Iowa Womens Foundation
Are you a child care provider in Iowa facing funding challenges? The Iowa Womens Foundation offers grants that specifically target child care access and workforce development for women and families. If you are looking to improve services, expand your center, or support working parents, this is a must-see opportunity.
What is the Iowa Womens Foundation Grant?
The Iowa Womens Foundation (IWF) provides #CoreGrants and #ChildCare_Solutions_Fund grants to nonprofits that help break down barriers to economic self-sufficiency for women. Child care is one of the primary focus areas of the Iowa Womens Foundation, making their grants a perfect fit for early childhood programs.
Grant funds can be used for:
- Expanding or maintaining child care capacity
- Offering extended or nontraditional hours
- Covering equipment and materials
- Supporting workforce recruitment and retention
Programs that help women stay in the workforce by solving child care challenges are highly encouraged to apply.
Who is Eligible for This Child Care Grant?
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) or have a fiscal sponsor
- Operate in the state of Iowa
- Have a project or program aligned with the Iowa Womens Foundation mission to support women and families
Both rural and urban providers are encouraged to apply, including child care centers, family care homes, and nonprofit initiatives focused on working mothers.
How to Apply
IWF offers two major grant programs:
- Core Grants – Annual funding cycle for programs aligned with womens economic self-sufficiency
- Child Care Solutions Fund – Designed specifically to address the child care crisis in Iowa
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Proposals must include a detailed description, expected outcomes, and a budget. Be sure to highlight how your program supports womens success through improved child care.
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With support from the Iowa Womens Foundation, your program can be part of a larger solution. Apply today and help families thrive through accessible, reliable early childhood education.
To make use of this grant please read the description above and use URLs in description to apply.
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