Grassley Announces Funding to Iowa Through Fair Housing Initiative Program


? Sen. Chuck Grassley today announced that the Iowa Civil Rights Commission has been award $98,543 by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding will support its "Expanding the Dream ? Providing the Tools to Ensure Sufficient Accessible Housing in Iowa Program."

"It's important that all citizens have access to quality housing options," Grassley said. "These funds will help Iowa improve its assistance to those who have been treated unfairly."

The Iowa Civil Rights Commission will use the funds to increase awareness of individuals with disabilities, their family members, and groups and organizations who advocate on their behalf regarding housing accessibility, and to increase the capacity of Iowa to assist those with housing complaints.