Programs for At-Risk Early Elementary Students Grant
The Iowa Department of Education's Programs for At-Risk Early Elementary Students Grant funds research-based interventions to boost academic and social outcomes for K-3 students facing early challenges.
Funder: Iowa Department of Education
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (application deadline for 2026–27 school year)
Funding Amounts: Awarded to eligible K-3 Iowa public elementary schools for a 3-year cycle; annual allocations based on legislative appropriation and building need.
Summary: Supports Iowa public elementary schools in serving at-risk K-3 students through supplemental academic, social, and emotional interventions.
Key Information: Funds must supplement, not supplant, existing resources; eligibility is limited to schools notified by the Department.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Iowa Department of Education, provides targeted support to Iowa public elementary schools with a high percentage of at-risk students in kindergarten through third grade. The funding is intended to help schools implement strategies and interventions that enhance academic achievement, social competence, physical and emotional development, and discourage inappropriate behaviors (such as drug use) among young learners. The grant is awarded for a three-year cycle, with annual renewals contingent on legislative appropriations and compliance with program requirements.
