HomeMy WebLinkAboutFY26 LA2A DVIP ResponseNovember 22, 2024
FY26 Legacy Aid to Agencies
HCDC Question and Answer (Q&A) Session
Instructions
The Q&A session provides an opportunity for commissioners and staff to ask clarifying
questions about the applications submitted through United Way. Please provide written
responses to the questions below. Written responses must be received by City staff no
later than December 6, 2024. This process is intended to gather the information
required to accurately score submissions. Written responses can be directed to Brianna
Thul at bthul@iowa-city.org or dropped off at City Hall (410 E Washington Street).
All information related to this grant will be posted at www.icgov.org/grants. The Housing
and Community Development Commission will hold a meeting on January 27th, 2025,
at 6:30pm in City Hall to develop funding recommendations for City Council. This
meeting is open to the public and applicants are welcome to attend to hear the
conversation. The meeting will also be recorded and posted online for those unable to
attend.
Agency:
DVIP (now includes RVAP)
Questions:
1. Income information for beneficiaries does not appear to be listed in the
application. Is there income data available for beneficiaries reported?
Yes, DVIP/RVAP maintains income data related to housing and emergency shelter
services provided to clients. In addition, DVIP/RVAP maintains income data as required
by federal funding partners throughout our eight-county service area. Last year we
reported to the City of Iowa City the following income data for emergency shelter
residents and housing services recipients in the Iowa City service area:
0-30% AMI – 894 individuals
31-50% AMI - 152 individuals
51-80% AMI – 86 individuals
Over 80% AMI - 62 individuals
Total served in Iowa City – 1194
Ultimately, many of the victims we serve that seek shelter or housing assistance
struggle to maintain or gain a living income. Leaving an abusive situation typically
means leaving during significant physical crisis, with access to few resources.
Complicating the situation further is that most shelter residents can only bring what they
can carry, leaving behind many everyday living resources in order to escape active or
pending violence.