Iowa Administrative Code

“Authority” means the Iowa economic development authority. “Certified cultural and entertainment district” means a cultural and entertainment district that has been certified by the authority pursuant to these rules. A certified cultural and entertainment district must be a well-…

303.3(1) Public element of partnership. All cities and counties are eligible to serve as the public component of the partnership. Two or more cities or counties may apply jointly for certification of a district that extends across a common boundary. 303.3(2) Private element of pa…

303.4(1) Administering agency. The cultural and entertainment district certification program will be administered by the authority. 303.4(2) Advisory committee. The director shall appoint a cultural and entertainment district advisory committee composed of individuals knowledgeab…

303.5(1) The authority shall establish criteria for the selection of cultural and entertainment districts for certification. The following factors shall be considered: a. Management structure. b. Presence of cultural assets. c. Level of community support. d. Local incentives. e. …

303.6(1) Timing. At least annually, the director will announce the certification of cultural and entertainment districts. If no new certifications have been issued, the director will so state. 303.6(2) Compliance. Certified cultural and entertainment districts must submit an annu…

certified cultural and entertainment districts through incentives. 303.7(1) Owners of property located in certified cultural and entertainment districts may request tax benefits for substantial rehabilitation work on historic buildings. Property owners desiring these tax benefits…

a cultural and entertainment district on any of the following bases: 1. Action was outside statutory authority; 2. Decision was influenced by a conflict of interest; 3. Action violated state law, administrative rule, or written policy; 4. Insufficient public notice was given; and…

terms as they are used throughout 261—Chapters 304 to 308. In addition, as used in 261—Chapters 304 to 308, the following definitions shall apply: “Advisory panel” means a group of citizens appointed by the authority to assist in any aspect of authority programs or services. “App…

Iowa Acts, Senate File 514, section 2125. The mission of the council is to enrich the quality of life and learning in Iowa communities by encouraging excellence in the arts through leadership, grants and technical assistance. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

Development Authority, 1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, Iowa 50315. Regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, state holidays excepted. The telephone number is 515.348.6200. The Internet web address is www.culture.iowaeda.com. [Editorial change: …

statement regarding freedom of expression: “The mission of the Iowa arts council is to advance the arts in Iowa for the benefit of all. Support of free speech is the centerpiece of this mission. The council is an advocate for and defender of the right of free speech by all citize…

261—Chapter 304 shall apply to this chapter. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

programs and services except where noted: 305.2(1) Annually, the authority appoints advisory panels or reviewers to assist in any aspect of authority arts programs or services. The authority shall accept nominations from the general public of qualified individuals to serve in the…

306 to 308 except where noted: 305.3(1) All authority arts programs shall be conducted according to published guidelines that outline the goals of the programs, eligibility requirements, funding priorities, review criteria, application forms, adjudication processes and recipient …

awards three-year funding support for the general operational expenses of major arts organizations with an exemplary track record of artistic and managerial excellence and community service to the citizens of Iowa. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

be made in year one of the three-year funding cycle. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

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261—subrules 305.3(18) and 305.3(19). [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 15.436 and 15.465 to 15.467 as transferred by 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514, section 2125. [Filed 8/30/91, Notice 6/26/91—published 9/18/91…

261—Chapter 304 shall apply for terms as they are used throughout this chapter. In addition, the following definitions shall apply: “Funding cycle” means the three-year funding cycle. “Project year” means July 1 through June 30 and shall coincide with the state of Iowa’s fiscal y…

prior to applying to the operational support partnership program. 306.3(1) An applicant’s primary mission and purpose shall be the arts. 306.3(2) An applicant shall be incorporated in Iowa under the Iowa nonprofit corporation Act and hold federal tax-exempt status, or be a depart…

ability to match the requested amount in cash. Cash match requirements shall be met automatically when an applicant’s operating budget contains nonfederal and nonauthority funds in excess of the award. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

cycle. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

authority or any of its divisions in accordance with restrictions that are incorporated into published program guidelines. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

into published program guidelines. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

incorporated into published program guidelines. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

