281—16.5 (256C) Applications for funding. All applications shall be submitted on forms provided by the department, and shall address the requirements found in rules 281—16.3(256C), 281—16.4(256C), and 281—16.13(256C). Applicants shall submit a plan describing how they will fully meet the program standards within one year of the funding award. Points shall be awarded based on the applicant’s provision of the following information:
	  1. 	 Preschool program summary;
	  2. 	 Research documentation;
	  3. 	 Identification and documentation of local population;
	  4. 	 Needs assessment of local programs providing services;
	  5. 	 Evidence of collaboration with local agencies to provide comprehensive services; and
	  6. 	 Letters of community support.
[ARC 7787B, IAB 5/20/09, effective 6/24/09]