FY23 Shared Visions Preschool Renewal Application

Funding Opportunity Details For Additional Information and to Apply - Login | Register to iowagrants.gov -458637-FY23 Shared Visions Preschool Renewal Application Early Childhood At-Risk Application Deadline: 06/30/2022 11:59 PM Award Amount Range:Not ApplicableProject Start Date:07/01/2022Project End Date:06/30/2023Award Announcement Date:Eligible Applicant:FY22 Shared Visions Preschool Grant Awardees Program Officer:Amy StegemanPhone:515-725-2273 xEmail:amy.stegeman@iowa.govCategorical Area:Early Childhood Services & Supports Description IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Shared Visions Preschool: Child Development Programs for Preschool Children At-Risk and Their Families RENEWAL APPLICATION 2022-2023 (Renewal option up to five years contingent upon annual legislative appropriations) Availability of Funds: Grant application awards are contingent on the 2022 legislative appropriation. Additional application requirements may be

added if legislatively mandated. Applicants will be notified of any changes to the application. APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 17, 2022 by 11:59 PM Contact: Amy Stegeman, Consultant Iowa Department of Education Grimes State Office Building 400 East 14th Street Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Amy.Stegeman@iowa.gov OVERVIEW and GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction In 1988, the Iowa Legislature established Iowa Code 256A creating the Child Development Coordinating Council (CDCC) and funding the Shared Visions Preschool Programs. The mission of the CDCC is to advocate for Iowa’s children and families and support model comprehensive child development programs for children at-risk and their families. The CDCC advises the Iowa Department of Education (Department) regarding the administration and implementation of state funded at-risk programs for children ages birth to five. The Department administers the Shared Visions Preschool Program which provides comprehensive quality preschool program experiences for children meeting identified risk factors who are ages three to five years. The Department is issuing a renewal application to fund Shared Visions Preschool Programs. The purpose is to collect applications that will continue the services as awarded in FY21 while providing a Shared Visions Preschool Program created in accordance with Iowa Code section 256A, Iowa Code section 279.51, and the rules in 281--Iowa Administrative Code 64. Eligible Applicants Any public school, non-profit licensed child care center, Head Start agency, community action agency, or other public, non-profit agency which received a FY21 Shared Visions Preschool Program grant award may apply. It is required that applicants meet program requirements as outlined in Iowa Code section 256A, Iowa code section 279.51, and 281— Iowa Administrative Code 64. Eligible applicants may provide services to children ages three to five years in Iowa and must be able to meet primary and secondary enrollment requirements as defined in 281-Iowa Administrative Code 64. Application and Grant Information All required components of the application must be completed following the stated instructions and submitted in a timely manner. Funding and final award amounts for FY23 are contingent on the 2022 legislative appropriation. Services must be classroom-based, and applications are site specific. The Department would need to administer a process of renegotiation with an awarded applicant if a location change would be requested after funding is awarded. Annual reporting is required and will include a mid-year budget report, year-end report, and renewal application. Other information needed to determine how well the goals and objectives of the grant are being met may also be requested per 281-Iowa Administrative Code 64.17. Program Period Grants will be awarded for one year with a renewal option for up to five years provided grantees meet program requirements. All funding is contingent on annual legislative appropriations. The funding period for FY23 (Year Three) is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Renewal years include: Year Four - FY24: July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 Year Five - FY25: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 Services to be Delivered and Performance Criteria Awarded applicants are expected to: Follow program requirements as outlined in281--Iowa Administrative Code 64, Iowa Code section 256A , and Iowa Code section 279.51. Enroll no fewer than 80% of age-eligible children who are from families at or below 130% of the federal poverty guideline (primary eligibility:281-Iowa Administrative Code 64.7) Enroll no more than 20% of age-eligible children based on other at-risk factors (secondary eligibility:281-Iowa Administrative Code 64.8) Meet the program standards and accreditation criteria of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards, orHead Start Program Performance Standards Maintain the program standards identified in the awarded application throughout the 5-year grant cycle (unforeseen circumstances resulting in a request to change program standards will be considered at the discretion of the Council) Provide comprehensive services in a classroom-based setting Maintain a classroom ratio of 1 adult for every 8 children Maintain an agreement with Teaching Strategies, LLC