The Office of Departmental Grants Management and Oversight (ODGMO) of Iowa is responsible for housing grants (HUD programs and initiatives) in the state of Iowa. Although there are funds available to Iowa residents, not everyone is eligible to apply and receive Iowa Housing Grants. The ODGMO has set a list of policy priorities.
Housing Grants for Low-Income Residents in Iowa
Iowa's local government has set aside financial assistance for residents with no or low-income. According to the latest research, with an average household income of $48,980.00 per year, only 74.00% of the population paid off their mortgages on their homes. The average home value in Iowa is $119,200.00. The main initiative behind this policy is to assist residents financially while they look for jobs or improve their income.
Housing Grants for Green Homes in Iowa
There are currently 1,330,000 households in the state of Iowa. The local government in Iowa actively promotes green initiatives in the housing sector. Funds are available for residents of Iowa to improve the sustainability of their homes through energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and healthy design. For metropolitan and some regional areas in Iowa, housing grants are also given to households to improve location efficiency and disaster resiliency.
Housing Grants for Minorities in Iowa
To overcome discrimination due to race, color, nationality, gender, religion, disability, or familial status, the department of housing in Iowa actively promotes fair housing by providing financial assistance in the form of housing grants to the minorities of Iowa.
Housing Grants for Home Businesses
For residents of Iowa who run businesses at home, they are eligible to apply for housing grants in addition to small business grants. If you use your home as a platform for improving other outcomes, such as business, education, health, or environment, the HUD initiatives will be able to provide you with the funding you need.
To apply for housing grants in Iowa, contact Iowa financial aid agencies, or
Recent State Funding Opportunities
Below is a list of opportunities recently published in the local state:
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OVC FY 2026 Invited to Apply Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance – Perry, Iowa (Apply for O OVC 2026 172776)
Funding Number: O OVC 2026 172776 Agency: Office for Victims of Crime Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,681,590 |
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Fiscal Year 2026 BioWatch Grant Program (Apply for DHS 26 GPD 091 00 99)
Funding Number: DHS 26 GPD 091 00 99 Agency: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $6,000,000 |
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Evaluation of Muskellunge Management and Stocking Strategies in Iowa (Apply for W81EWF 26 SOI 0005)
Funding Number: W81EWF 26 SOI 0005 Agency: Engineer Research and Development Center Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $155,000 |
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Homeland Security BioWatch Program (Apply for DHS 26 CWMD 091 00001)
Funding Number: DHS 26 CWMD 091 00001 Agency: Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division Category: Other Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
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Award Competitions for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers in the States of Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina and Wyoming (Apply for 2016 NIST MEP 02)
Funding Number: 2016 NIST MEP 02 Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology Category: Other Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants - Iowa (entire State) (Apply for PA FPH 16 018)
Funding Number: PA FPH 16 018 Agency: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health Category: Health Funding Amount: $4,054,000 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Adams, Madison, Ringgold, Taylor, and Union Counties, Iowa (Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R07 1091)
Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R07 1091 Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $943,214 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Delaware, Dubuque, and Jackson Counties, Iowa (Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R07 1075)
Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R07 1075 Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,797,797 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, and Richland Counties, Wisconsin (Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R05 1055)
Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R05 1055 Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,979,332 |
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Iowa Partners for Conservation (Apply for USDA NRCS IA MULTI 24 NOFO0001347)
Funding Number: USDA NRCS IA MULTI 24 NOFO0001347 Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources Funding Amount: $3,200,000 |
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