- Are you one of those individuals who wants to go back to school to further your education in order to get a better job?
- Do you want to start your own business?
- Are you tired of renting and want to buy a home, or maybe just need repairs completed on your current residence?
- Are you struggling to save the money to attain your goal?
- Do you need to purchase a car for transportation to work or school?
Then you might be interested in the Individual Development Account (IDA) program. The IDA program is a four-year savings plan intended to help families with limited income to develop a budget, set goals, establish savings habits, and invest money in an asset. Some of the requirements of the program are that you must be a resident of Indiana, have earned income, and are able to put a small amount into the program on a monthly basis. For each dollar saved, up to $250 a year, the program will match it with four dollars. This means, if you successfully save $250 the program will match it with $1,000, totaling a combined savings of $1,250. If you complete the four-year program at the current rate of match you would have approximately $5,000 to invest in an asset (start a business, education, home-ownership, rehab of current home, car).
Am I eligible?
Yes, if you are:
- An Indiana Resident
- Employed – part or full-time
- Below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines based on household size: Federal Poverty Guidelines
- Able to save a minimum of $25 per month
- Meet the minimum screening requirements
For more information about the program and to get an application, contact Alice Young at (765) 793-4881 or via email at ayoung@capwi.org.