State of Iowa Releases Community Services Block Grant State Plan

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT

IOWA COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT CARES SUPPLEMENTAL

DES MOINES – Iowans have an opportunity to inspect and comment on Iowa’s proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan and Application.

The purpose of the federal CSBG Program is to provide assistance to states and local communities, working through a network of community action agencies and other neighborhood-based organizations, for the reduction of poverty, revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Community Access and Eligibility administers Iowa’s CSBG Program and is authorized by Iowa law to contract and distribute Iowa’s CSBG Program funds to Iowa’s community action agencies.

Copies of the proposed Iowa Community Services Block Grant 2026-2027 State Plan will be available for public viewing at all Iowa Community Action Agencies, the Iowa Community Action Association, and on the CAA Subdivision website: Community Services Block Grant | Health & Human Services from July 15 – July 28, 2025. Written comments regarding the plan will be accepted through July 29, 2025, at 8:30am, emailed to dcaa@hhs.iowa.gov with the subject “CSBG State Plan Comments”.

A virtual public hearing on the proposed plan and application will be held on July 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM via Zoom:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81776004999?pwd=amCV4lemQzYBGlk7peYzdv3p703Kgn.1
Meeting ID: 817 7600 4999
Passcode: 6mB2VT

Verbal comments received during the meeting are limited to 10 minutes per person. The proposed plan and application are subject to change based on comments received and regulations from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan and Application.

 

Sieda Seeking Candidates for Its Board of Directors

 

Sieda Community Action is seeking candidates from Davis, Van Buren, and Wapello Counties to serve as low-income representatives* on our board of directors. Sieda’s Board of Directors is the governing body of the nonprofit corporation and is responsible for establishing corporate policy, including matters related to the establishment of the agency goals and objectives, the agency’s program planning, the agency’s budget, and procedures and criteria applicable to its functions.

If you are interested, please complete a board membership questionnaire available online. Completed questionnaires can be returned to Sieda Community Action by mail at:

Sieda Community Action
PO Box 658
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501

by electronic mail to: bdunn@sieda.org or in person at the local Sieda Community Action Resource Center. Completed questionnaires must be returned by September 13, 2024.

*Low-income representatives are chosen in accordance with democratic selection procedures adequate to assure that these board members are representative of low-income individuals and families. Low-income representatives need not be low-income themselves, but must be selected by Sieda clients and serve the interests of Sieda clients and the low-income people throughout our service area.

 

Heating Assistance (LIHEAP) for the General Public Starts November 1

 

All households can apply now, for the 2023-2024 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program helps qualified low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs. LIHEAP heating support does not pay for a household’s total energy costs. However, it will provide supplemental assistance based on several factors. Those factors include total household income, household size, dwelling type, and type of heating fuel, among others. 

Sieda will be taking applications between November 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024. And now for homes with elderly or disabled. We serve the residents of Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Van Buren, and Wapello Counties. If you do not live in one of these counties, please click here to find your county’s Iowa Community Action Agency.

LIHEAP customers will need to furnish some form of identification, a copy of their most recent heating and electric bill, and proof of gross income for all household members for the past 30 calendar days, the most recent 12 months, or for the past calendar year (2022 Federal Taxes).

You can pick up an application at your local Sieda Neighborhood Resource Center and return to the center. Or you can apply online. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please call your local center.

For the nearest Sieda Neighborhood Resource Centers:

Households may apply online during the application season. You may need to create a new account for this heating season.

You can apply online from November 1st to April 30, 2023

The Department of Health and Human Services funds LIHEAP through the Iowa Department of Human Rights/DCAA.

 

LIHEAP 2023-24 for Elderly or Disabled Begins October 2nd

 

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) applications for households with at least one person that is elderly (60+) or disabled will begin the first business day of October, Monday, October 2nd. Please visit or call your local Sieda Community Action office for more information. Applications for all other households will open up on November 1st.

The 2023-2024 LIHEAP has been established to help qualified low-income Iowa homeowners and renters. A one-time payment will pay for a portion of their primary heating costs for the winter heating season. The assistance amount is based on household income, household size, type of heating fuel, and type of housing.

 

Heating assistance (LIHEAP) applications will be accepted online or by calling your nearest Sieda Neighborhood Resource Centers to start the process. We have Sieda locations in seven counties; Appanoose, Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Van Buren, and Wapello. However, applications are accepted till the last business day in April which is April 30th, 2024. If you do not live in one of our seven counties, please click here to find your county’s Iowa Community Action Agency.

