Infant, toddlers & families (part C)

The Department of Education Iowa received a $4.6M formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families program (CFDA 84.181), effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This award supports the establishment and maintenance of a statewide, comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary early intervention system serving infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth to age three) and their families across Iowa.

The grant funds early intervention services including developmental screenings, individualized assessments, individualized family service plans (IFSPs), specialized instruction, therapies, assistive technology, and family support services designed to enhance child development and mitigate potential disability impacts. As the state lead agency, the Department of Education Iowa administers the program and distributes funding to local educational agencies, health departments, universities, and community organizations that directly deliver services to eligible families. The award represents Iowa's allocation under the formula grant structure established under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C.