Member Impact Fund

Application awards will be announced on or around February 13, 2026

Grant Funding for Alaska, South Dakota, Guam, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

Up to $6 million is available through the Member Impact Fund, a matching grant program providing up to $3 for every $1 of a member’s contribution to a not-for-profit organization or government entity’s whose eligibility is confirmed by FHLB Des Moines.

Grants may be used for capacity building or working capital to advance affordable housing or community development.

Grant recipients must be located in Alaska, South Dakota, American Samoa, Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Key Program Details
Application Period is Now Closed Applications were accepted through Jan. 30, until 4:30 p.m. CT
Minimum Member Contribution Members must contribute at least $2,500 per application
Maximum Member Contribution No more than $200,000 for all applications submitted
Awards Announced On or around February 13, 2026

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How to Apply

The application period has now ended. Application were accepted Jan. 12 - 30, 2026, until 4:30 p.m CT

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Award Process and Member Responsibilities 

1. Awards announced on or around Feb. 13
2. FHLB Des Moines will deposit grant funds within 2 weeks

1 Verify you received award(s) in your Demand Deposit Account (DDA).

3.  Members must disburse the Member Impact Fund award and member's match to grantee

1 Disburse to grantee within one month of receiving the award in your DDA.

4. Let’s celebrate! A media kit is available to support your efforts

1 Members will acknowledge the FHLB Des Moines' contribution in any public promotions or announcements.

5.  FHLB Des Moines will directly notify each grantee of award verification requirement

1 Members must ensure that the grantee completes this requirement within two months of having funds deposited to the member’s DDA.

WANT TO STAY INFORMED?

FHLB Des Moines members can subscribe to our Member Impact Fund communications list by completing the form below. 

* This form is meant for members only. Award notices will be sent to all application contacts.