**RESOURCE DIRECTORY FOR IOWA**

Programs, Services, and Contacts for Rural Residents and Others in Need
of Assistance

STATE OUTREACH COUNCIL (SOC)

September 2007

STATE OUTREACH COUNCIL (SOC)

RESOURCE DIRECTORY FOR IOWA

September 2007

The State Outreach Council (SOC) was formed in September of 1998. The
SOC includes Federal and State Agencies and other partners of the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The purpose of the SOC is to
work together on initiatives to identify and meet the needs of
under-served populations in Iowa.

"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in
all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national
origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status,
familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic
information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an
individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not
all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities
who require alternative means for communication of program information
(Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA\'s TARGET
Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of
discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800)
795-3272 (voice) or (202)720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.\"

The Resource Directory for Iowa was published and distributed through
the sponsorship and generosity of member agencies and organizations.

**Services and Assistance**

Agricultural Education

Academic training that leads to a degree in agricultural science

ISU College of Agriculture 7

ISU Extension 7

Agricultural Outreach

Continuing education aimed to provide knowledge about agriculture and
agriculture programs to adult learners

USDA Farm Service Agency 5

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 7

USDA Risk Management Agency 7

USDA Rural Development 7

ISU College of Agriculture 8

ISU Extension 8

Center for Rural Development 8

Agricultural Research

Generate new knowledge through experimentation and application of the
scientific method

USDA Agricultural Research Service 5

USDA Rural Development 7

ISU College of Agriculture 8

ISU Extension 8

ISU Agricultural Marketing Resource Center 8

ISU Office of Social & Economic Trends Analysis 8

Iowa Alliance for Cooperative

Business Development 8

Agricultural Statistics

Gather, analyze and disseminate numerical data relative to agriculture

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service 6

USDA Rural Development 7

ISU Extension 8

ISU Office of Social & Economic Trends Analysis 8

Business Planning/Finance

Provide education, information, business management skills and tools to
help farm operators more effectively operate the financial aspects of
farming or agri-business

USDA Farm Service Agency 5

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 7

USDA Rural Development 7

ISU College of Agriculture 8

ISU Extension 8

Center for Rural Development 8

Community & Economic Development

Provide education, services or resources to help regions or cities
generate jobs, retain existing jobs, or stimulate industrial and
commercial growth. Enhance civic understanding and leadership skills of
minorities and newly arrived immigrants to Iowa.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 7

USDA Rural Development 7

ISU College of Agriculture 8

ISU Extension 8

Iowa Alliance for Cooperative Business Development 8

National Catholic Rural Life Conference 9

Iowa Dept of Econ Development 11

Center for Rural Development 8

Cooperative Development

Provide information, education or resources to develop cooperative
arrangements for economic development

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 7

USDA Rural Development 7

ISU Agricultural Marketing Resource Center 8

Iowa Alliance for Cooperative Business Development 8

Crop Insurance

Provide or subsidize insurance protection for farmers from crop losses
due to natural hazards such as hail, fire, wind, flood, drought, etc.

USDA Farm Service Agency 5

USDA Risk Management Agency 7

Disability Assistance

Provide information, contacts and resources to farmers and others with a
physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more
major life activities

USDA Farm Service Agency 5

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 7

ISU Extension 8

Easter Seals Iowa 9

Iowa Department of Human Rights 9

Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services 12

Emergency Response/Relief

Provide assistance in the form of food, shelter, grants or loans to
individuals at the time of a catastrophe; providing education and
information on how individual can prepare for catastrophe

USDA Farm Service Agency 5

USDA Food and Nutrition Service 6

USDA Rural Development 7

Iowa Concern Hotline 8

Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management 8

National Catholic Rural Life Conference 9

American National Red Cross 9

Iowa Domestic Abuse Hotline 12

Environmental Protection

See NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION

Farm Programs/Payments

Provide direct payments or grants to farmers for participation in
government policy programs

USDA Farm Service Agency 5

USDA Forest Service 6

Farm & Youth Loans

Provide money on a temporary basis to farmers and youths for operating
an agricultural enterprise

USDA Farm Service Agency 5

USDA Forest Service 6

Food Assistance and Safety

Provide grants, vouchers, and other forms of assistance to citizens
facing critical shortages of food

USDA Food and Nutrition Service 6

ISU Extension 8

Iowa Concern Hotline 8

Iowa Department of Human Rights 9

Housing

Provide grants, vouchers, and other forms of assistance to citizens
facing critical needs in housing

