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Center For Rural Affairs Has Grant Funding Available For Iowa Flood Victims

Center For Rural Affairs Has Grant Funding Available For Iowa Flood Victims

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The Center for Rural Affairs working with Farm Aid and the Iowa Farmers Union still has grant funds available to help those impacted by this spring’s flooding. CFRA Policy Associate Cora Fox says those interested should fill out an application by going to the Center’s website.

She says those needing help need to apply right away as the deadline is this Thursday.

Fox says the Center along with IFU and Farm Aid have provided over $157,000 to those needing help.

For an application or more information just go to the Center’s website at CFRA.org.

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