For the nearest Sieda Neighborhood Resource Centers:

Households may complete their application online during the application season starting November 1st. A new account may need to be created for the 2023-2024 heating season.

Whether your household applies online or through a Sieda Center, you will need verification of gross household income. Income will be needed for everyone over 18 years old for the past 30 days, SSI letter, SSDI letter, or the 2022 Federal Taxes. As well as the home’s most recent gas and electric bill. We will also need to verify Social Security numbers for all household members.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the Sieda office in your county or you may call or text the main office at 641-682-8741.

 

Sieda School Supplies Given for 2023

 

Thanks to our partnerships with businesses, individuals, and organizations, Sieda Community Action was able to provide school supplies to more than 500 students. Sieda’s School Supply Program distributes in Jefferson, Wapello, and to any families in need in our other counties to help low-income families with the concerns of preparing their children for school. This program provides supplies and backpacks for students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade at no cost to the caretakers. To qualify for school supplies, clients must have been income-eligible. School supplies were distributed at our Sieda offices in Ottumwa, Centerville, and Fairfield.

  • Students Helped with Supplies

    Jefferson County….. 158 Students, 72 Families
    Wapello County…… 370 Students, 160 Families
    Other Counties……..8 Students, 3 Families

  • Total Helped with Supplies

    536  Total Students
    235  Total Families

The number of children helped with school supplies is still growing. Sieda Community Action will continue to help families in need of supplies as long as we have supplies. If you are in need please call 641-682-8741.

Thanks again to all those that made it possible to reach so many.

 

Jefferson County

 

Wapello County

 

FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program

 

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is launching a new partnership with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to make sure everyone who is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program has the opportunity to benefit from free or low-cost internet.

With the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program, you can save on your bill and may be able to get high-speed internet for free.

The program provides eligible households:

  • Service discount up to $30/month
  • Service discount up to $75/month on qualifying Tribal lands
  • Device discount up to $100 for a qualifying device

Do I Qualify?

  • Based on your household income
  • If you or your child or dependent participate in certain government assistance programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, or other programs
  • If you or anyone in your household already receives a Lifeline benefit

Based on Your Income

You are eligible for the ACP if your income is 200% or less than the Federal Poverty Guidelines (see the table below). The guideline is based on your household size and state.

Household Size48 Contiguous States
1$29,160
2$39,440
3$49,720
4$60,000
5$70,280
6$80,560
7$90,840
8$101,120
For each additional person, add:$10,280

You may have to show proof of income, like a tax return or three consecutive pays stubs, when you apply for the ACP.

How do I sign up?

1 | Click to Apply 

2 | Get internet  –  Contact an internet company to get your benefit.

For more information and links visit the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program page.

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INSPECTION AND PUBLIC HEARING

 

IOWA COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) PROGRAM

DES MOINES – Iowans have an opportunity to inspect and comment on Iowa’s proposed Federal Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan and Application.

The purpose of the federal CSBG Program is to provide assistance to states and local communities, working through a network of community action agencies and other neighborhood-based organizations, for the reduction of poverty, revitalization of low-income communities, and the empowerment of low-income families and individuals in rural and urban areas to become fully self-sufficient. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Community Access administers Iowa’s CSBG Program and is authorized by Iowa law to contract and distribute Iowa’s CSBG Program funds to Iowa’s community action agencies.

The proposed plan and application will be available on the Community Action Agencies’ website (click here) from July 31 – August 9, 2023. The inspection and comment period will be July 31 – August 9, 2023. All comments must be e-mailed to the following e-mail address with the subject line prior to August 10, 2023, to be considered:

 

E-mail Address: dcaa@iowa.gov
Subject: Comments – CSBG State Plan

A virtual public hearing on the proposed plan and application will be held on August 10, 2023, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Please see the link below for the public hearing.

Topic: CSBG & LIHEAP State Plans Public Hearing
Time: Aug 10, 2023 03:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87994133937
Meeting ID: 879 9413 3937
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Meeting ID: 879 9413 3937
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kO0duRwVF

The proposed plan and application is subject to change based on comments received and regulations from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.

 

2023 School Supply Events Across Our Counties

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For the event in your county that might be a helpful source of school supplies please look at the table below. There are many wonderful and generous groups in the counties we serve that are doing what they can to help the families in our communities. Sieda will be at most of these events with a variety of our programs to give resources and/or supplies. 

Jefferson and Wapello County distributions are by the Sieda Resource Centers in those counties.

