The Rural Child Care Market Study Grant program seeks to support the use of data and analysis by rural communities to determine the specific needs and solutions for child care in their area.
Donor Name: Iowa Economic Development Authority
State: Iowa
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Grant Duration: 21 months
Details:
Child care is a challenge across rural communities in Iowa and across the nation. However, the solutions are often more complicated than the construction of a new facility. Many factors need to be carefully analyzed to first determine the market feasibility for development of a child care center, expansion of an existing one or support for in-home providers. Through greater understanding of their geographic market, demographics, competition and other factors, communities can be armed with the information needed to take proactive steps towards addressing child care challenges. Funding from the program will empower communities to assess their current child care market environment and develop strategies.
Funding Information
- Grant Recipients will be awarded $10,000.
- All project activities and incurred expenses must occur within the eligible contracted funding period of October 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024
Eligibility Criteria
The following entities are eligible to apply:
- City and county governments or federally recognized tribal governments physically located in Iowa;
- Federally designated nonprofit agencies and foundations;
- Public and private schools that serve grades pre-K through 12 and are physically located in Iowa; and
- Higher education institutions located in Iowa.
For more information, visit IEDA.
