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Board to form committee to award state Quality Improvement Grants after March 25

Clinton/Jackson Early Childhood Iowa Board · February 23, 2026
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Summary

State Early Childhood Iowa Quality Improvement Grant materials were presented to the Clinton/Jackson ECI board; CCR&R will distribute applications and a review committee (Nin Flagel and Charlie Minnick) will meet after March 25 to award grants.

The board reviewed Quality Improvement Grant materials developed by the State Early Childhood Iowa program, including the announcement letter, application form, and list of allowable expenditures. Mary Kay Wirth said CCR&R will distribute the materials to licensed and registered child care programs and Department of Education preschools in the counties.

A local review committee will meet after March 25 to award grants. Board members Nin Flagel and Charlie Minnick agreed to serve on that committee; other board members may join. The discussion focused on outreach to eligible providers and the committee's role in ensuring applications meet the state's allowable expenditures.