INDIVIDUAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM | IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Provides limited financial assistance in the event of a Governor Disaster Declaration for eligible households that have disaster-related needs and are unable to meet such needs through other means. The program awards reimbursement grants to a maximum per household grant of $5,000. Household income must be at 200% of federal poverty level or a maximum annual income of $41,560 for a family of three. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and for the expense of temporary housing. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Must live in Governor Disaster Declaration area.
- Must be a legal resident of the United States and 18 + years old.
- Income guidelines for families, income must be at or below 200% of federal poverty level.
- Individuals residing in the household must be able to verify occupancy.
- Application must be sent in within 45 days of declaration to your local Community Action Association.
TO APPLY - There are 2 different ways to apply:
1. Print off an application, fill it out, then take it to your local Community Action Partnership.
2. Go to your local Community Action Partnership and they can help you apply.
COUNTIES ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE:
The Governor has issued a disaster proclamation for the following counties in Iowa:
- Buena Vista County is now eligible for the Individual Disaster Assistance Grant and Disaster Case Management through the local community action agency in response to the Avian Influenza outbreak. Deadline to apply for the grant is March 15, 2025 (45 days from proclamation).
- Sac County is now eligible for the Individual Disaster Assistance Grant and Disaster Case Management through the local community action agency in response to the Avian Influenza outbreak. Deadline to apply for the grant is March 21, 2025 (45 days from proclamation).
**If FEMA has declared the county as a National Disaster, clients should apply with FEMA first 1-800-621-3362 for Allamakee, Cass, Des Moines, Fayette, Henry, and Lee counties
Categories
Physical Address
7900 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 4 pm; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm;
Voice
Application process
Call, visit website or apply at your local Community Action Agency, once the application is filled out it must be turned into your local Community Action Agency
Fee
None
Required documents
Application must be received within 45 days of declaration, proof of residence, photo ID, SS Cards or ID for all household members, original receipts
Eligibility
Live in area identified in the Governor Disaster Declaration area; Must be a legal resident of the United States and 18 + years old; Income guidelines (200% of federal poverty level or 1 person maximum - $25,760, 2 - $34,840, 3 - $43,920, 4 - $53,000, 5 - $62,080, 6 - $71,160, 7 - $80,240 and 8 - $89,320); individuals residing in the household must be able to verify occupancy
Languages
English
Service area
Iowa
Agency info
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Responsible for coordinating the state response to disasters.