Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 541 - MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Chapter 11 - GRANTS ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Rule 541-11.3 - 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.