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    • How to Apply for Grants

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Preschool Scholarships
  • Grant Opportunities
  • About Our board
  • Meetings
  • How to Apply for Grants

What are Preschool Scholarships

     As part of Early Childhood Iowa’s mission to ensure that children entering Kindergarten are school-ready, our area offers Preschool Scholarships to eligible families in Cerro Gordo, Hancock and Worth Counties. These scholarships are available to families with children ages 3-5.  


      Preschool Scholarships are monetary scholarships that provide financial assistance to families that qualify through a simple application process. Preschool assistance is available for up to $165 for 0% to 100% of poverty and $145 for 100% to 200% of poverty per month per child attending preschool. 


Families are responsible for any monthly preschool cost exceeding the $165/$145 per month.  Payment will be made directly to your preschool provider. You are responsible for any remaining amount due.  A licensed preschool provider must be used to be eligible for the scholarship.  The preschool provider must have a Level 3 rating or high on the Quality Rating System or working towards/achieved IQ4k Level 1.


    Please note that you must meet this criterion to be eligible for Preschool assistance:  

  • Be a resident of Cerro Gordo, Hancock or Worth Counties
  • Not be receiving preschool assistance from any other source
  • Have income level below 200% of poverty (see chart below)
  • use a licensed or registered preschool
  • Be paying preschool cost separate from childcare (childcare including preschool is not eligible)





Want to apply?

Please click here to download the FY23 school year application.

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