Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP)
The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) provides grants of up to $7,000 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 reimbursements for actual expenses related to submitting a claim.
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.
A Disaster Proclimation has been issued for Scott County, Iowa on 7/14/2025. Those affected by the storms in this county can apply for assistance below. Applications will close on 8/8/2025.
Non Declared Counties:
As of August 1, HACAP will no longer be administering the Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) or Disaster Case Advocacy Program (DCA). Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) are taking over the administration of both of these programs. To learn more, please visit the homeland security website here or email: individualdisasterassistance@iowa.gov.
Declared Counties:
As of August 8, HACAP will be transitioning the Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) and Disaster Case Advocacy Program (DCA) to Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). If you have applied for IIAGP or DCA to HACAP, you will receive a transition letter outlining the next steps for your application process in the coming days/weeks.
As of August 1, HACAP will no longer be administering the Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) or Disaster Case Advocacy Program (DCA). Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) are taking over the administration of both of these programs. To learn more, please visit the homeland security website here or email: individualdisasterassistance@iowa.gov.
Declared Counties:
As of August 8, HACAP will be transitioning the Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) and Disaster Case Advocacy Program (DCA) to Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). If you have applied for IIAGP or DCA to HACAP, you will receive a transition letter outlining the next steps for your application process in the coming days/weeks.
For questions relating to your application or either of these programs, please visit the homeland security website here or email: individualdisasterassistance@iowa.gov.
Iowa Disaster Case Advocacy (IDCA)
IDCA addresses serious needs to overcome a disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case advocates work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance and referrals. There is no income eligibility requirements for Disaster Case Advocacy and Disaster Case Advocacy provides no direct financial assistance. Disaster Case Advocacy closes 180 days from the disaster proclamation. More information on this program will be provided after potential clients apply for IIAGP.
Find out more information on how to apply:
Contact Us
HACAP Disaster Assistance Office
Email: disaster@hacap.org
Phone: 319-739-0056
