Shared Visions Programs
Forecasted
The Shared Visions Programs by the Iowa Department of Education fund evidence-based preschool and parent support services to boost early childhood development for at-risk children in Iowa.
Funder: Iowa Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 | May 2031
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from ~$60,000 to over $900,000 annually per grantee; grants are renewable for up to 5 years, subject to annual appropriations.
Summary: State-funded grants supporting high-quality preschool and parent support services for at-risk children (birth–5) and their families in Iowa.
Key Information: Forecasted grant—dates and funding subject to legislative appropriation and program renewal.
Description
The Shared Visions Programs, administered by the Iowa Department of Education, provide state-funded grants to support early childhood initiatives for at-risk children from birth through age five across Iowa. The program encompasses two primary strands: high-quality preschool education for at-risk three- to five-year-olds, and parent support services for families with children birth to five, with an emphasis on birth to three. The overarching goal is to foster healthy development, strengthen family engagement, and ensure equitable early learning opportunities for Iowa’s most vulnerable young children.
