When the Governor releases a disaster proclamation following severe weather activating the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program, NEICAC is activated to provide Disaster Case Management services.
The Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program (IIAGP) offers up to $7,000 in grants to eligible households whose annual income as at 200% or less of the federal poverty level. Items covered by the grant qualify under four categories:
Supporting documentation and original receipts are required for those seeking reimbursements for actual expenses related to the disaster declaration to submit 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 for the grant.
The Disaster Case Advocacy (DCA) program is to address serious needs to overcome disaster-related hardship, injury, or adverse conditions. Disaster case advocates work with customers to create a disaster recovery plan and provide guidance and referrals. There is no income eligibility requirement for Disaster Case Advocacy and there is no direct financial assistance provided by Disaster Case Advocacy. Disaster Case Advocacy closes 180 days from the disaster proclamation.
Currently, there are no disaster proclamations for the NEICAC service area.
