Governor Reynolds has just announced the Child Care Business Incentive Grant program, a new $25 million grant aimed at creating new child care opportunities with the help of businesses all across Iowa.

Grant funding will support local infrastructure investments by employers to build or expand child care capacity, construct on-site child care centers, and create partnerships between businesses and local centers.

Learn More About the Child Care Business Incentive Grant

Grant applications will open on June 17. To prepare, Future Ready Iowa will be hosting webinars in the coming weeks to guide interested employers through the application process. Make sure to RSVP today!

May 25, 2022 - Introduction to Child Care Business Incentive Grant 
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Representatives from Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Human Services will provide a comprehensive overview of the new grant opportunity and answer any questions from interested applicants.

June 22, 2022 - IowaGrant.gov - Application Guidance
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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This webinar will help provide guidance on how to submit an application through IowaGrants.gov. If you are new to using IowaGrants.gov or would like a refresher, then this webinar is for you!