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 response to the severe weather that swept through parts of Iowa:

- Polk County is now eligible for the Individual Disaster Assistance Grant and Disaster Case Management through the local community action agency in response to the severe storms and flooding across the state. Deadline to apply for the grant is September 19, 2024 (45 days from date of proclamation - 8/7/24).

- Allamakee and Winneshiek Counties are now eligible for the Individual Disaster Assistance Grant and Disaster Case Management through the local community action agency in response to the severe storms and flooding across the state. Deadline to apply for the grant is September 20, 2024 (45 days from date of proclamation - 8/8/24).

- Des Moines County is now eligible for the Individual Disaster Assistance Grant and Disaster Case Management through the local community action agency in response to the severe storms and flooding across the state. Deadline to apply for the grant is October 13, 2024 (45 days from date of proclamation - 8/29/24).

- Floyd County is now eligible for the Individual Disaster Assistance Grant and Disaster Case Management through the local community action agency in response to the severe storms and flooding across the state. Deadline to apply for the grant is October 20, 2024 (45 days from date of proclamation - 9/5/24).

**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