Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-7.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 281-7.5 - Appeal of grant denial or termination

Any applicant may appeal the denial of a properly submitted competitive program grant application or the unilateral termination of a competitive program grant to the director of the department.

(1) Appeals are to be:

a. In writing,

b. Received within ten working days of the date of the notice of decision, and

c. Based on a contention that the process was conducted outside of statutory authority; violated state or federal law, policy, or rule; did not provide adequate public notice; was altered without adequate public notice; or involved conflict of interest by staff or committee members.

(2) The hearing and appeal procedures found in 281-Chapter 6 that govern the director's decisions apply to any appeal of denial or termination.

(3) In the notice of appeal, the grantee will give a short and plain statement of the reasons for the appeal.

(4) The director will issue a decision within a reasonable time, not to exceed 60 days from the date of the hearing.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-7.5

Amended by IAB December 27, 2023/Volume XLVI, Number 13, effective 1/31/2024