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 7

USDA Rural Development 7

Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services 12

Iowa Domestic Abuse Hotline 12

Department of Veterans Affairs 12

US Department of Housing and Urban Development 12

Livestock

Provide education, information or resources to promote livestock
production, maintain livestock health, and improve marketing and
utilization

USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services 5

USDA Farm Service Agency 5

USDA Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration 6

ISU College of Agriculture 8

ISU Extension 8

ISU Agricultural Marketing Resource Center 8

Minority/Diversity Resources

Provide education, services and information of particular interest to
women and minority groups, such as African Americans and Latino
Americans

Iowa Department of Human Rights 9

Commission on the Status of Iowans of Asian and Pacific Island Heritage
10

Iowa Commission on Status of African Americans 10

Iowa Division of Latino Affairs 10

Iowa Commission of the Status of Women 10

Bureau of Refugee Services 11

Natural Resource Conservation

Provide education, skills, and financial resources/incentives to assist
farmers in preserving natural resources (land, water quality, etc.) and
environmental quality

USDA Farm Service Agency 5

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 7

ISU College of Agriculture 8

ISU Extension 8

Iowa Dept of Agriculture & Land Stewardship 9

National Catholic Rural Life Conference 9

Health & Well Being

Provide education, information or resources to citizens needing help in
matters of health and spiritual faith

Iowa Concern Hotline 8

National Catholic Rural Life Conference 9

Utility Assistance

Provide grants, vouchers, and other forms of assistance to citizens
facing critical needs in covering utility bills

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 7

USDA Rural Development 7

Iowa Department of Human Rights 9

Value Added Agriculture

Provide education, information or resources aimed at helping farmers use
changes in production or processing to increase the economic value of an
agricultural commodity

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 7

USDA Rural Development 7

ISU College of Agriculture 8

ISU Extension 8

ISU Agricultural Marketing Resource Center 8

**AGENCY DESCRIPTIONS & CONTACT INFORMATION**

-   USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

The Agricultural Research Service is the principal research agency of
the U.S. Department of Agriculture and includes the following units in
Iowa:

-   National Animal Disease Center

-   National Soil Tilth Laboratory

-   Plant Introduction Research

-   Corn Insects and Crop Genetics Research

USDA Agricultural Research Service

102 Genetics Laboratory, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-3222.
Phone 515-294-8614 Fax 515-294-2265

http://ars.usda.gov/

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-   USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services
    (APHIS)

APHIS protects America's agricultural resources by keeping foreign pests
and diseases out of the country, minimizing damage caused by wildlife,
and protecting certain animals from inhumane treatment. APHIS-Veterinary
Services provides education to producers and veterinarians regarding
animal disease control and eradication programs.

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services

210 Walnut St. 891 Federal Building Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone
515-284-4140 Fax 515-284-4156 www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/

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-   USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)

The Farm Service Agency mission is to equitably serve all farmers,
ranchers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective,
efficient agricultural programs for all Americans. The core duties of
FSA are to implement national agricultural policy, administer credit and
loan programs, and manage conservation, commodity, disaster and farm
marketing programs through a network of local offices.

The following program areas are administered by the Farm Service Agency.

-   Beginning Farmer Loan Programs

-   Youth Loans

-   Other Farm Loan Programs

-   Disaster Assistance

-   Commodity Loans

-   Direct and Counter-cyclical Payment Program (DCP)

-   Non-insured Assistance Program (NAP)

-   Loan Deficiency Payments

-   Conservation Reserve Program

-   Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)

-   Other Conservation Programs

-   Livestock, Dairy, Wool, and Honey Programs

-   Farm Storage Facility Loans

-   Administer National Farm Bill Programs

-   Provide Outreach opportunities to all potential customers

-   Promote Farm Safety Issues and Programs

USDA Farm Service Agency

10500 Buena Vista Court, Des Moines, Iowa 50333.

Phone 515-254-1540 Fax 515-254-1573

www.fsa.usda.gov/ia

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-   USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)

The Food and Nutrition Service increases food security and reduces
hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing
children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and
nutrition education.

USDA Food and Nutrition Service

210 Walnut St. 641 Federal Building Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone
515-284-4035 Fax 515-284-4038 www.fns.usda.gov/fns/

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-   USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

The Food Safety and Inspection Service is responsible for ensuring that
the commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products moving in
interstate commerce or exported to other countries is safe, wholesome,
and correctly labeled and packaged.

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

Room 985, Federal Building, 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309.
Phone (515) 727-8960 Fax (515) 727-8991 http://www.fsis.usda.gov/

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-   USDA Forest Service

The Forest Service is a Federal agency that manages public lands in
national forests and grasslands, conducts forestry research and provides
technical and financial assistance to state and private forestry
agencies.

