666290 - FY27 RFP FWBPEFS2700 for Iowa Fatherhood Initiative
Funding Opportunity Details
Family Health
Final Application Deadline: Jul 10, 2026 4:00 PM
Status Posted
Posted Date May 1, 2026 8:42 AM
Award Amount RangeNot Applicable
Project Dates 10/01/2026 - 09/30/2029
Award Announcement Date 08/31/2026
Categorical Area
Recurring Opportunity No
Program Officer Kyle Welander
Phone (515) 369-2803 x
Description
It is the responsibility of the Applicant to review all Attachments listed below for additional details regarding this Funding Opportunity. The issuance of this Funding Opportunity in no way constitutes a commitment by Iowa HHS to award a contract. Excerpts from the Application:
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) # FWBPEFS27001 is to solicit applications that will enable the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (referred to as Agency) to select the most qualified applicant to provide comprehensive fatherhood services, including family economic advancement, parenting education, access and visitation supports, financial literacy, and employment readiness programming to strengthen families and promote self-sufficiency.
Schedule of Important Dates (All times and dates listed are local Iowa time.)
The following dates are set forth for informational purposes. The Agency reserves the right to change them.
EVENT
DATE
RFP Issued
05/01/26
Written Questions and Responses
1st Round of Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
05/15/26
05/22/26
Final Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
06/01/26
06/15/26
Applications Due
07/10/26 by 4:00 PM Local Iowa Time
Post Notice of Intent to Award
On or around 08/31/2026
| Description | File Name | Type | Size | Upload Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A- This RFP Iowa Fatherhood Initiative | A - This RFP Iowa Fatherhood Initiative.pdf | 414 KB | 04/28/2026 01:33 PM | |
| B- HHS Application Forms Instruction Guidance (IowaGrants) | B- HHS Application Forms Instruction Guidance IowaGrants.pdf | 2 MB | 04/28/2026 01:44 PM | |
| C- FY27 Iowa Fatherhood Initiative Draft Contract | C - FY27 Iowa Fatherhood Initiative DRAFT Contract.pdf | 354 KB | 04/28/2026 01:36 PM | |
| D - FY27 Iowa Fatherhood Initiative Draft Application Score Tool | D - FY27 Iowa Fatherhood Initiative Draft Application Score Tool.pdf | 332 KB | 04/28/2026 01:36 PM | |
| E - State of Iowa Behavioral Health (Iowa HHS) District Map | E - State of Iowa Behaviorial Health Iowa HHS District Map.pdf | 343 KB | 04/28/2026 01:37 PM | |
| F - Promoting Opportunities for Parents Program (POPP) | F - Promoting Opportunities for Parents Program POPP .pdf | 62 KB | 04/28/2026 01:38 PM | |
| G- IFI Evidence Based Curriculum Guidance | G - IFI Evidence Based Curriculum Guidance.pdf | 97 KB | 04/28/2026 01:38 PM |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| A. IowaGrants Registration and Login Instructions | https://dom.iowa.gov/state-government/grant-management |
| B. General Terms and Contingent Terms | http://hhs.iowa.gov/contract-terms |
| C. Child Care Resource & Referral - Iowa CCR&R | https://iowaccrr.org/ |