261—302.2(15) Definitions. As used in these rules, unless the context otherwise requires:
“Application” means a formal request on prescribed forms for funds available through this program.
“Arts organization” means an eligible organization whose primary mission, purpose, and services are centered in the arts.
“Authority” means the Iowa economic development authority.
“CLP” means the cultural leadership partners program.
“CLP coordinator” means the authority staff member assigned as the primary contact person for the CLP program.
“Cultural organization” means an eligible organization with a primary mission and purpose that is cultural in nature; the cultural organization must operate as a museum, botanical center, zoo, or center for the performing arts.
“Director” means the director of the authority.
“Eligible organization” means an Iowa arts or cultural organization that meets the criteria for eligibility described in published guidelines. “Eligible organization” shall not include an organization that uses a fiscal agent or the Iowa nonprofit or federal tax-exempt status of another organization; an organization that receives general operating support through other programs administered by the authority or its divisions; a for-profit corporation or business, religious organization, political party, or national service/professional organization; an agency, department or division of county, state or federal government, including libraries, parks, and recreation departments; an auditorium, convention center or similar venue; or an educational institution, organization or PK-12 school, whose primary orientation, mission and purpose are education and the awarding of academic credits.
“End-of-year report” means a report submitted to the authority following the end of a partner organization’s operating year, detailing financial, operational, and programming data of the partner organization.
“Evaluation team” means a team of up to four individuals appointed by the director who have knowledge and expertise relevant to the arts or cultural applicant organization being evaluated for acceptance into the CLP program.
“Matching funds” means nonstate and nonfederal funds equal to or in excess of the grant award.
“Partner organization” means any eligible applicant that has been accepted by the director into the cultural leadership partners program.
[Editorial change: IAC Supplement 11/1/23]