Programs for At-Risk Early Elementary Students (Iowa)

 
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    CFDA#

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    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    Iowa Department of Education

    Summary

    The Iowa Programs for At-Risk Early Elementary Students is a grant made available to eligible Iowa public elementary schools in a year in which the Iowa legislature appropriates funds. The grant provides funds to assist schools in addressing the needs of kindergarten through third grade students who are at-risk of educational failure. Funds can be used to support K-3 at-risk elementary students in the areas of academic (cognitive), social, physical, or emotional development.


    Funds are awarded to elementary schools with a high percentage of low-income families in grades K-3 as reported on the previous year's fall certified enrollment report (SRI). Elementary schools notified by the Iowa Department of Education are eligible to participate.


    Funds can be used to pay for expenditures designed to improve academic achievement and to provide activities and materials designed to encourage children's self-esteem, provide role modeling and mentoring techniques in social competence and social skills, and discourage inappropriate drug use”. Funds must be used to supplement, not supplant, funds that would otherwise be used for the activities supported by the program. 


    Funds are awarded to buildings for a 3-year cycle, with annual renewal for the next two consecutive years contingent upon legislative appropriation and the grantee meeting the minimum requirements as set forth in administrative rule. Grantees will submit an initial report (including budget) and semi-annual progress reports for each of the three years of the grant cycle.

     

    History of Funding

    Past award winners can be viewed at https://educateiowa.gov/pk-12/learner-supports/programs-risk-early-elementary-students.

    Additional Information

    Project Design Considerations:

    • Design - When you accept a grant award you accept responsibilities involving the management and administration of programmatic, financial, and reporting aspects of the grant project. A well-developed project plan will help ensure the success of the grant project and represents a valid commitment by you to use public resources appropriately.
    • Evaluation - Project evaluation is an important component of your approved project. Not only does the evaluation help determine whether the project is meeting its objectives, but the data gathered in the evaluation process may be important to others who will want to study the project or replicate it. Progress reports will be submitted to the Department semi-annually.
    • Budget - Grant expenditures must integrate with and support the school's project and have a direct impact on student learning. The school's Grant Manager, in coordination with the district business office, is responsible for monitoring all project expenditures to ensure that funds are expended in accordance with the approved budget and the grant project timeline. The expectation is that 100% of grant funds will be used by the end of the grant period.

    Detailed information for each project design consideration can be found in the application guidance.


    ?Grant funds may not be used for facility construction, remodeling, or renovation; upgrades to or maintenance of buildings; incidental or non-instructional supplies or materials; computer hardware or software for staff; technology infrastructure; technology set-up fees; gifts or monetary awards of any kind; stipends to students or parents/guardians for attendance at grant related activities; the cost of office furniture; salaries and employee benefits for any staff that do not directly support grant activities as described in the school's approved plan; professional dues, memberships, or contributions; legal or audit expenses; instructional or other services the district is otherwise required to provide; indirect costs; or any other costs not directly related to project activities, functions, or anticipated outcomes.

    Contacts

    Leigh Bellville

    Leigh Bellville
    400 E 14th St
    Des Moines, IA 50319
    (515) 689-3717
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are Iowa public elementary schools. Only schools notified by the Iowa Department of Education are eligible to apply.

    Deadline Details

    Award Acceptance Forms were to be submitted by August 22, 2022. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Grant awards average approximately $70,000 per elementary school building. Maximum award is $150,000. The number of grants to be awarded will be determined by the Iowa Department of Education based on the quality of the project proposal received, the established need, and the availability of funds.

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