We now have school supplies available for Keokuk and Davis County at the 725 W. 2nd St. Ottumwa Sieda Resource Center.  Please call 641-682-8741 for details. This is for any that have gotten services with Sieda in the last 12 months, and are income qualified.  This is includes a bag and some of the supplies your student needs for school K-12th, or a PreK backpack.   Supplies available till school starts or supplies run out.

Below are the dates, details, and linked flyers, forms, or applications for the distributions throughout our counties:

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County

School Supply Event Information

Appanoose CountyBack to School Resource Night
Tuesday, August 15th – 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: Centerville Faith Church, Hwy 5 South in Centerville
Event & School Supply Pick-Up
MUST Apply, Registration Closes Friday, July 28.
Flyer  |   Registration Info
Back-to-School Fair Registration Online Form
Davis County2023 Back to School Resource Fair by Davis County Hospital
Tuesday, August 1st – 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: Davis County Fairgrounds in the small animal building
For Davis County Kids K-6th grade are invited!
Registration is closed.
More Information
Jefferson CountySieda 2023 School Supply Distribution
Wednesday, August 23rd – 8:30 am-4:00 pm
At Sieda Jefferson County Resource Center at 2200 W. Jefferson Ave., Fairfield
Registration and approval on the DAY OF distribution.
Must be Income Qualified. Eligibility is based on heating assistance (LIHEAP) guidelines.
If not sure you are or you have other questions:641-472-6140
Distribution Information    |    What to help with donations?
Mahaska County2023 Back-to-School Fair by United Way of Mahaska County
Date of Event: Thursday, August 10, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Southern Iowa Fairgrounds
This event will be drive through only for backpacks full of supplies.
For any Mahaska County students Pre-K through 12th grade
MUST Apply, Registration Closes Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Flyer Information
Back-to-School Fair Registration Online Form
Van Buren CountySafe & Healthy Kids Fair
Tuesday, July 25th – 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Roberts Memorial Center, Keosauqua
NO Registration, Students must be present – The Fair will have backpacks and school supply vouchers, and other community group items for Van Buren County students PK -12th grade to receive
More Information
Wapello CountySieda 2023 School Supply Distribution
Saturday, August 5th – 10:00 am-2:00 pm
At Sieda Wapello County Resource Center at 725 W. 2nd St., Ottumwa
MUST Apply, Registration Closes Monday, July 31st
Must be Income Qualified. Eligibility is based on heating assistance (LIHEAP) guidelines.
If not sure you are or you have other questions:641-682-8741
Application for Supplies    |   FlyerBack 2 School: Health & Family Festival by Ottumwa Community School District
Saturday, August 5th – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Ottumwa High School
A Fair for health screenings, supplies, etc.
More Information

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Sieda Community Action Monthly Dashboard: April

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Sieda Community Action continuously collects data from our numerous programs, clients, and the community. Sieda client data collection starts from the moment our staff works with people who come to us with a need. Whether that is families wanting help meeting goals to be more self-sufficient, enrolling in Head Start, those seeking counseling, financial assistance for a disconnect, disaster relief, or volunteer hours.

Sieda staff collects and enters this information into numerous data systems. The Program Managers collect this information to report and provide to their Unit Directors. Our service data is shared monthly in meetings with the Board of Directors.

Every few years, we also have Client and Community Needs Assessments to learn how Sieda can better serve those in need and the community. Comments from the surveys help motivate us or learn how to improve.

This dashboard and future dashboards will reflect just a few of the abundant numbers and information that Sieda collects from our programs, surveys, and community.

April 2023

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Sieda Community Action Monthly Dashboard: March

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Sieda Community Action continuously collects data from our numerous programs, clients, and the community. Sieda client data collection starts from the moment our staff works with people who come to us with a need. Whether that is donations from a group in our community, meals the children are eating in our Head Start classes, enrollment in a specific program, tracking home visits, financial assistance distributed in our services, applications submitted, or staff training hours.

Sieda staff collects and enters this information into numerous data systems. The Program Managers collect this information to report and provide to their Unit Directors. Sieda’s three Unit Directors share their service data monthly in meetings and in Unit Reports to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors.

Every few years, we also have Client and Community Needs Assessments to learn how Sieda can better serve those in need and the community. Comments from the surveys help motivate us or learn how to improve.

This dashboard and future dashboards will reflect just a few of the abundant numbers and information that Sieda collects from our programs, surveys, and community.

March 2023

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