Member Impact Fund

The application period is now closed. Award notices were sent to members on July 14, 2026.

$25.9 Million Awarded to Missouri Communities

On July 22, FHLB Des Moines announced nearly $25.9 million in grant funding for 720 eligible not-for-profit and government organizations working to strengthen communities across Missouri. Over 950 applications received funding through partnerships with 174 member institutions. FHLB Des Moines matched more than $3 for every $1 contributed by a member institution, resulting in nearly $6.5 million from members and $19.4 million awarded by FHLB Des Moines.

Applications were accepted May 18 - June 5, 2026.

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Award Process and Member Responsibilities 

1. FHLB Des Moines members were notified via email of awards on July 14, 2026

1 If you have not received your award details email or have questions about your award, please contact us at MemberImpactFund@fhlbdm.com

2. FHLB Des Moines will deposit grant funds on July 16, 2026

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 no later than August 16, 2026.

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.  Grantees must verify with the FHLB Des Moines that they received the total award moneys from the member

1 Members must ensure that the grantee completes this requirement by September 16, 2026.

1 Grantees will receive a Verification Form link via email from FHLB Des Moines around August 6, (sender is no-reply-ci@fhlbdm.com) to complete this process. The email will include application award details and a unique link for each individual award received.

1 The Verification Form process should take no more than one minute to complete.

Program User Guide

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.