Shared Visions Preschool Program Grant

Shared Visions Preschool Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Iowa Department of Education
Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Summary

Overview

Overview and General Information In 1988, the Iowa Legislature established Iowa Code 256A creating the Child Development Coordinating Council (CDCC) and funding the Shared Visions Preschool Programs. The mission of the CDCC is to advocate for Iowa’s children and families and support comprehensive programs for children meeting risk factors and their families. The CDCC advises the Iowa Department of Education (Department) regarding the administration and implementation of state funded at-risk programs for children ages birth to five. The Department administers the Shared Visions Preschool Program which provides comprehensive quality preschool program experiences for children meeting identified risk factors who are ages three to five years. The Department is issuing a competitive application to fund Shared Visions Preschool Programs. The purpose is to solicit applications that will enable the CDCC to select grantees who will provide a Shared Visions Preschool Program created in accordance with Iowa Code section 256A, Iowa Code section 279.51, and the rules in 281—Iowa Administrative Code 64. Shared Visions Programs Iowa’s Shared Visions Programs are state-funded early childhood initiatives that support the healthy development and early learning success of young children across the state. Through high-quality preschool and parent support services, these programs help build strong foundations for learning, strengthen families and ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Parent Support Programs offer educational support to families of children from birth through age five who are considered at risk, with a focus on those serving children from birth to age three.Preschool Programs exist in 29 Iowa counties, providing high-quality early learning experiences for at-risk children ages three to five. Together, these programs represent a vital investment in the future of Iowa’s youngest learners.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Services must be classroom-based. Applications may be inclusive of multiple classrooms across various locations within the applicant organization. Grant funds may only be used to support locations and classrooms identified in the awarded application. If a location or classroom change would be desired after funding is awarded, the Department would consider the request and administer a process of renegotiation with an awarded applicant.