The Rural Child Care Market Study Grant program seeks to support the use of data and analysis by rural communities to determine the specific needs and solutions for child care in their area.
Donor Name: Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State: Iowa
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
Child care is a challenge across rural communities in Iowa and across the nation. Determining a solution involves more than just the physical construction of a new facility. Many factors need to be carefully analyzed to first determine the market feasibility for development of a child care center, expansion of an existing one, or support for in-home providers.
The Rural Child Care Market Study Grant program aims to support the use of data and analysis by rural communities to determine specific needs and solutions. Through greater understanding of geographic market, demographics, competition, and other factors, communities can be armed with the information needed to make proactive steps towards addressing child care challenges. Funding from the program will empower communities to partner with a third party to assess the current child care market environment and develop strategies.
Funding Information
Grant Recipients will be awarded $10,000. Grantees will receive one market study and one set of goals, regardless of the geographic area.
Who Qualifies?
The following entities are eligible to apply:
Federally tax-exempt nonprofit agencies and foundations The study must take place in and benefit a community in Iowa with a population of 20,000 or fewer and not contiguous to a city with a population of 40,000 or greater. If a county-wide application, must be within one of the 88 least-populous counties in Iowa. Any eligible applicant may submit an application that includes one or more partners and may apply on behalf of multiple cities or an entire county if the county is one of the 88 least-populous counties in Iowa.
For more information, visit Rural Child Care Market Study Grant.