CHAPTER 5
PROJECT GRANT PROGRAMS
[Prior to 2/1/06, see 222—Chs 5, 8 and 10 to 13]
222—5.1(303) Project grant programs. The arts division project grant programs provide financial 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.
222—5.2(303) Definitions. The definitions of terms listed in Iowa Code section 17A.2 and 222—Chapter 1 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.
222—5.3(303) Funding priorities. The arts division places a high priority on projects that have high-quality 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 arts division’s published guidelines.
222—5.4(303) Review criteria. Review criteria for all project grant programs include artistic excellence and service to Iowans. Additional review criteria for individual project grant programs are as listed in the arts division’s published guidelines.
222—5.5(303) Funding policies and procedures. Arts division project grant programs shall operate in accordance with funding policies and procedures described in rule 222—2.3(303).
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 303.
[Filed 4/24/02, Notice 3/20/02—published 5/15/02, effective 6/30/02]
[Filed 1/13/06, Notice 11/23/05—published 2/1/06, effective 3/8/06]