DES MOINES, Iowa — Two Iowa nonprofit organizations will receive federal funding to help repair homes for low-income residents in rural areas.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced the grants through its Housing Preservation Grant Program. The funding will help fix furnaces, roofs and safety hazards for eligible low-income Iowans across multiple counties.
“USDA partners with states, municipalities, and non-profits to address all stages of the housing cycle, including repairing eligible homes to keep our affordable rural housing stock in working order,” said Mike Sexton, Iowa state director for USDA Rural Development. “With Iowa’s aging rural population, ensuring that homes remain safe and functional is vital to helping senior citizens live independently for as long as possible.”…