642081 - Iowa Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement Stipend Program

The Iowa Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement Stipend Program provides a one‑time stipend of up to $2,000 to eligible Iowa educators who have earned the state‑approved Dyslexia Specialist endorsement and meet specific employment criteria. Applicants must submit a supervisor‑signed acknowledgment, a completed W‑9, and meet all eligibility requirements by the deadline. This is a recurring, non‑competitive grant administered by the Iowa Department of Education. • Eligible participants are Iowa‑licensed educators with a valid Dyslexia Specialist endorsement who have not previously received the stipend. • The stipend amount is $2,000 (or a prorated amount if funds are insufficient). • Applicants must provide a supervisor‑signed verification letter, a completed IRS W‑9, and meet the June 30, 2026 application deadline. • The program is funded annually by the Iowa Legislature and may be prorated based on application volume. • No procurement or contract work is involved; the award is a direct cash stipend to the individual educator.