261—413.3(303) Application procedure and selection.
	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 identified cultural resource that merits preservation and which is central to the region;
	d. 	Identification of a range of potential projects; and
	e. 	Relationship to the planning priorities of the program.
	413.3(2) Applications shall be filed prior to April 15.
	413.3(3) Selection shall be made by the staff with final approval by the state historic preservation officer.
	413.3(4) Inquiries concerning the program may be directed to the State Historic Preservation Officer, Iowa Economic Development Authority, 1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, Iowa 50315, 515.348.6200.
[Editorial change: IAC Supplement 2/7/24]