Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 261 - Economic Development Authority
Part XII - Energy Division
Chapter 401 - Administration of Financial Assistance
Rule 261-401.11 - Selection Criteria

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 261-401.11

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

The board shall seek to maintain flexibility when making decisions to allocate moneys from the fund to specific proposals. In reviewing applications for financial assistance, the board shall consider the extent to which the proposal is consistent with the energy independence plan as developed in accordance with 2011 Iowa Code section 469.4 and consistent with the statutory purposes of the fund as described in subrule 401.1(1). In addition, the board shall consider the following:

(1) Proposal categories.

a. The board may allocate moneys from the fund annually to projects in any or all of the following categories:
(1) Commercialization.

(2) Research.

(3) Education.

(4) Undesignated.

b. The allocation of moneys by the board to proposals in these categories is discretionary and depends on factors including, but not limited to, the quality and quantity of the applications submitted.

(2) Financial assistance.

a. The board will consider whether the applicant has available financial resources in addition to the fund to support the proposal financially. In assessing available financial resources, the board may:
(1) Consider both private and public funds as available financial resources.

(2) Recognize the contribution of in-kind resources.

(3) Require a match of available financial resources for commercialization proposals.

(4) Give weight to available financial resources for research, education, or other undesignated proposals.

b. The significance of the availability of financial resources may be weighed by the board in its discretion when allocating moneys from the fund for specific proposals.

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