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Technical Assistance:Member Impact Fund

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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 round close date 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 "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 organizations 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 NFP’s 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:

      • NFP with a selected EIN

      • Government entity

    • If the organization is a NPF but an EIN cannot be locate upload IRS documentation of NFP status

  • Click "Save" to continue.

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Step 6 – Use of Funds

  • Select if 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.

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.

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.