DHLW+M Early Childhood Area
Every child beginning at birth will be safe, healthy, and successful.
PO Box 882
Washington IA 52353
319-461-1369
Other Funding Options for Community Partners
The DHLW+M Early Childhood Area Board generally accepts applications in April with funding contracts to begin in July. Applications may include both Request For Renewal (RFR) from current contractors and/or Request For Proposals for new projects. Policy 4.9 Special Request for Funding-Extended Services and policy 4.9a Special Request for Funding-One Time Purchase or Single Activity provide guidance and instructions to individuals and organizations seeking funding outside of the regular funding cycle. Please contact Tasha Beghtol for more information. 319-461-1369 or tbeghtol@dhlw.org
Request For Proposal
The DHLW+M Early Childhood Area Board is currently seeking request for proposals to select the most qualified applicant to coordinate and implement a Preschool Tuition Scholarship program serving families with young children in Des Moines, Henry, Louisa, and Washington counties.
Maximum contract amount: $50,000
Contract period: September 2025 - June 2026
Application Due Date: August 4th 2025 by 4:00pm
Application Materials
Attachments
A: Tool O: ECI Statewide Performance Measures, pages 9-11 (scholarships)
B: Preschool Tuition Scholarship Program Criteria: DHLW+M Policy 4.10
C: Scoring Rubric
D: Trend data for tuition scholarships
E: Scholarship RFP Application FY26
F: Scholarship RFP Budget FY26
Preschool Scholarships
The DHLW+M Early Childhood Area Board funds preschool scholarships for children ages 3-5yrs and attending preschool programs meeting quality criteria. For scholarship information in Muscatine County contact Yesenia Cruz at yesenia@unitedwaymuscatine.org or call 563-265-1659
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