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Financial assistance programs in Iowa.

Find how to get financial help and grant money in all cities and counties in Iowa, including Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. Government assistance programs and non-profits provide grants to help pay rent or electric bills or pass out free stuff, including food, clothes, or furniture to struggling households. Get financial help near you in IA.

Low-income families, seniors and people with no money or a disability get priority. Financial assistance is combined with long term support including free medical or dental care, job placement, debt relief, and other social services. Even find a free car or transportation help for employment need as well as other grant programs below.

Free grant money to help with bills or free stuff in IA for low-income families

Child Care Assistance (CCA) - This can help pay for child care expenses for lower income families or single moms if the parent or guardian is working, training for a job, or pursuing education. Free subsidized daycare in Iowa is meant to encourage employment. Dial 866-448-4605 for DHS customer service for the benefit, or click here for details on free child care in Iowa.

SNAP Food Assistance - This program promotes the general welfare of lower income families by raising their levels of nutrition. EBT cards help pay for groceries, fresh produce, and more to help them avoid malnutrition and hunger. EBT cards help low income families, the working poor and seniors among others. Call 1-877-347-5678, or read more on food stamp EBT card assistance.

Social Services and Cash Assistance in Iowa - The Department of Human Services in Iowa will provide government cash assistance or grant money to low income families. Programs can offer grants to pay light bills, clothes, rent, medical care, and transportation. The government has grant help with bills, food, and heating bill assistance. More info on Iowa public assistance.

Family Investment Program (FIP) - This is Iowa's Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. FIP will provide cash grants to low income families as they become self-supporting. Assistance is offered so that the children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of close relatives. Money pays for basic needs such as gas for work or car repairs, household stuff, utilities and other bills. Contact Iowa DHS as 1-800-972-2017. More on cash assistance.

 

 

 

Employment Programs and Emergency Government Grants - Community Action Agencies in IA help people get a job, a new skill, self-sufficiency, or provide financial aid for basic needs. The non-profits offer a number of services to low income families, the unemployed, and low income. When funding is available, community action agencies families who are behind on their rent, facing eviction or a utility shut off. It will be one time, crisis aid and is often combined with family development programs. Read more community action agencies in Iowa.

Iowa Free Food Assistance and Pantries - Hundreds of distribution centers operate across the state and provide free food, groceries and perishable items to people who need help. The elderly, seniors and low-income will get free food from charities, churches or non-profit organizations. Click here free food pantries in Iowa.

Rent relief in Iowa is provided at the state as well as local levels. Townships, charities and government agencies provide free grant money, emergency funds to help with rental arrears, and other housing solutions. A wide range of services are provided. Locate rental assistance in Iowa.

  • Financial Aid to Stop Evictions or Pay Security Deposits - In addition to above, using a combination of federal and state of Iowa funds, agencies provide eviction prevention assistance, information on low income housing, and landlord or tenant mediation. The intent is to reduce homelessness, and there may also be grants to pay the security deposit on a new home. Learn more on homeless prevention in Iowa.

Help for Seniors - The main organization for older Iowa residents to call for assistance is the Area Agency on Aging. This government affiliated agency offers senior citizens and individuals over 55 a number of financial assistance programs, grants and benefits. Learn about services offered by the Iowa Agency on Aging.

Heating and Energy Bills - Iowa low-income families and individuals have several different government as well as charitable assistance programs available to them that can help them pay their energy or electric bills. Some are offered by the government, but most are administered directly by the utility companies. Read more Iowa energy bill help.

 

 

 

 

Iowa Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - The government assistance program will support eligible households in the payment of a part of their heating bills, electricity and sometimes air conditioning. The program has an energy crisis intervention component that is designed to provide immediate assistance to address potentially utility disconnections. It is also combined with free home improvements from weatherization (below). More on Iowa LIHEAP.

  • Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)-  WAP was established to help reduce the cooling and heating bills for low income persons, particularly the disabled, elderly, single mothers and children. The goal of the government funded grant program is to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

Free transportation programs - Low-income families, veterans and job seekers can apply for a free car or vehicle. Charities often have donated autos that they give away as people work towards self-sufficiency. Find a free car donation near you.

Rural Iowa and Grants for Farmers - There are various government and non-profit resources that help the rural community. Everything from low cost loans for a business or paying bills, employment programs, retraining, grants, free trucks for work and more may be available. Read about assistance for rural America.

Emergency Financial Aid, Case Management, and Referrals - Free stuff, including seasonal, personal stuff, and immediate financial help is from the nearest Salvation Army Center in Iowa. The non-profit operates from dozens of locations across the state. Programs help with energy bills, housing, food, gasoline vouchers and more. Click here Salvation Iowa assistance programs and social services.

