Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-56.15 - Application procedure
(1)
Application. Application materials for the program are
available from the division and the department for the blind.
(2)
Submittal. Completed
applications shall be submitted to a counselor employed by the division or the
department for the blind.
(3)
Review. Applications will be forwarded to a business
development specialist employed by the division for review. Approval of
technical assistance funding is based upon the results of a business plan
feasibility study. If the application is for financial assistance only, a
business plan feasibility study will be required at the time of submission of
the application. Approval of financial assistance funding is based upon
acceptance of a business plan feasibility study and documentation of the
applicant 's ability to match dollar-for-dollar the amount of funds
requested.
(4)
Funding. Before the division will provide funding for a small
business, the job candidate must complete an in-depth study about the business
the job candidate intends to start and must demonstrate that the business is
feasible.
(5)
Appeal. If an application is denied, an applicant may appeal
the decision to the division or the department for the blind. An appeal shall
be consistent with the appeal processes of the division or the department for
the blind.
Notes
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