541—11.3(8) GEMS coordinator. The GEMS facilitator will coordinate all aspects of GEMS under Iowa Code sections 8.9 and 8.10. The GEMS coordinator will:
	1.	Identify and execute strategies to secure nonstate funds;
	2.	Ensure that all agencies utilize the Iowa grants database to track all competitive grant applications;
	3.	Ensure that all agencies utilize the I/3 grant tracking module for all grants received;
	4.	Operate as the state’s single point of contact, pursuant to Federal Executive Order 12372;
	5.	Establish a grants network, representing all state agencies, to operate in an advisory capacity;
	6.	Assign a state application identifier (SAI) number at each stage of the application process: notification of intent, application submitted, and final status;
	7.	Review competitive grant applications of special significance, at the coordinator’s discretion;
	8.	Serve as liaison with the state single point of contact in contiguous states;
	9.	In cooperation with other state agencies, monitor and refine the GEMS competitive grants review procedures;
	10.	Maintain a list of state agency grants coordinators;
	11.	Ensure, to the greatest degree practicable, that all GEMS competitive grants reviews are conducted in accordance with these rules;
	12.	Provide training and policy guidance; and
	13.	Provide status and results reports to appropriate contacts on an as-needed basis.
[ARC 7499C, IAB 1/10/24, effective 2/14/24]