The homeland security and emergency management department receives and distributes funds to a variety of entities throughout the state for support of emergency management planning, training, and other initiatives. Unless otherwise prohibited by state or federal law, rule or regulation, the director may make such funds subject to competition. Where such funds are designated by the director to be competitive, the department shall ensure equal access, objective evaluation of applications for these funds, and that grant application material shall contain, at a minimum, specific content.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 605-8.1