Welcome to the Iowa Afterschool Alliance (IAA) website! The IAA is a statewide coalition of networks and interest groups who support, advocate, train, and work to advance afterschool and out-of-school time experiences which are meaningful and beneficial for children, youth, families, and communities.

The Before and After School Grants RFP for 2008 – 2009 has been released by the Iowa Department of Education.
Please use this link to access the RFP: http://www.iowa.gov/educate/content/view/1482/1643/.

July marks the statewide release of Iowa’s Blueprint for Afterschool! Iowa’s Blueprint for Afterschool:Five Strategies for Ensuring Access to Affordable High-Quality Afterschool in Iowa for Children and Youth Ages 5 - 17 is intended to start conversations, raise awareness and provide a plan for next steps for afterschool around the state. The Blueprint outlines five major strategies for ensuring that all children and youth have access to high quality afterschool programs in their communities.

Click here for Iowa's Blueprint for Afterschool.

With the release of Iowa’s Blueprint for Afterschool, the Iowa Afterschool Alliance is unveiling a new look.  Included as part of our new look is an updated logo (see below). The IAA appreciates your patience while we make our transition.