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Information on Iowa's Individual Assistance Grant Program
The Iowa Disaster Individual Assistance Grant Program provides grants to individuals as reimbursement for expenditures incurred related to the disaster event. The individual reimbursement grant is capped at $5,000.00 per household.
To be eligible for assistance, an individual must have a self-declared annual income that is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty guideline.
For 2011, 200% of federal poverty is as follows:
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Family Size |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
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Annual Income |
$21,780 |
$29,420 |
$37,060 |
$44,700 |
$52,340 |
$59,980 |
$67,620 |
$75,260 |
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Monthly Income |
$1,815 |
$2,452 |
$3,089 |
$3,725 |
$4,362 |
$4,999 |
$5,635 |
$6,272 |
Eligible Costs - Maximum Total Grant award is $5,000
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Repair of Structural Damage |
$5,000 Maximum |
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Kitchen Goods |
$560 maximum |
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Bedroom furniture |
$250 per person |
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Clothing |
$145 per person |
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HVAC |
$2,100 maximum |
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Water heater |
$425 maximum |
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Dehumidifier |
$150 maximum |
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Sump Pump |
$200 maximum |
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Electrical |
$300 maximum |
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Disaster damage vehicle repair |
$500 maximum |
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Temporary Housing Assistance |
$50 per day maximum |
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Total Maximum Grant |
$5,000 |
Item listed above are not eligible for grant assistance if the applicant’s insurance will cover the claims or if the applicant has received assistance for the same claimed items from other programs to include but not limited to a non-profit charitable organization, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or Small Business Administration.
This program is administered by the Iowa Department of Human Services. The application can be found online at: http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/Consumers/Assistance_Programs/CashAssistance/DisasterAssistance/StormHelp.html.
Application assistance and questions can be answered at 1-866-434-4692.
Being prepared can help prevent or minimize the impact on you and your property. Find out how to prepare for various situations 
Dickinson County Emergency Management is a member of the Iowa Emergency Management Association. To learn more about IEMA, visit their website at