Edited release
07/13/22
The Johnson County Direct Assistance Program application process has concluded, providing economic relief payments to over 1900 residents.
A release from the County says that the City of Coralville allocated $27,000, and the City of Iowa City allocated $1.35 million to the Direct Assistance Program to fund additional eligible applicants after Johnson County’s $2 million allocation was expended.
Johnson County received 2,411 applications. Of those applications, 2,238 were determined eligible after initial review and an appeal process. The Direct Assistance Program was able to fund 1,919 residents. Through the respective investments, Coralville funded 19 residents; Iowa City funded 472 residents; and Johnson County funded 1,428 residents.
Selected applicants will receive a mailed check for $1400 after being emailed with notification of approval.