261—subrules 305.3(12) to 305.3(17). An award allocated to an applicant in year one of the funding cycle shall be maintained during year two and year three except in the case of a significant shift in the arts division’s annual state or federal appropriation. [Editorial change: I…

incentives to Iowa artists and individual arts educators; nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations; schools; area education agencies; local, county, state and federal governmental agencies; and tribal councils to support a wide variety of arts-related activities. [Editorial change:…

261—Chapter 304 shall apply for terms as they are used throughout this chapter. In addition, the following definition shall apply: “Imagine Iowa 2010: A Cultural Vision” means the strategic planning document for the department of cultural affairs. [Editorial change: IAC Supplemen…

arts production or arts experiences at their center and on projects that advance the goals of Imagine Iowa 2010: A Cultural Vision. Additional funding priorities for individual grant programs are as listed in the authority’s published guidelines. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement…

and service to Iowans. Additional review criteria for individual project grant programs are as listed in the arts division’s published guidelines. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

accordance with funding policies and procedures described in 261—Chapter 305. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 15.465 to 15.467 as transferred by 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514, section 2125. [Filed 4/24/02, Not…

supports the development of outstanding high school seniors who excel in the arts and are enrolled in accredited educational programs leading to careers in the arts. A limited number of scholarships are awarded annually to selected students for undergraduate tuition and related e…

261—Chapter 304 shall apply for terms as they are used throughout this chapter. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

level in an Iowa high school and display proven artistic ability in the area of music, dance, visual arts, theatre, folklife or literature. Prior to issuance of funds, a scholarship recipient must be accepted as a full- time undergraduate student majoring in one or more of the na…

published by the authority. A finalist candidate shall participate in a personal interview with an advisory panel. A finalist candidate is required to attend the personal interview at the candidate’s own expense. A finalist candidate unable to attend the personal interview shall …

program guidelines. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

guidelines. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

in address or school enrollment. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

days of the student interview date. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23]

with procedures as outlined in 261—subrules 305.3(18) and 305.3(19). [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/15/23] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 15.465 to 15.467 as transferred by 2023 Iowa Acts, Senate File 514, section 2125. [Filed 4/24/02, Notice 3/20/…

“Authority” means the economic development authority created in Iowa Code section 15.105. “Authority’s website” means the information and related content found at www.opportunityiowa.gov. “Borrower” means a business that is approved for a loan by a lender and that has applied for…

that all conditions in Iowa Code section 15.431(2) are met. [ARC 0203D, IAB 4/15/26, effective 5/20/26]

36.3(1) To apply for assistance under the program, the borrower and lender shall submit an application to the authority in the manner prescribed by the authority. Applications will be accepted and processed by authority staff on a continuing basis, or the authority may establish …

section 15.431(3) through 15.431(10). Extensions are subject to approval by the director. [ARC 0203D, IAB 4/15/26, effective 5/20/26]

the loan amount for the duration of the loan guarantee. The fee applicable to each approved loan guarantee will be established by the program agreement executed pursuant to rule 261—36.6(15). [ARC 0203D, IAB 4/15/26, effective 5/20/26]

the authority, the lender, and the borrower. The agreement, at a minimum, shall include the conditions of the award, including the applicable annual fee to be paid by the lender pursuant to rule 261—36.5(15), the guarantee percentage, the responsibilities of each party, and the p…

the authority in sufficient detail to permit the authority to prepare any reports required by the authority, the authority board, the general assembly, or the governor’s office. [ARC 0203D, IAB 4/15/26, effective 5/20/26] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 15…

following definitions apply: “Actively promote” or “active promotion” means to regularly undertake specific, identifiable actions that encourage greater participation in an activity or that make an activity more visible and accessible. Active promotion includes planning, organizi…

38.2(1) Eligibility. To be eligible under the program, an applicant shall meet all of the following requirements: a. The applicant shall propose to operate a regional sports authority district that is governed by a board that meets the requirements of Iowa Code section 15E.321(5)…