under the Iowa GOLDState Service Umbrella Agreement and complete three state-determined checkpoints with all enrolled children (CDCC Policy Regarding Child Assessment and Student Identifier Numbers; See attachments section) Provide requested information to allow the Department to create unique student ID numbers Provide an annual in-kind match of at least 20% of the total grant award Immediately inform the Department of any budget revisions to allow for negotiation (281-Iowa Administrative Code 64.18) Complete a mid-year budget report and year-end report in a format determined by the Department (281-Iowa Administrative code 64.15) Complete annual renewal applications for continued funding for up to five years (last year being FY25), contingent on annual legislative appropriations Maintain records to include, but not limited to: (281- Iowa Administrative Code 64.15) information on children and families served direct services provided to children, record of expenditures, other appropriate information specified by the council necessary for overall evaluation. Procedures Used to Determine Approval Applications will be reviewed to ensure program requirements and services will be maintained as described in the FY21 awarded application. Any necessary changes to program design or the service plan must be submitted within the renewal application for review and consideration for approval. All applicants will receive notification of funding status no later than 45 days following the due date for the renewal application. All award amounts will be confirmed within 45 days of the annual state appropriation being finalized. Budget negotiation may be necessary to accommodate the obligation of all funds. Awards will be finalized for each successful applicant within the Iowa Grants System. Assurances shall be signed by an official with authority to bind the applicant and shall be submitted to the Department through the online application system, IowaGrants.gov, prior to the award of any funds under this program. All grant awards are contingent upon the 2022 legislative appropriation and legislative sessions each succeeding year through FY 2025. Submission of Application The Department must receive the application by 11:59 PM Friday, June 17, 2022 through the online grant application system, IowaGrants.gov. This is a mandatory requirement and will not be subject to waiver as a minor deficiency. Please adhere to all requirements and instructions within each form of the application within IowaGrants.gov. Any information submitted separately from the application will not be considered in the renewal process. Requests for Reconsideration and Contract Termination Information on requests for reconsideration and contract termination may be found in281--Iowa Administrative Code 64. Attachments Click on the File Name to open attachment DescriptionFile NameFile SizeIowa Code - Chapter 256A govern the Shared Visions Preschool Programs.256a.pdf - Updated 2021.pdf57 KBBudget Guidance - This document should be used to guide development of a grant budget.Budget Guidance.pdf99 KBCDCC Policy Regarding Child Assessment and Student Identifier NumbersCDCC Policy Regarding Child Assessment and Student Identifier Numbers.pdf120 KB281-Iowa Administrative Code 64 governs the Shared Visions Preschool Program.Chapter 64 - 281.64 Revised 2018.pdf126 KBThis document is a placeholder for FY23 grant awards. Final grant awards will be provided upon the state appropriation being finalized.FY23 Shared Visions Preschool.Placeholder for Grant Awards.docx.pdf50 KB2022 Income Eligibility Guidelines - These need to be used by programs to assist with enrolling children whose families meet primary eligibility of the Shared Visions Preschool Program.Shared Visions Preschool Income Eligibility Guidelines 2022.pdf134 KBThis document is referenced in the Staff Certification/Development Plan form of the application. It should be used by applicants when determining whether staff qualifications align with the selected program standards.Staff Qualifications by Program Standards.pdf157 KB Website Links Click on the URL to go to website URLDescriptionhttp://www.educateiowa.gov/pk-12/early-childhood/shared-visions-preschool-programDepartment of Education - The Shared Visions Preschool Program web page offers more information about the grant and program requirements.https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/policy/45-cfr-chap-xiiiHSPPS - This link provides access to the Head Start Program Performance Standards.https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/IQPPSandCriteria2017withformnumbering.pdfIQPPS - This link provides access to the Iowa Quality Preschool Program Standards.https://www.naeyc.org/accreditation/early-learning/toolsNAEYC - This link provides access to the NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation Standards and Assessment Items.http://teachingstrategies.com/Teaching Strategies, Inc. - All awarded grantees are expected to maintain an agreement with Teaching Strategies, Inc. under the GOLD State Service Umbrella Agreement and complete three state-determined checkpoints with all enrolled children.https://earlychildhood.iowa.gov/This link provides access to the Early Childhood Iowa webpage.https://educateiowa.gov/documents/early-childhood-standards/2019/01/iowa-early-learning-standards-3rd-editionThis link will provide the Iowa Early Learning Standards.