281—16.4(256C) Applications for funding. All applications are submitted in a manner directed by the department; address the standards found in rules 281—16.2(256C), 281—16.3(256C), and 281—16.9(256C); and contain a plan describing how they will fully meet the program standards within one year of the funding award. Points are 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 7421C, IAB 12/27/23, effective 1/31/24]