DES MOINES, IOWA (November 5, 2025) — 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.

“Iowa’s greatest housing needs include support for individuals with the lowest incomes who are at risk of homelessness,” said Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 15, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has designated sixteen lenders and one Realtor® as its 2026 Preferred Partners. These professionals serve as trusted advocates for Iowa home-buyers, completing specialized training to help buyers access IFA’s mortgage, down-payment, and closing-cost assistance programs.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 10, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has announced Friends of the Family and Iowa Legal Aid as winners of its second annual Innovation in Homelessness Pitch Competition. The event took place at the HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids last week, awarding a total of nearly $200,000 to groundbreaking initiatives that otherwise may not have been possible.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (September 5, 2025) – The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently honored exceptional housing initiatives and leaders through the annual HousingIowa Awards, presented at the 2025 HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids. These awards recognize programs, projects and professionals who are setting the standard for innovation and leadership in advancing housing opportunities for Iowans.