265—41.2(16) Definitions.

“Applicant” means an eligible provider of homeless services that is applying for SAF funds.

“Authority” means the Iowa finance authority.

“Domestic violence shelter” means a homeless shelter primarily or exclusively serving clients who are homeless due to domestic violence.

“DVIMS” means the Domestic Violence Information Management System, which is Iowa’s designated database for domestic violence shelters.

“ESG” means the Emergency Solutions Grant Program created pursuant to Title 42 of the U.S. Code (42 U.S.C. Section 11375) as well as parts of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations (24 CFR Part 576).

“HMIS” means the Homeless Management Information System as defined in 24 CFR Part 91.

“Homeless” means the same as set forth in 24 CFR Part 91.

“Homeless shelter” or “shelter” means a facility properly zoned and lawfully operating in compliance with all state, county and municipal laws and regulations, including possessing all permits, licenses, certifications and other authorizations required for the facility’s location, which provides temporary shelter with overnight sleeping accommodations for homeless persons and which does not require occupants to sign leases or occupancy agreements.

“HUD” means the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

“Participant” means any person or family who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and is provided assistance from a recipient utilizing SAF funds.

“Private nonprofit organization” means an organization as set forth in 42 U.S.C. Section 11371, which has registered with the state of Iowa as a nonprofit corporation.

“Recipient” means any organization to which the authority distributes SAF funds.

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