Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for twelve counties in response to the severe weather occurring on March 31, 2023. With the Governor’s disaster declaration, low-income residents are eligible for up to $5,000 to address issues resulting from the recent damages through the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant program (IIAG) and with the Disaster Case Management Program. The IIAG helps households with incomes up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Grants are available for home or car repairs, replacement of clothing or food, and temporary housing expenses. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery. Sieda Community Action is accepting applications for the Iowa Individual Assistant Grant Program (IIAG) for Appanoose, Davis, Keokuk, Mahaska, and Wapello Counties. Original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursement for actual expenses related to storm recovery. The grant application and instructions are available on the Iowa Health and Human Services website. Potential applicants have 45 days from the date of the proclamation to submit a claim.

Disaster Case Management is a program to address serious needs to overcome a disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse condition. Disaster case managers work with clients to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance, advice, and referral to obtain a service or resource. There are no income eligibility requirements for this program; it closes 180 days from the date of the governor’s proclamation.

To begin the application process, contact Sieda Community Action at 800-622-8340 or:

Sieda Appanoose Resource Center
111 N Main Street
Centerville, Iowa 52544
641-856-8437

Sieda Davis Resource Center 
203 S. Madison Street
Bloomfield, Iowa 52537
641-640-9773

Sieda Keokuk Resource Center
114 West Washington
Sigourney, Iowa 52591
641-622-3443

Sieda Mahaska Resource Center
114 North Market
Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577
641-673-8609

Sieda Wapello Resource Center
725 W. Second Street
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
641-682-8741