Funding Amount

Up to $500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Embrace Iowa Fund

Overview: The Embrace Iowa fund is an annual campaign by The Des Moines Register that provides grants to help Iowans with emergency expenses and basic needs.

Focus Areas:

  • Car repairs

  • Beds

  • Working appliances

  • Warm winter boots

  • Medical expenses

  • Rent or utilities (if household has fallen behind)

  • Home repair supplies (plumbing, etc.)
  • Geographic Scope: Iowa (statewide)

    Eligibility:

  • Households at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines

  • First-time applicants are given priority in the review process
  • Application Process: Applicants apply through 17 Community Action Agencies across the state

    Partner: The Des Moines Register (annual partnership with ICAA)

    Contact: Apply through your local Community Action Agency

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Apply through one of 17 Community Action Agencies across Iowa
    • All applications must be for households at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines
    • First-time applicants receive priority in the review process
    • Contact your local Community Action Agency for application materials and deadline information

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    hardshippoverty-alleviation

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