Member Impact Fund

Coming Soon! Applications Open May 2026

Grant Funding for Missouri

The Member Impact Fund is a matching grant providing up to $3 for every $1 of a member's contribution to an eligible not-for-profit organization or government entity. 

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

Grant recipients must be located in Missouri.

Key Program Details
Applications Accepted May 18 - June 5, 2026
Minimum Member Contribution Members must contribute at least $2,500 per application
Maximum Member Contribution No more than $100,000 for all applications submitted
Awards Announced July 2026
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How to Apply

Applications for the Missouri Member Impact Fund will open on May 18, 2026.

To ensure a quick application process, we recommended reviewing our step-by-step user guide.  

Only FHLB Des Moines members may apply.

PROGRAM USER GUIDE          


Award Process and Member Responsibilities 

1. Awards will be announced in July 2026.
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.  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 the specified deadline.

1 Grantees will receive a Verification Form link via email from FHLB Des Moines (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 typically begins approximately 3 weeks following the member notice and should take no more than 1 minute to complete.

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.