Rule 44.15 - Grant application proceduresTo aid in the comparative evaluation of proposals, all grant applications must contain the information set forth in rule 44.15(1) in the order listed.
(1)Organization and contents of proposal.a. Cover sheet (rule 44.21, Form 1 ).b. Summary of grant request (rule 44.21, Form 2 ).c. A written narrative proposal on 8½ x 11 inch paper, not to exceed ten double-spaced typewritten pages, which sets forth: (1) The objectives of the project or organization for which funds are requested.(2) The methods by which the objectives are to be accomplished.(3) The qualifications of key individuals responsible for the project or organization.(4) The period of time expected to complete the project (if applicable).(5) Whether support has been or is being requested from other funding sources.(6) The audit mechanism that will be utilized to provide accountability for the requested funds.(7) The extent to which the program serves a reasonable number of clients, its service area, the nature and scope of legal services provided and its impact on the community's demonstrated needs.(8) The extent to which two or more programs in the service area cooperate in the provision of legal assistance.(9) The extent of participation from the bar within the program's service area.(10) The extent to which the program has systems to assure the quality of services provided.(11) The plans for evaluating the success of the project or organization in meeting the objectives.(12) Such additional information as the applicant believes desirable.d. Financial budget form (rule 44.21, Forms 3, 4, and 5 ).e. Funding sources (rule 44.21, Form 6 ).f. Legal problem categories (rule 44.21, Form 7 ).g. Program activity (rule 44.21, Form 8 ).h. Nondiscrimination statement (rule 44.21, Form 9 ). i. Checklist of enclosures (rule 44.21, Form 10 ). (2)Processing of grant applications.a. One written copy and one electronic copy of the application should be directed to the director of the office of professional regulation at the following addresses: Lawyer Trust Account Commission
Iowa Judicial Branch Building
1111 East Court Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50319
iolta@iowacourts. gov
b. The commission will make all recommendations on grant awards, subject to final approval by the supreme court.c. Applicant must submit one original written copy and one electronic copy of its proposal.d. There can be no extensions of or exceptions to established deadlines.e. Grant awards will be announced by the supreme court or by the commission with the approval of the court.Lawyer. Trust. Acc. Comm. Gran. Crit. & Guid. 44.15
Court Order December 27, 1985, effective 2/3/1986; 12/23/1987; 12/27/1991, effective 1/6/1992; 11/9/2001, effective 2/15/2002; 4/9/2003; 12/10/2012; 12/13/2017, effective 1/1/2018.