• Apply: Childcare Stability Support

For current ExCel Learning Center families experiencing a CCA lapse, change in benefits, increased copay, temporary childcare affordability challenge.

• Apply: Educator Mini-Grant

For Iowa Educators and child-serving organizations seeking support for classroom resources, educational programming, enrichment activities, literacy materials, learning tools, or other student-centered needs.

Supporting Early Learning AccessWith support from the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, Funding support has helped The ExCel Foundation expand access to high-quality educational materials and classroom resources, strengthening learning environments for children and the educators who serve them.

Supporting Educators & Workforce DevelopmentWith support from ACT, The ExCel Foundation has provided high-quality classroom materials while supporting educators with classroom instructin, CDA preparation and Iowa’s IQ4K quality-improvement process. Funding has also helped restock resources for incoming Kirkwood Community College practicum students, strengthening early childhood workforce development.