605—11.2(29C) Program implementation.

1. 11.2(1)  Disaster proclamation. The Iowa individual assistance grant program (IIAGP) shall be implemented when the governor issues a proclamation of a state of disaster emergency that authorizes individual assistance. The program shall be in effect only in those counties named in the proclamation. Assistance shall be provided for a period not to exceed 120 days from the date of proclamation.
2. 11.2(2)  Voucher system. The IIAGP will be implemented through a reimbursement or voucher system. Reimbursement may include checks provided to the applicant. The applicant must sign a promise to purchase replacement food or personal property.

3. 11.2(3)  Program extensions.

   1. a. The program may be extended beyond 120 days through an extension of the governor’s disaster proclamation; or
   2. b. The program may be extended in 30-day intervals requested by the applicant household through the contracted entity and approved by the department.

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