Disaster Recovery Resources

• Improvements in the SBA Disaster Assistance program may benefit private nonprofit organizations. For more information click here.
• The Alliant Energy Foundation recently announced a Rebuilding Our Communities Grant Program to provide funds to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in Alliant Energy communities that were directly affected by recent flooding. Unrestricted grants of $5000, $10,000, $15,000, or $20,000 are available for increased operating and other expenses. Application forms are available online at www.alliantenergy.com/foundation or by calling (608) 458-4483.
• Disaster unemployment assistance is available through the Department of Labor. For more information, go to: www.dol.gov/opa/flood-recovery.htm.
• Humanities Iowa will make $30,000 available in emergency relief funds to humanities organizations affected by recent flooding. For more information, contact Humanities Iowa at 319-335-4151.
• Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Service has created a special web site on "disaster recovery" which provides excellent information for communities, families, and agriculture, at: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/
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• Persons affected by the June 2008 floods may find resources at the 2008 Flood Resource Center (www.flood2008.iowa.gov/) web site. Those who wish to donate financial or other assistance will also find ways to offer help.
• Information on FEMA and SBA disaster/flood recovery aid available to cultural organizations is available at: http://www.heritagepreservation.org/
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• The Iowa Arts Council is offering up to $500 in emergency assistance to nonprofit Iowa Arts Organizations or Arts Organizations that are entities of local or county government. Click here for more information.
• Community Foundations in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Northeast Iowa, and Johnson County have opened Flood Relief Funds to help nonprofit organizations assist individuals and families recover from flood losses. The Iowa Council of Foundations has also prepared a list of recovery resources. Americorps and Vista volunteer opportunities may still be available in areas affected by the June 2008 floods. Follow this link for more information and links to related web sites.