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GrantIowa — FY2027 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants for Schools and Nonprofits ($50,000–$300,000 per Year; December 31)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingIndividual award $50,000–$300,000 per application per year; max $150,000 per program site per year; max three program sites. Intended five-year cycle, years 1-3 full and years 4-5 75% conditional on review and continuation. Not an aggregate state allocation.

DeadlineMANDATORY LOI: November 30, 2026. FULL APPLICATION: December 31, 2026. FY2027 program page does not state exact closing hours or time zones.

Required next actionComplete the mandatory Letter of Intent survey linked at https://educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/essa/guidance-allocations/learning-center-resources by November 30, 2026; then gain CASA application access and submit full application no later than December 31, 2026. Prepare fiscal agent/UEI, Form D1 budget, legal-status documentation, needs assessment, minimum five partner MOUs, sustainability and management plan, school coordination and assurances, required evaluation and communication plans, and other forms listed under FY27 RFA. Use the state webpage and current FY27 RFA rather than FY26 application instructions for controlling terms.

Current statusOPEN: Iowa FY2027 21st Century Community Learning Centers application resources announced November 2, 2026. Mandatory Letter of Intent due November 30, 2026; full application due December 31, 2026. Eligibility, site limits and required partnership documents are controlled by the FY2027 application package.Source verification2026-11-03Tracked applicant typesNonprofit Organization, School or School District

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Eligibility

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Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

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