Homelessness Program Notices

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) is pleased to announce that Rebecca Stout has joined the team as our new Homelessness Programs Manager.

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today approved more than $5.7 million in grants to assist 42 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives during the 2026 calendar year.

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) is requesting applications for the 2026-2027 Iowa Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Shelter Assistance Fund (SAF) homelessness assistance programs.

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) invites public and stakeholder comments on the draft application for the 2026- 2027 Iowa Statewide Emergency Solutions Grant and Shelter Assistance Competition.

Mollie Brees, Homelessness Program Manager at the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA), has accepted an external opportunity and will be departing from IFA on June 12.

The Emergency Solutions Grant Program and Shelter Assistance Fund rules are open for public comment through 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Thank you for attending the Statewide Homelessness System Modeling and Gaps Analysis webinar on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Download the presentation and slide deck.