Programs for At-Risk Early Elementary Students Grant

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Due Date& Application Information
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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 at-risk elementary students in Grades K-3 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 receive funding.

Funds are awarded on a three-year cycle with annual renewal contingent upon the grantee meeting the requirements outlined in Iowa administrative rules.

Funds received under this program must be used to supplement, not supplant, funds that would otherwise be used for the activities supported by the program.

Due Date& Application Information

Complete the “At-Risk Grant” application for the 2026–27 school year in CASA by Sept 30, 2026.
Submit the End-of-Year Progress Report and final claim in CASA by July 10, 2027.

Grant Application and Implementation Guidance (4.59 MB) .pdf