Iowa Administrative Code

38.3(1) Scoring process and criteria. Applications that meet the requirements in rule 261—38.2(15E) will be reviewed and scored by authority staff. The authority may also engage outside reviewers with relevant expertise. The higher an application’s numerical score, the more likel…

38.4(1) Notice of approval. The authority will notify successful applicants in writing of approved requests for certification. Such a notification may include the terms or conditions under which approval is granted. 38.4(2) Contract required. Each successful applicant shall enter…

38.5(1) Eligible expenses. Only expenditures directly related to the active promotion of a nonprofessional sporting event will be reimbursed under the program. Items that will be considered eligible expenses include but are not limited to bid fees, rights fees, sponsorships, paym…

program pursuant to this chapter will receive technical assistance from the authority’s main street Iowa staff, professional staff of Main Street America, and other professional consultants to facilitate the communities’ local main street programs and may receive financial assist…

context otherwise requires: “Authority” means the economic development authority created in Iowa Code section 15.105. “Designated main street Iowa community” means a community that has been selected for participation in the program pursuant to this chapter. “Director” means the d…

39.3(1) Subcontracting. The authority may contract with Main Street America for technical and professional services, as well as with other appropriate consultants and organizations. 39.3(2) Advisory council. The director may appoint a state main street advisory council composed o…

39.4(1) The authority will make standard application forms available only to prospective applicants that have attended an application workshop conducted by the authority. A completed application shall be submitted to the authority no later than the date specified in the applicati…

participation in the program: 39.5(1) The applicant has a well-planned budget demonstrating sustainable funding for ongoing operations and evidence of adequate local sources of funding to support the traditional commercial district revitalization organization and its programming.…

authority as required that document the progress of the program activities. [ARC 0204D, IAB 4/15/26, effective 5/20/26]

shall enter into a standard program agreement with the authority. The program agreement will describe the obligations of the authority and the designated main street Iowa community. If the authority finds that a designated main street Iowa community is not in compliance with the …

“Authority” means the economic development authority created in Iowa Code section 15.105. “Board” means the governing board of the Iowa energy center established pursuant to Iowa Code section 15.120(2) and includes the members appointed to the board by the governor. “Committee” m…

403.2(1) Quorum and voting requirements. Seven or more members of the board constitute a quorum, and any board action requires an affirmative vote by a majority of the members present. 403.2(2) Board officers. Members of the board elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson annual…

“Activity” means one or more specific activities, projects or programs associated with Iowa energy center grant funds. “Authority” means the economic development authority created in Iowa Code section 15.105. “Board” means the governing board of the Iowa energy center established…

404.2(1) Eligible applicants are identified in Iowa Code section 15.120(3)“a.” 404.2(2) Any eligible applicant may submit an application that includes one or more subrecipients. The board may limit the amount of an award that a subrecipient can receive. 404.2(3) Any eligible appl…

404.3(1) For each fiscal year that funds are available, the board will determine the amount of funds available to be awarded as grants in that fiscal year. 404.3(2) If any funds are allocated to a specific grant activity but are not awarded after a funding cycle, the board may re…

404.4(1) Only expenditures directly related to the implementation of the funded grant activity will be reimbursed. Vehicle and equipment purchases are eligible only when the purchase is an integral part of the funded grant activity and must be approved by the board at the time th…

404.5(1) The board will issue funding announcements for grant applications at least once per fiscal year, provided funds are available. 404.5(2) Application forms will be available at iowagrants.gov or another website as identified by the authority. 404.5(3) Applications will onl…

404.6(1) Notice of approval and agreement execution. The authority will notify successful applicants in writing of an approved request for funding. After notifying the recipient of an award, the authority will prepare an agreement that reflects the terms of the award. The recipie…

“Alternate energy production facility” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 476.42. “Authority” means the economic development authority created in Iowa Code section 15.105. “Board” means the governing board of the Iowa energy center established pursuant to Iowa Code se…

405.2(1) The minimum loan amount is $25,000 per project, and the maximum loan amount shall not exceed the amount set forth in Iowa Code section 476.46(2)“d.” 405.2(2) The board shall not lend more than 50 percent of eligible project costs. 405.2(3) Loan terms will be consistent w…

405.3(1) Eligible borrowers. The project shall be wholly owned by an eligible borrower. Eligible borrowers include: a. Persons whose primary residence is in Iowa. b. Businesses registered and domiciled in Iowa. For businesses organized as limited liability companies, each member …

405.4(1) Amendment. Any substantive change to a project shall require an amendment to the loan agreement. The borrower shall request the amendment in writing. No substantive amendment shall be valid until approved by the board. The authority may execute nonsubstantive or correcti…

rules adopted in this chapter shall continue to apply to agreements entered into on or before June 30, 2021. [ARC 0310D, IAB 5/27/26, effective 7/1/26] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 15.120 and 476.46. [Filed ARC 4263C (Notice ARC 4148C, IAB 12/5/18), IA…

“Affiliates” means any entity that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with another entity or person. “Control” as used in this definition means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direc…

