Rural Communities

Bridging the capital and capacity gap for early childhood education in rural communities.

Across the nation, rural communities face critical shortages of early childhood education (ECE) capacity, but these needs often reach beyond the limits of traditional financing. IFF steps in as a vital intermediary for impact capital and capacity-building programs for these communities. We bridge access gaps by combining flexible loans and financial structures with expert facilities development and data-driven strategy. We don’t just help build classrooms, we help build long-term solutions that allow children, families, and communities to thrive. Scroll down to see examples of our work with rural partners.

Rural Indiana

Appleseed Childhood Education and Franciscan Health Partner

Through a partnership between a nonprofit and a health system a rural community in Indiana is addressing two needs simultaneously by increasing access to quality early childhood education.

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Kids Win Missouri

Child Care & Early Education Community Planning Project

A coalition of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the well-being of Missouri children, Kids Win Missouri is partnering with 11 communities across the state to support the development of locally focused community plans designed to chart a path toward a child care and early education system that better meets each community’s needs.

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Caring for MI Future

$59 Million Investment Brings New Opportunities to Rural Michigan

On behalf of the State of Michigan, IFF administered the Caring for MI Future: Facilities Improvement Fund grant program to new and expanding child care providers across the state of Michigan in order to renovate, repair, and upgrade child care facilities to provide more quality care so more families have access to the child care they deserve.

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