How More Than $1.1 Billion In Lottery Profits Have Helped The State

$170,318,439
Iowa Plan

The Iowa Plan was a long-term economic development program. The Iowa Plan was divided into four basic areas: a Jobs Now program designed to put people to work; government construction programs; community and economic betterment; and educational and agricultural research. Lottery profits were dedicated to the Iowa Plan from fiscal year 1986 through fiscal year 1990.

$35,894,355
CLEAN Fund

The CLEAN Fund stood for Committing the Lottery to Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources. The program dedicated money to environmental and cultural causes. Lottery profits were dedicated to the CLEAN Fund during fiscal year 1991.

$896,385,666
General Fund

Within the state budget, the general fund provides money to a variety of vital projects in Iowa. Some of the programs that receive money from the general fund include education, natural resources, health and family services and public safety. The Governor and the Iowa Legislature allocate money from the general fund based on where they believe those funds are needed most. Since 1992, Iowa Lottery proceeds have been directed to the General Fund.

$14,512,451
Iowa Gamblers Treatment Fund

The Iowa Lottery is committed to responsible play and helping to address the issue of compulsive gambling. The state Gambling Treatment Program provides treatment, counseling and outreach programs as well as the 1-800-BETSOFF helpline. A portion of lottery profits are dedicated to the Gambling Treatment Program each year.

$13,773,572
Special Appropriations

A portion of lottery profits have been earmarked for specific purposes within the state budget.

Iowa Veterans Trust Fund

Beginning in July 2008, a portion of lottery profits are dedicated to the Iowa Veterans Trust Fund to support veterans and their families. The Veterans Trust Fund was created to provide assistance to qualified veterans to help pay for expenses such as job training or college tuition assistance; some dental, vision and hearing assistance; and individual or family counseling programs.
 

Note: All of the amounts listed above are current through Fiscal Year 2008.

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