Grant Opportunities
REQUEST FOR FUNDS
The North Iowa Children's Alliance Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to support service expansion in Cerro Gordo, Hancock and Worth Counties, Iowa. The intent of this grant is to provide financial support to programs that serve families with children ages prenatal through five, where a gap in services exists within the community. Funded services must be designed to address unmet needs and improve outcomes for young children and their families. This is a competitive process. Submitting a request does not guarantee funding.
Timeline
- FY27 Opportunity released * April 17th, 2026
- Applications due by 4pm * May 4th, 2026
- Anticipated date for award decisions * May 20th, 2026
- Estimated Contract Period: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
Please refer to the How to Apply for Grants Tab to access required attachments and additional resources.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Eligibility Requirements:
- Target Audience: Families with children from birth to age five who reside in Cerro Gordo, Hancock and Worth County, Iowa.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Eligibility is generally based on residency, child's age, and family needs, with priority often given to families experiencing risk factors such as low income, limited access to resources, or developmental concerns. Specific eligibility requirements may vary by service.
Grant Procedure:
- Interested programs must submit the survey by the timeline listed above. Late applications will not be considered.
- Applicant agencies must submit a separate proposal for each program and may not submit a single application for multiple programs. A program that serves all three counties may submit a single application.
- Requests will be reviewed by the North Iowa Children's Alliance Early Childhood Area Board for review and determination of award.
- Applicants will be notified of the decision by May 20, 2026.
- Applicants should know and understand performance measures outlined in the selected Service Type in Tool O, which can be found here: https://hhs.iowa.gov/media/18380/download?inline
- Incomplete applications may be negatively impacted.
To Submit a Request:
- Review the RFP FY27 instructions before submitting a request.
- Access the RFP via the blue Apply for Grants tab above. Family Support Programs must submit two RFPs.
- Complete the Project Budget Form B by May 4th, 2026.
- Submit the Conflict of Interest Form by May 4th, 2026.
- Submit a certificate of insurance by May 4th, 2026.
- All documents and attachments are required to be in a TYPED format.
Resources:
- Applicant resources can be found at the How to Apply for Grants Tab.
Point of Contact
The sole point of contact regarding this RFP shall be:
Lacey Waller
Director, North Iowa Children's Alliance
Email: nichildrensalliance@gmail.com
