Assistance Programs in Iowa

Learn about assistance programs available to eligible Iowans.

Individual and Family Assistance

When you need help, Iowa is here for you. You deserve to have access to programs and services to keep you, your family, and loved ones healthy and thriving. 

• Cash Assistance
• Child Care and Daycare Assistance
• Health and Well Kids in Iowa (Hawki)
• Family Investment Program (FIP)
• Family Planning Program
• Medicaid
• Refugee Services
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
• Veterans Affairs
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Food Assistance

Explore the variety of options for food assistance across Iowa, from school and summer programs to SNAP, formerly food stamps.

• Emergency Food Assistance Program
• Farmer's Market EBT
• Food Stamps and SNAP
• School Food Program
• Summer Food Service Program

Housing Assistance

You deserve a safe, happy home. Explore housing, rental, and home energy assistance programs available with agencies across Iowa.

• Housing Programs
• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance
• Rent Reimbursement
• Weatherization Assistance

Other Types of Assistance

• Disaster Assistance Programs
• Disaster Recovery
• Forestry Landowner Assistance
• Gap Tuition Assistance Program
• Iowa National Guard Benefits
• Job and Career Programs
• Open Enrollment Transportation Assistance
• Volunteer Iowa