USDA Forest Service

Eastern Region - R9, 626 East Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202. Phone
(414) 297-3600. Fax (414) 297-3808 www.fs.fed.us/r9/

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-   USDA Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration

The Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration works to
maintain fair trade practices in the marketing of livestock.

-   Monitors scales

-   Assures open, fair competitive marketing conditions

USDA Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration

210 Walnut St. 317 Federal Building Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone
515-323-2579 Fax 515-323-2590 www.usda.gov/gipsa

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-   USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

The National Agricultural Statistics Service provides timely, accurate,
and useful statistics in service to U.S. agriculture.

Scheduled reports of data are published on:

-   Crop production

-   Livestock numbers

-   Prices received and paid by farmers and ranchers

-   Farm chemical usage

-   Cost of production

-   Farm financial conditions

-   Conducts the Census of Agriculture every five years, for years
    ending in 2 or 7.

-   Provides consulting and survey services to other governmental and
    educational entities.

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service

210 Walnut St. 833 Federal Building Des Moines, IA 50309-2195. Phone
515-284-4340 Fax 515-284-4342 www.nass.usda.gov/ia

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-   USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership and
administers programs that enable people to conserve, improve, and
sustain natural resources and the environment. Services include
technical and financial assistance, outreach, and education. Assistance
is also provided through the Resource Conservation and Development
(RC&D) program. RC&Ds\' provide conservation, community development,
economic development, and small business assistance.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

210 Walnut Street, 693 Federal Building, Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone
515-284-4769 Fax 515-284-4394 www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov

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-   USDA Risk Management Agency

The Risk Management Agency administers the crop insurance programs that
help farmers survive a major crop loss, works to find improved risk
management strategies, develops educational curricula and materials, and
trains producers in effective use of risk management tools.

USDA Risk Management Agency

St. Paul Regional Office, 910 Minnesota World Trade Center, 30 Seventh
Street E, St. Paul, MN 55101-4943. Phone 651-290-3304 Fax 651-290-4139
www.rma.usda.gov

The St. Paul Regional Office covers Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

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-   USDA Rural Development

Rural Development provides loans, loan guarantees and grants for
essential public facilities and services such as water and sewer
systems, housing (single and multi-family dwellings), health clinics,
emergency service equipment and facilities, child care facilities,
libraries, assisted living facilities and electric and telephone
service. We promote economic development by supporting loans to
businesses through banks and community-managed lending pools. Renewable
energy systems and energy efficiency improvements to agricultural
producers and rural small businesses can also be financed. We offer
technical assistance and information to help agricultural and other
cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their member
services.

USDA Rural Development

210 Walnut St. 873 Federal Building, Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone
515-284-4663 Fax 515-284-4859

www.rurdev.usda.gov/ia

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-   Iowa State University

ISU, through the College of Agriculture and Extension Service, discovers
and shares science-based knowledge about agriculture and natural
resources.

College of Agriculture

> 138 Curtiss Hall, ISU, Ames, Iowa 50011-1050
>
> Phone: 515-294-2518
>
> Fax: 515-294-6800
>
> Web Site: www.ag.iastate.edu

ISU Extension

> 2150 Beardshear Hall, ISU, Ames, IA 50011-2046
>
> Phone: 515-294-4576
>
> Fax: 515-294-4715
>
> Web Site: www.extension.iastate.edu/

Agricultural Marketing Resource Center

> 1111 NSRIC, ISU, Ames, IA 50011-3310
>
> Phone: 515-294-0648
>
> Fax: 515-294-9496
>
> Web Site: www.agmrc.org

Office of Social & Economic Trends Analysis

> 303 East Hall, ISU, Ames, IA 50010
>
> Phone: 515-294-9903
>
> Fax: 515-294-0592
>
> Web Site: www.seta.iastate.edu/

Iowa Alliance for Cooperative Business Development

> 1041 Food Sciences Bldg, ISU, Ames, IA 50011
>
> Phone: 515-294-2342
>
> Fax: 515-294-6261
>
> Web Site: www.extension.iastate.edu/coops/

Iowa Concern Hotline (available 24 hours a day 7 days per week at no
charge)

> 1-800-447-1985
>
> www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern/

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-   North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development (NCRCD) located
at Iowa State University, is one of four regional centers coordinating
rural development research, education, and outreach throughout the
United States. It is supported by land-grant universities of the North
Central region, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and grants and
contracts from private foundations.

