673497 - Iowa Early Head Start State Grant FY27

Iowa’s Early Head Start State Grant FY27 is a renewal funding opportunity aimed at existing Early Head Start program recipients to strengthen infant‑toddler service capacity, promote partnership between child‑care and Head Start providers, and support staff coaching, data collection, and community collaboration for one fiscal year (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027). • Reinforces compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards through collaborative partnerships. • Provides funding for dedicated full‑time staff, training, coaching, and data systems to improve service quality and QRIS‑IQ4K ratings. • Requires quarterly reporting, quarterly meetings with the State Collaboration Office, and adherence to state appropriation cycles.