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Submit an Application

Step 1 – Login to eAdvantage

  • FHLB Des Moines members can access eAdvantage at https://ebus.fhlbdm.com.

    • Reminder: To complete a Member Impact Fund application, users must be assigned the 'Community Investment: Voluntary Program/Member Impact Fund' user role access in eAdvantage. Please refer Online Application Access page for guidance.  
    • For login support, contact MemberServices@fhlbdm.com or call 800.544.3452 ext. 2200.
  • Select 'Voluntary Program / Member Impact Fund Online'.

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Note: eAdvantage has two daily maintenance windows from 8:00 PM (CT) - 8:30 PM (CT) and 6:30 AM (CT) - 7:00 AM (CT). eAdvantage may be unavailable during these times and users may receive an "eAdvantage is currently offline" notification.

Step 2 – Initiate Application

  • Select 'Initiate' in the top menu bar and then 'Application.'

Note: Applications will expire if it is not submitted by the application deadline and will be not be eligible for review.

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Step 3 – Application Information

  • Select the appropriate funding round under the  'Select Round to Display' drop-down menu.
  • Complete the 'Application Name' field.
    • This can be any unique identifier that helps you associate this application in the future. 
  • Complete the 'Matching Funds Information' and select 'Next' to continue.

Reminder – the grantee must be located in the selected state or U.S. territory.

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Step  4 – Member Information

Information about member users will be prepopulated.

  • Select the user(s) from your institution who you want to receive application email notifications.
  • To add new contacts, select 'Add Member Contact' button and provide requested information.
    • It is recommended to include the appropriate person in your accounting department.
    • Do not include grantee contact information at this stage. 
  • Proceed with completing this page and select 'Next' to continue.

Note: Users will receive emails from sender: no-reply-ci@fhlbdm.com. Please ensure this email address is not blocked by your email administrator.

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Step 5 – Grantee Information

  • Select the 'Grantee Organization Type'
    • If the organization is a not-for-profit, enter the Employer Identification Number (EIN) after which the organization’s name and address will be prepopulated. If this information does not prepopulate, manually enter it.
      • If you do not know the grantee’s EIN, you can search active not-for-profits on the IRS.gov website or inquire with grantee.
      • EINs are not applicable to government entities.
  • Complete the required 'Contact Information' fields.
    • Grantee contact information can not be a representative of your organization.
  • Complete the required 'Grantee Mission' fields.
  • Complete 'Grantee Documentation' section.
    • You may skip this section if the organization is:
      • Not-for-profit with a selected EIN
      • Government entity
  • If the organization is a not-for-profit but an EIN cannot be located, upload IRS documentation of not-for-profit status
  • Click 'Save' to continue.

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Step 6 – Use of Funds

  • Select whether the Member Impact Fund award will be used for affordable housing or community development.
  • When selecting the subcategories for how funds will be used, use your best judgment and ensure your 'Award Funding Use and Impact' narrative aligns with the category selected.
  • Examples for completing the 'Award Funding Use and Impact' section are offered below. Do not paste large portions of the grantee’s website to complete this section.
    • Example #1: By receiving Member Impact Fund award, [Grantee] will be able to fund predevelopment expenses, including feasibility studies and design/engineering fees, to support a housing project that will serve people with intellectual disabilities and allow them to have affordable and long-term housing.
    • Example #2: By receiving Member Impact Fund award, [Food Organization] will be able to fully stock its building with food and purchase additional vehicles to deliver the food, resulting in increase in families served of approximately [XX% or XX] meals per week.
    • Example #3: By receiving Member Impact Fund award, [Organization] will be able to hire and train additional staff to lead new home construction and repairs, allowing the Organization to serve an additional [XX] homes.

  • Click 'Save' to continue.

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Step 7 - Certify Acceptance

  • Click 'Save' to certify acceptance of the information listed.

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Step 8 - Submit the Application

  • The application is ready to submit when there is a green checkmark in each row. 
  • If a section does not have a green checkmark, please return to the identified page and complete.
  • Click 'Submit' to complete the application process. 
    • Your application has now been sent to FHLB Des Moines for review. 

Note: If you decide to withdrawal an application, press the 'Withdraw Application' button. You will be required to provide a reason for the withdrawal, and after final review by FHLB Des Moines staff, the application will be withdrawn.

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