Sioux Central Receives Grant

The Iowa Department of Education has announced that 25 school districts, including 1 locally, received a total of $424,400 in competitive grants to support transportation and basic needs of students and families experiencing homelessness. The Resource Hub and Transportation Grants for Students Experiencing Homelessness will help Iowa school districts address barriers that may prevent students from getting to and attending school by connecting them to critical resources. $7,000 hasd been awarded to Sioux Central Community School District, serving Linn Grove, Peterson, Rembrandt, Sioux Rapids and Webb.
Fund uses include personal hygiene supplies, clothing, food, emergency supplies, access to washer and dryers, portable shower units and materials needed to create sustainable food pantries and clothing closets. A
ny district serving students experiencing homelessness last year was eligible to apply for up to $10,000 to purchase wellness items for a resource hub located in a school building.
Funds for the Resource Hub and Transportation Grants for Students Experiencing Homelessness are provided through the Iowa Department of Education’s portion of state set-aside funds through the
American Rescue Plan – Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY)
to support the specific needs of homeless children and youth in attending school and fully participating in school activities.