CHAPTER 141
LOVE OUR KIDS GRANT
641—141.1(321) Definitions. For the purpose of these rules, the following definitions shall apply:
“Applicant” means an individual, organization, or entity that has as its responsibility the development, promotion, and implementation of injury prevention and education initiatives for children and who has submitted an application for a love our kids grant.
“Department” means the Iowa department of public health.
“Project period” means the period of time which the department intends to support the project.
“Service program” means any medical care ambulance service or nontransport service that has received authorization by the department.
[ARC 2477C, IAB 3/30/16, effective 5/5/16]
641—141.2(321) Purpose. The purpose of the love our kids grant is to provide grant funding to statewide, regional and local agencies and service programs that have as their responsibility the development, promotion, and implementation of injury prevention and education initiatives for children in Iowa.
641—141.3(321) Funding limitations. Grants awarded under this program shall be subject to the guidelines within the contract and the following, including but not limited to:
	141.3(1) Up to 10 percent of the funds generated by this program may be retained by the department for program management.
	141.3(2) Rescinded IAB 12/6/06, effective 11/8/06.
	141.3(3) Following the disbursement of the funds pursuant to subrule 141.3(1), funding may be made available to statewide, regional and local agencies or service programs that are responsible for development, promotion, and implementation of injury prevention and education initiatives for children. To the extent possible, funds shall be awarded and equally distributed to applicants across all geographic areas of the state.
	141.3(4) Expenditures occurring prior to the project period are not eligible for reimbursement.
	141.3(5) Grant awards shall be subject to the availability of funds.
[ARC 2477C, IAB 3/30/16, effective 5/5/16]
641—141.4(321) Use of funds. Funds may be used for injury prevention initiatives specified within the guidelines for children aged birth to 21, including but not limited to:
	1.	Education and training materials;
	2.	Equipment, supplies, and materials;
	3.	Public information and education campaigns;
	4.	Conferences/seminars/workshops;
	5.	Contractual services;
	6.	Personnel costs.
[ARC 2477C, IAB 3/30/16, effective 5/5/16]
641—141.5(321) Application process. An application for a love our kids grant is required. Applications are available from the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Emergency and Trauma Services, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075. The application process is as follows:
	141.5(1) Applications from qualified applicants shall be submitted to the department in accordance with the department’s approved application process.
	141.5(2) The department shall review the application and may request clarification, approve the application, or deny the application.
[ARC 2477C, IAB 3/30/16, effective 5/5/16]
641—141.6(321) Application denial—appeal. An applicant may appeal the denial of a timely submitted application. Appeals shall be conducted pursuant to 641—Chapter 176.
[ARC 2477C, IAB 3/30/16, effective 5/5/16]
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 147A.4 and Iowa Code Supplement section 321.34.
[Filed 1/23/98, Notice 10/22/97—published 2/11/98, effective 3/18/98]
[Filed 1/13/05, Notice 11/24/04—published 2/2/05, effective 3/9/05]
[Filed emergency 11/8/06—published 12/6/06, effective 11/8/06]
[Filed 1/10/07, Notice 12/6/06—published 1/31/07, effective 3/7/07]
[Filed ARC 2477C (Notice ARC 2366C, IAB 1/20/16), IAB 3/30/16, effective 5/5/16]