In response to the March 31, 2023 storms, Governor Kim Reynolds has declared five counties served by HACAP (Johnson, Linn, Washington, Delaware, and Dubuque) eligible for the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) and Iowa Disaster Case Management (IDCM) programs.
Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP)
The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) provides grants of up to $5,000 for households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Covered items include home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery. Potential applicants will have until May 15, 2023 to submit a claim.
Low-income individuals living in the following counties (Johnson, Linn, Washington, Delaware, and Dubuque) who have been impacted by the storm can apply online or download a paper application at hacap.org/disaster.
Iowa Disaster Case Management (IDCM)
In addition to the IIAGP, the Iowa Disaster Case Management (IDCM) has also been activated. IDCM addresses serious needs to overcome a disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case managers work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance and referrals. There are no income eligibility requirements for Disaster Case Management, and Disaster Case Management provides no direct financial assistance. Disaster Case Management closes 180 days from the disaster proclamation. More information on this program will be provided after potential clients apply for IIAGP.