FY27 Shared Visions Parent Support Program
Education
Who can apply
guidelines for free and reduced price meals under the child nutrition program (eligibility: 281—Iowa Administrative Code 64.22). Enroll parents of children aged birth through five years who are at risk based on one or more of the secondary eligibility categories (secondary eligibility: 281—Iowa Administrative Code 64.23). Provide comprehensive services through home visitation, group-based parent education or a combination of the two approaches as described in the awarded application. Immediately inform the Department of any budget revisions to allow for negotiation (281—Iowa Administrative Code 64.11). Provide an annual in-kind match of at least 20% of the total grant award. Complete a mid-year budget report and year-end report in a format determined by the Department (281—Iowa Administrative Code 64.26). Complete annual renewal applications for continued funding for up to five years (last year being FY31), contingent on annual legislative appropriations. Collect and report program, child and family data in a manner to be determined by the Department Maintain records to include, but not limited to (281—Iowa Administrative Code 64.26): Demographic information on parents and children served Qualifying criteria for those parents receiving educational support services Documentation of the number of contact hours in either individual or group sessions with parents Documentation of the type of educational support services provided to parents Indication of where the services were provided, i.e., home, school or community facility Evaluation of how each project goal and objective was met, on what timeline, and with what success rate Record of expenditures and an annual audit Other information specified by the council necessary to the overall evaluation. Procedures Used to Determine Approval Applications will be reviewed for eligibility. All those submitted by an eligible applicant will be reviewed and scored by trained persons with expertise in early childhood and knowledge of educational support programs. The scoring rubric to be used can be found in IowaGrants in the
About this opportunity
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FY27 Shared Visions Parent Support Program Application Renewal option up to five years contingent upon annual legislative appropriations. Availability of Funds: Grant awards are contingent on the 2026 legislative appropriation. Additional application requirements may be added if legislatively mandated. Applicants will be notified of any changes to the application. APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 26, 2026 by 4:30 PM 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 Parent Support Program. The mission of the CDCC is to advocate for Iowa’s children and families and support comprehensive programs for families with children meeting risk facto...