Our mission is to strengthen the ability of the land-grant system and
its partners to help build rural community capacity, create vibrant and
sustainable economies, and cultivate inclusive approaches to governance
to enhance regional well-being. The NCRCRD also provides leadership in
rural development regionally and nationally by identifying, developing
and supporting programs on the vanguard of emerging issues.

North Central Regional Center for Rural Development

107 Curtiss Hall

Ames, Iowa 50011

www.ncrcrd.iastate.edu

Phone: 515-294-8321

Fax: 515-294-3180

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-   Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship - Division of
    Soil Conservation

Responsible for state leadership in the protection and management of
soil, water, and mineral resources.

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship-Division of Soil
Conservation

Wallace State Office Building Des Moines, IA 50319. Phone 515-281-5851
Fax 515-281-6170 www.agriculture.state.ia.us

\*There are local Soil and Water Conservation District offices in each
county, co-located in USDA Service Centers.

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-   Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division

The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division helps to
coordinate activities before, during and after emergencies through
partnerships with local, state, federal and private agencies.

Before disasters, the Division coordinates planning, training and
exercises for public and private responders at the county and state
level.

During disasters, the Division coordinates requests from communities for
personnel, equipment and technical assistance. It also conducts damage
assessments and, when appropriate, requests federal assistance.

After the emergency is stabilized, the Division coordinates state and
federal programs to assist recovery for communities and individuals

Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management

7105 N.W. 70th Avenue, Camp Dodge, Building W-4, Johnston, IA 50131.
Phone 515-725-3231 <http://www.iowahomelandsecurity.org/>

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**Other Agencies and Organizations**

-   National Catholic Rural Life Conference

The National Catholic Rural Life Conference (NCRLC) is an organization
grounded in a tradition that brings together the church, care of
community, and care of creation. NCRLC provides information and
processes to assist rural people with:

> a\. Community and economic development: NCRLC provides asset based,
> participatory parish and community resources to enhance local systems;
> help rural people make connections and develop new local enterprises;
> and support building local leadership in small places.
>
> b\. Health and well being: NCRLC addresses health concerns by
> supporting systems that prevent illness, optimize access to health
> care, and increase agricultural safety and welfare.
>
> c\. Natural resource conservation/environmental concerns: NCRLC brings
> together voices of science and religion to address care of creation
> issues through Catholic and interfaith religious principles.

National Catholic Rural Life Conference

4625 Beaver Avenue Des Moines, IA 50310-2199. Phone 515-270-2634 Fax:
515-270-9447 www.ncrlc.com

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-   Easter Seals Iowa

The Easter Seals FaRM Program assists disabled farmers and families
across the state of Iowa. The program provides technical assistance,
support, and advocacy. The program also assists in finding funding for
equipment modifications.

Easter Seals of Iowa

P O Box 4002 Des Moines, IA 50333. Phone 515-289-1933 Ext. 214. Fax
515-289-1281

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-   The American National Red Cross

The Red Cross is an international humanitarian movement whose stated
mission is to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for the
human being, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering through
disaster and health and safety services and other activities. To find
you local Red Cross chapter call 800-733-2767 or visit
http://www.redcross.org/where/chapts.asp#IA

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-   Iowa Department of Human Rights

Exists to promote equal access to work, services and opportunities to
enhance the well being of diverse populations in Iowa. The Department of
Human Rights includes the following divisions: Community Action
Agencies, Criminal & Juvenile Justice Planning, Deaf Services, Latino
Affairs, Persons with Disabilities, Status of African-Americans, and
Status of Women.

Describes how and where to apply for the low income energy assistance
program. Lists offices individuals would contact for food assistance,
excluding Food Stamp Program and WIC.

Iowa Department of Human Rights

Lucas State Office Bldg, Des Moines, IA 50319. Phone: 515-281-7300
http://www.state.ia.us/government/dhr/

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-   Iowa Commission on the Status of African-Americans

The Commission on the Status of African-Americans exists to address the
needs and concerns of Iowa's African-American citizens, serving as an
advocate for African-Americans in Iowa. Sponsors the annual
African-American Women's Conference, organizes the State Observance of
the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, hosts a series of public
hearings across the state each fall to gather information from
African-American citizens that will later be incorporated into a
legislative action plan, and publishes a quarterly newsletter and annual
status report.

Iowa Commission on the Status of African-Americans

Department of Human Rights, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA
50319. Phone 515-281-7283 or 1-800-351-4659
http://www.state.ia.us/government/dhr/saa

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-   Iowa Division of Latino Affairs

Participates in the development of Iowa Immigration Centers. Provides
interpreter and translator certification. Hosts public hearings
throughout the state each fall to gather information from Latino
citizens that will later be incorporated into a legislative plan of
action. Publishes a quarterly newsletter and makes an annual status
report that keeps Iowans abreast of events in the Latino community.
Provides diversity training. Acts as a referral center. Supports Latino
events and activities. Advocates for positive changes in policies.

