541—11.3(8) GEMS coordinator.
- 1. Identify and execute strategies to secure nonstate funds;
- 2. Ensure that all agencies utilize the Iowa grants database to track all competitive grant applications;
- 3. Ensure that all agencies utilize the I/3 grant tracking module for all grants received;
- 4. Operate as the state’s single point of contact, pursuant to Federal Executive Order 12372;
- 5. Establish a grants network, representing all state agencies, to operate in an advisory capacity;
- 6. Assign a state application identifier (SAI) number at each stage of the application process: notification of intent, application submitted, and final status;
- 7. Review competitive grant applications of special significance, at the coordinator’s discretion;
- 8. Serve as liaison with the state single point of contact in contiguous states;
- 9. In cooperation with other state agencies, monitor and refine the GEMS competitive grants review procedures;
- 10. Maintain a list of state agency grants coordinators;
- 11. Ensure, to the greatest degree practicable, that all GEMS competitive grants reviews are conducted in accordance with these rules;
- 12. Provide training and policy guidance; and
- 13. Provide status and results reports to appropriate contacts on an as-needed basis.
The GEMS facilitator will coordinate all aspects of GEMS under Iowa Code sections 8.9 and 8.10. The GEMS coordinator will:
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