Free Legal Advice - Low income families can receive assistance from pro-bono attorneys, free lawyers and paralegals. Lawyers help individuals, in person and over the phone, across Iowa on a wide range of civil legal matters. More on Iowa free legal aid programs.

Housing and Rental Assistance Vouchers in Iowa - Low income families can receive help from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Public Housing Authorities from the section 8 program. Income based homes, apartments and houses are for the low-income. Read more on Section 8 HUD in Iowa.

Help for Disabled - Iowa administers programs for those with a disability as well as their family members. Resources range from free food, transportation, benefits and medical care to financial aid for housing or paying electric bills. Many of the resources are run in partnership with non-profits and federal government SSDI programs. More on Iowa disability programs.

 

 

 

Iowa free medical, dental and health care services

Iowa Medication Voucher Program - It will help eligible lower and moderate income Iowans pay for various medications such as those for high blood pressure, depression, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, ADHD, and pregnancy prenatal care. The program will pay for tens of thousands of prescription medicines as well as insulin. Call 1-866-282-5817, or find more details on how to enroll into patient assistance programs.

Free Health Care from Clinics - With about twenty percent of the population lacking health insurance, and many more classified as low income, free community clinics are a great option for medical care. Eye exams, diabetes management, free women’s health issue and other support is offered. Learn more on Iowa free community clinics.

  • Additional support is provided to patients that do not have health insurance or that are underinsured. Federal government and state of Iowa resources provide free health insurance, medical bill assistance, check ups, prescription medications, discounts, and more to qualified low income patients. More on Iowa uninsured health care.Financial help in Iowa

Dental Services, Check Ups, and Care - Various clinics have free dentists for general oral health care needs. A number of free or income based dental centers focus on providing free or low care. Continue with free dental clinics in Iowa.

Medicaid and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawk-i) - This government health insurance program helps families with children under the age of 19 (Hawk-i/CHIP) and Medicaid is for any low income and/or disabled person. The insurance provides free or heavily discounted healthcare insurance coverage to help them pay medical bills, including exams, prescriptions, transportation, dental needs including implants and more. Telephone number is 1-800-257-8563 or 1-855-889-7985, or find details on dental grants for implants.

Free debt or mortgage relief and job programs

Mortgage Assistance Programs - The state of Iowa created several programs that provide mortgage help. Counseling as well as financial support is for people who are struggling with their mortgage payments or who may be facing a foreclosure. Read more on Iowa mortgage help.

  • In addition, the state created a free voluntary foreclosure mediation program that will help borrowers and homeowners meet with a neutral third party to find a solution. Learn more free foreclosure mediation programs.
  • Various non-profit organizations across Iowa also offer housing, home loan modifications and foreclosure solutions. Many of them provide free support and are also federal government certified. Continue with Iowa HUD counseling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promise Jobs - This program will assist with career counseling as well as job training services. They help coordinate work for people in families eligible for FIP cash assistance. Education and job training, computer coding, apprenticeships are among other services offered. Call 1-800-972-2017

Assistance from Iowa cities and counties

Select a county or city below for more local grant money, free items, or financial help. As each county in Iowa has local charities, social services and churches that help low income families.

Adair County (Greenfield)

Adams County (Corning)

Benton County (Vinton)

Black Hawk County (Waterloo)

Cass County (Atlantic)

Cerro Gordo County (Mason City)

Crawford County (Denison)

Dubuque

Emmet County (Estherville)

Fremont County (Sidney)

Hamilton County (Webster City)

Hardin County (Eldora)

Harrison County (Logan)

Iowa County (Marengo)

Jasper County (Newton)

Johnson County (Iowa City)

Jones County (Anamosa)

Linn County (Cedar Rapids)

Fremont County, Harrison County, Mills County, Montgomery County, Monona County, Shelby County. More.

Madison County (Winterset)

Marshall County (Marshalltown)

 

 

 

Mills County (Glenwood)

Monona County (Onawa)

Montgomery County (Red Oak)

Muscatine County

Page County (Clarinda)

Polk County (Des Moines)

Pottawattamie County (Council Bluffs)

Poweshiek County (Montezuma)

Ringgold County (Mount Ayr)

Scott County (Davenport)

Shelby County (Harlan)

Sioux County (Orange City)

Story County (Nevada)

Tama County (Toledo)

Taylor County (Bedford)

Union County (Creston)

Washington County

Woodbury County (Sioux City)

 

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