Iowa Division of Latino Affairs

Department of Human Rights

Lucas State Office Building, 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319. Phone
515-281-4070 or 1-877-330-3516

Fax 515-242-6119 www.state.ia.us/dhr/la

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-   Iowa Commission on the Status of Women (ICSW)

The Iowa Commission on the Status of Women promotes equality for Iowa
women through study and recommendations for legislative and
administrative action, public information and education, and development
of programs and services. The (ICSW) envisions full participation by
women in the economic, political and social life of the state.

Iowa Commission on the Status of Women

Department of Human Rights, 321 E. 12^th^, Lucas State Office Building,
Des Moines, IA 50319. Phone 515/281-4461 or 800/558-4427 Fax
515/242-6119 http://www.state.ia.us/dhr/sw/

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-   The Commission on the Status of Iowans of Asian and Pacific Islander
    Heritage

The Commission on the Status of Iowans of Asian and Pacific Islander
Heritage (CAPI) and the Division of the Status of Iowans of Asian and
Pacific Islander Heritage (Iowa Department of Human Rights) advises the
governor and the general assembly in order to empower Asians and Pacific
Islanders, improve their well-being and celebrate a diverse Iowa.

The Commission on the Status of Iowans of Asian and Pacific Islander
Heritage

Lucas State Office Building, 2nd floor, 321 E. 12th Street. Des Moines,
IA 50319. Phone 515-281-4223 www.iowacapi.org

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-   Bureau of Refugee Services

Iowa's Bureau of Refugee Services provides for the effective settlement
of refugees by offering a home and a future for those who have been
persecuted. Assists refugees in becoming self-sufficient as quickly as
possible, thereby enabling them to enrich our state through the sharing
of their talents, skills, gifts, and culture. Places refugees into jobs
that promote economic independence, generate tax dollars and help local
economies. Public assistance is used to address an emergency situation
or as a short term assistance to independence.

The Bureau of Refugee Services works with the U.S. Department of State
to assist refugees from other countries with Resettlement, Employment
and Interpreter Services, and Links and Resources.

Bureau of Refugee Services

1200 University Avenue Suite D, Des Moines, IA 50314. Phone 515-283-7999
or 1-800-362-2780 Fax 515-283-9160 http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/refugee/

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-   Iowa Department of Economic Development

The mission is to improve the economic well-being of the state of Iowa,
by working with businesses and communities to strengthen their
foundations for growth.

Iowa Department of Economic Development

200 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA. 50309. Phone (515) 242-4700 Fax
(515) 242-4809 http://www.iowalifechanging.com/

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-   Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

The mission of the Division is to work for and with individuals with
disabilities to achieve their employment, independence, and economic
goals. The Division includes the following bureaus: Disability
Determination Services, Rehabilitation Services, and Administrative
Services.

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

510 East 12th Street, Des Moines, I A 50319-0240.

Phone 515-281-4211 V/TTY Fax 515-281-7645
http://www.ivrs.iowa.gov/maincontact.html

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-   Iowa Domestic Abuse Hotline

1-800-942-0333

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-   US Department of Veterans Affairs

The goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits,
and customer satisfaction. Staff is dedicated and committed to help
veterans get the services they have earned. These include: Burial and
Memorial Benefits, Health Benefits and Services, Compensation and
Pension Benefits, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services,
Home Loan Guaranty Services, Life Insurance Program, Appeals, and
Education Benefits.

US Department of Veterans Affairs

210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone: (800) 827-1000 Fax:
(515)323-7407 http://www.va.gov/

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-   US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Responsible for ensuring a decent, safe, and sanitary home and suitable
living environment for every American. Creates opportunities for home
ownership, provides housing assistance for low income persons, works to
create and maintain the Nation's affordable housing, and enforces fair
housing laws.

US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Federal Office Building, Room 239, 210 Walnut Street

Des Moines, IA 50309. Phone (515) 284-4512 or (800) 735-2943 Fax (515)
284-4743 TTY: (800) 735-2942 http://www.hud.gov/

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**General Sources**

-   State of Iowa Resources

http://www.state.ia.us/

Lists all State Government Agencies Resources A-Z. Or call 515-281-5011
to request a directory.

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-   Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

http://www.cfda.gov

Access to database of all Federal programs available to State and local
governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Territories
of the US, private profit and non-profit organizations and institutions,
specialized groups, and individuals.

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