The program shall administer a competitive application process
every three years unless otherwise directed by the board. The amount of the
funds awarded shall be contingent upon the funds available through state and
federal sources. The chief shall announce the opening of an application period
through public notice, including but not limited to notice to current grantees
and other eligible agencies identified by the program. Applications must be
received by the designated due date.
(1) Competitive grant applications will be
awarded based on the availability of funds, history and demonstration of
quality of services provided, compliance with the requirements of the section,
number of victims served or other statistical data deemed useful by the program
to demonstrate successful and costeffective use of awarded funds, population
served, and geographical distribution of funds across the state. A preference
shall be given to continued funding of agencies and programs that have
demonstrated success.
(2) Focus
grants will be awarded at the discretion of the chief and of the deputy
attorney general who oversees the section. Funds utilized for focus grant
applications must comply with all applicable state and federal rules and
regulations. The award total of focus grant applications from one funding
source may not exceed 3 percent of the funds available from the source in one
fiscal year.
Notes
Iowa Admin. Code
r. 61-9.53
Adopted by
IAB
November 13, 2024/Volume XLVII, Number 10, effective
12/18/2024
