Iowa’s Therapeutic Classroom Grant is Now Open

This one-time competitive grant is offered to public school districts in Iowa and is part of requirements set in place by Iowa Code 256.25. The grant supports public school districts to establish therapeutic classrooms for learners whose emotional, social, or behavioral needs interfere with their ability to be successful in their current educational environment. Districts applying for the grant may seek funds to establish new classrooms and/or install critical components into current classroom/programs that they are developing into therapeutic classrooms. Listen to a webinar providing details about the grant and learn more on the Therapeutic Classroom Grant Webpage. Timeline: March 12: Grant applicant questions due March 19: FAQ released for grant application questions April 30: Applications due May 31: Awards announced No later than Aug. 1: Funds distributed For questions contact Barb Anderson at barb.anderson@iowa.gov or (515) 664-6732 or Kathy Bertsch at kathy.bertsch@iowa.gov or (515) 419-2444.