406.2(1) The minimum loan amount is $50,000 per project. 406.2(2) The board shall not lend more than 75 percent of total project costs for any project type. For purposes of determining the amount the board may lend pursuant to this subrule, total project costs include eligible co…

406.3(1) Eligible borrowers. Iowa Code section 476.46A(2) describes the entities eligible for financial assistance under this program. 406.3(2) Ineligible borrowers. Ineligible borrowers include: a. A business that is not located in or operating in Iowa. A business that will be l…

406.4(1) Only projects meeting the following criteria are eligible for a loan under this program: a. The project shall be located in Iowa or be for the primary use or benefit of Iowans. If any portion of the project is located outside of Iowa, the applicant bears the burden of de…

406.5(1) Eligible costs. Examples of project costs that are eligible for financial assistance include but are not limited to: a. Real and personal property comprising a project. b. Materials and equipment required for necessary site preparation, construction, and installation. c.…

406.6(1) Application forms are available at iowagrants.gov. 406.6(2) Applications will be accepted only during the established application periods identified by the authority on its website at www.opportunityiowa.gov. 406.6(3) The authority will review applications for completene…

406.7(1) Notice of approval or denial. The authority will notify applicants in writing of the board’s approval or denial of an application. If the application is approved, the notice will include any conditions and terms of the loan. 406.7(2) Loan agreement. A borrower shall ente…

historic buildings may apply for certification to the Secretary of the Interior through the state historic preservation officer of the state in which the property is located. Applications are reviewed and commented on by the state historic preservation officer, and recommendation…

National Historic Preservation Act of 1966; Tax Reform Act of 1986, Public Law 99-514, Sections 48(g) and 170(h); 36 CFR Part 60, the National Register of Historic Places, November 16, 1981, and October 2, 1983; 36 CFR Part 67, Historic Preservation Certifications Pursuant to the…

owner and who elects to rehabilitate a certified historic structure, may apply for tax benefits as a result of the certified historic rehabilitation. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 2/7/24]

411.4(1) Buildings listed individually on the National Register of Historic Places are by definition certified historic structures. 411.4(2) Applications for certification of a particular building located within a registered historic district shall request a certification of sign…

411.5(1) All elements of a rehabilitation project such as interior and exterior of the building(s) site and environment as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, and all phases of demolition, construction, and rehabilitation shall meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standa…

411.6(1) Upon receipt of an application requesting certification of completed work, the staff shall review the application and accompanying photographic documentation for conformance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, Guidelines for Rehabilitation …

resources worthy of preservation. National Register listing serves as a basic standard for providing historic preservation program support. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 2/7/24]

accordance with National Register of Historic Places, 36 CFR 60, November 16, 1981, and October 2, 1983; Determination of Eligibility for Inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, 36 CFR 63, September 21, 1977; and Historic Preservation Certification, 36 CFR Part 67,…

412.3(1) Individuals wishing to nominate a cultural resource to the National Register of Historic Places may contact the National Register Coordinator, Iowa Economic Development Authority, 1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, Iowa 50315, 515.348.6200 to secure a preliminary n…

412.4(1) Completed final nominations shall be reviewed by the staff prior to submission to the Iowa state nominations review committee for approval. 412.4(2) Property owners shall be notified of pending review of a potential nomination by the Iowa state nominations review committ…

Delisting of a property is automatic if the property is completely demolished. Initiative to delist is the responsibility of the national register coordinator. Inquiries may be directed to the National Register Coordinator, Iowa Economic Development Authority, 1963 Bell Avenue, S…

technical assistance for a one-year period to a competitively selected multicounty area which has not been the subject of a cultural resources survey and does not participate in the Certified Local Government Program. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 2/7/24]

the state historic preservation office annual workplan. The contracts shall be competitively bid. [Editorial change: IAC Supplement 2/7/24]

413.3(1) Selection criteria. The criteria considered in the selection of a preservation partner are: a. The breadth of organizations represented in the application for the purpose of maximizing nontraditional audiences and economic development; b. Amount of match available; c. An…

program activities to advise and assist public (federal, state, and local government) agencies in carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities broadly described and established under the National Historic Preservation Act, particularly Sections 106 and 110, as well a…

operate in accordance with the following requirements: 414.2(1) The National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). 414.2(2) Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 60 (36 CFR 60). 414.2(3) Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 61 (36 CFR 61). 414.…

requirements, the authority shall employ a professionally qualified staff that meets the requirements set forth in 36 CFR §61.4(e). [ARC 0268C, IAB 8/8/12, effective 9/12/12; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 2/7/24]

National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing regulations at 36 CFR Part 60, 36 CFR Part 61, and 36 CFR Part 800 shall apply to terms as they are used through this chapter. In addition, the following definitions apply: “Act” means the National Historic Preservation Act …

414.5(1) Technical assistance. The state historic preservation office (SHPO) shall advise and assist federal agencies in carrying out their responsibilities under the Act (and other federal historic preservation laws) and shall cooperate with federal agencies, state agencies, loc…

414.6(1) The level of effort required to meet the “reasonable and good faith” standard in Section 106 review is set forth in 36 CFR §800.4. The level of effort required shall be based on past planning, research and studies; the magnitude and nature of the undertaking and the degr…