Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 261 - Economic Development Authority
Part X - Rural Housing Needs Assessment Grant Program
Chapter 212 - Vision Iowa Program
Rule 261-212.1 - Purpose
The vision Iowa board is charged by the Iowa legislature and the governor with establishing, overseeing and providing approval of the administration of the vision Iowa program, the community attraction and tourism (CAT) program, and the river enhancement community attraction and tourism (RECAT) fund. The board will encourage and support creative projects that enhance the lives of lowans throughout the state, will encourage and support visionary thinking in cities and towns and counties of all sizes and in all areas, and will leverage state moneys as heavily as possible to attract funds for these projects from other sources. The vision Iowa board will support projects that build on Iowa's imique assets and values and expand the recreational, cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities in the state.