Individual Disaster Assistance Programs

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Counties With Active Proclamations

The IIAGP and DCA programs are activated when the Governor issues a disaster proclamation turning on IIAGP and DCA for the affected counties.

Counties With Active Proclamations
Date of ProclamationCounties Included PurposeIIAGP–Deadline to ApplyDCA–Deadline to ApplyProclamation
May 28, 2024Dallas, Poweshiek, WebsterMay 20 severe weatherJuly 12, 2024Nov. 24, 2024Proclamation
May 24, 2024Calhoun, Cerro Gordo, Johnson, Keokuk, Marion, Scott, Shelby, Union, Washington, WrightMay 20 severe weather July 8, 2024Nov. 20, 2024Proclamation
May 22, 2024Polk, StoryMay 20 severe weatherApply for Federal IANov. 18, 2024Proclamation
May 22, 2024Buena Vista, Butler, Cedar, Clinton, Dubuque, Fayette, Franklin, Hancock, Humboldt, Iowa, Jackson, Mills, Muscatine, O'BrienMay 20 severe weather July 8, 2024 Nov. 18, 2024Proclamation
May 21, 2024Adair, Montgomery May 20 severe weather Apply for Federal IANov. 17, 2024Proclamation
May 21, 2024Adams, Cass, Clay, Hardin, Harrison, Jasper, Kossuth, Marshall, Page, Palo Alto, Pottawattamie, Tama, WarrenMay 20 severe weather July 5, 2024Nov. 17, 2024Proclamation
May 8, 2024Clarke, Marion, O’Brien, PottawattamieMay 6 severe weatherJune 24, 2024Nov. 4, 2024Proclamation
April 29, 2024CrawfordApril 26 severe weatherJune 13, 2024Oct. 28, 2024Proclamation
April 29, 2024Clarke, Harrison, Mills, Polk, Ringgold, Shelby, Union April 26 severe weatherApply for Federal IAOct. 28, 2024Proclamation
April 26, 2024PottawattamieApril 26 severe weatherApply for Federal IAOct. 23, 2024Proclamation
April 17, 2024Allamakee, Cass, Des Moines, Fayette, Henry, LeeApril 16 severe weatherJune 3, 2024Oct. 14, 2024Proclamation
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Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP)

IIAGP offers grants to families whose household’s annual income is at 200% or less of the federal poverty level. 

Chart titled "2024 national poverty guidelines," showing income levels for household sizes 1 to 8, ranging from $30,120 for one person to $105,440 for eight people.

Each eligible household may receive up to $5,000 for items that qualify under one of the four categories: temporary housing, food assistance, personal property, and home repair. Supporting documentation is required.

The IIAGP is activated when the Governor issues a disaster proclamation turning on IIAGP for the affected counties. Applicants have 45 days from the date of the Governor’s proclamation to apply. Check the Counties with Active Proclamations section of the disaster assistance main page for IIAGP deadlines. If a presidential disaster declaration for Individual Assistance is issued for a county for the same event, the IIAGP is automatically turned off for that county and the federal program goes into effect.

IIAGP Application

Qualifying households may receive up to $5,000 to help with disaster recovery.

APPLY ONLINE HERE

The application may also be downloaded in PDF format and printed. Applications can then be turned in to a local Community Action Agency. 

Go to iowacommunityaction.org/find-an-agency to find your local agency.
 


IIAGP -Eligible Households

  • Annual household income is at or less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
  • Household members are citizens or legally residing in the United States
  • Household’s primary and occupied residence is in the county indicated in the disaster proclamation
  • The household has disaster related needs not fully covered by insurance and not met by another assistance program


IIAGP - Items to Submit

  • Copy of lease, if renting
  • Photo identification (for all adults in the household)
  • Proof of legal residency in the U.S. (license, birth certificate, passport, green card, social security card, etc.)
  • Proof of income (pay stubs, W-2, tax return, social security, retirement income, etc.)
  • Insurance documentation
  • Photos of damages
  • If requesting assistance with vehicle repair, proof of vehicle registration and insurance (liability as a minimum)


IIAGP - What to Do

  1. File a claim with your insurance company.
  2. Apply for the IIAGP within the 45-day application period.
  3. Collect documentation required for your application.
  4. Be responsive to requests for documentation.
     
IIAGP - What to Do. File a claim with your insurance company. Apply for the IIAGP within the 45-day application period. Collect documentation required for your application. Be responsive to requests for documentation.
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Disaster Case Advocacy (DCA)

DCA is a supportive program involving a partnership between a disaster-impacted household and a disaster case advocate. Disaster case advocates walk beside households through the disaster recovery process. They serve as a primary point of contact assisting households in coordinating necessary services and resources to address the household’s complex disaster recovery needs. In this partnership, advocates and households assess the family’s disaster-related unmet needs, build a recovery plan, and access available resources.

Disaster-related unmet needs are those things households need to recover from the disaster. Examples may include navigating through insurance, financial resources, and application processes; locating housing options, advocating and supporting through the rebuild process; may also include basic and immediate needs such as food, clothing, shelter or first aid, and long term needs such as financial, physical, emotional or spiritual well-being.

You may also contact your local Community Action Agency directly to learn more about Disaster Case Advocacy. Go to iowacommunityaction.org/find-an-agency to find your local agency.


DCA - Eligible Households

  • No income restrictions
  • Household’s primary and occupied residence is in the county indicated in the disaster proclamation
  • Household has disaster related needs that represent a burden that the family is unable to resolve
  • Household members are citizens or legally residing in the United States


DCA - Benefits

  • No cost
  • Single point of contact to connect with resources
  • Advocate for the household’s needs, removing barriers to recovery
  • Household plays a lead role in their disaster recovery
     
DCA - What to Do. Request a disaster case advocate. Partner to assess your disaster-related unmet needs. Develop a Disaster Recovery Plan. Connect with resources and accomplish the plan goals.

 

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