The Iowa Finance Authority has awarded $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Marion County.

Habitat for Humanity of Marion County will use a $50,000 State Housing Trust Fund grant to assist in the construction of a 1,200-sq.-ft. single-family home on a vacant infill lot in Knoxville. The project is a partnership between Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, the Weiler Foundation and the Knoxville Community School District. Students in Knoxville High School’s Building Trades class will work on the construction of the new home. This collaboration helps reduce costs while also providing skills and experiences to students who are interested in the construction industry.

Habitat for Humanity homes are sold to income-qualified homebuyers who will receive financial, home repair, homeownership and foreclosure prevention education and must also complete the required sweat equity hours prior to closing on the homes.