261—39.2 (75GA,ch1201) Definitions. The following definitions will apply to the Iowa main street program unless the context otherwise requires:
“Department” means the Iowa department of economic development.
“Director” means the director of the Iowa department of economic development.
“Eligible activity” includes organization promotion, design and economic restructuring activities to create a positive image and an improved economy in a city’s downtown.
“Eligible applicant” means a city with a population of less than 50,000 based upon the most recent census report or population study completed since the last census, filing a joint application with a local nonprofit organization established by the community to govern the local main street program.
“Grant” means funds received through the Iowa main street program as evidenced by an agreement with the Iowa department of economic development.
“Grantee” means any eligible applicant receiving funds under this program.
“National Main Street Center” refers to an entity within the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a nonprofit national organization chartered by Congress.