Federal Surplus

Eligible Organizations

The following activities are eligible to receive donations of federal surplus personal property through the Iowa Federal Surplus program:

• State and public agencies
• Nonprofit educational and public health activities, including programs for the homless and impoverished
• Nonprofit and public programs for the elderly
• Public airports
• Educational activities of special interest to the Armed Services
• Other donee activities

For more information about eligibility and questions concerning program requirements, contact Iowa Federal Surplus at 515-266-6913.

All organizations that wish to receive Federal Surplus property must provide a completed Federal Surplus Application.

The Federal Surplus program is covered by Federal nondiscrimination laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, disability and sex. For more information, please click here.

Private companies, the general public and employees of eligible organizations are NOT eligible to purchase from Federal Surplus.

Application Process

All organizations that wish to receive Federal Surplus property must provide a completed Federal Surplus Application. Applications must be updated every two years. To submit an application, please download and fill out one of the following forms:

• PDF Format (Print & fill out by hand or fill out electronically)
• Microsoft Word (Fill out electronically)
• Please review the following documents to assist you in the application process:
  • IASASP Instructions For Application
  • IASASP Required Documentation For Applicants

Completed forms must to printed, signed and either faxed or mailed to the Iowa Federal Surplus Office. If you have any question or problems filling out the application, please contact Clint at clint.schmidt@iowa.gov.

Applications are subject to a $75 processing fee for the initial application; renewals are done at no charge.

The Federal Surplus program is covered by Federal nondiscrimination laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, disability and sex. For more information, please click here.