Iowa Administrative Code Agency 222 - Arts Division
🔹 Overview of Agency 222 – Arts Division
Agency 222 governs the Arts Division, which is a state entity designed to support the development, appreciation, and integration of the arts within Iowa communities. The division operates programs, distributes funding, provides technical support, and maintains oversight to ensure that public and nonprofit arts efforts align with state priorities.
🔹 Chapter 1: Organization and Definitions
➤ Purpose
The Arts Division exists to:
Promote excellence in the arts,
Enhance community life and education through artistic engagement,
Provide funding and technical resources to individuals and organizations involved in the arts.
➤ Key Terms Defined
The code defines numerous internal terms that govern all subsequent chapters:
Administrator: The person in charge of day-to-day operations within the division.
Advisory Panel: A group of appointed individuals who review applications and offer recommendations on funding decisions.
Applicant: An individual or organization applying for arts-related funding or participation.
Application: A formal request to the Arts Division for participation in a program or receipt of funding.
Cash Match / In-Kind Match: The share of project expenses contributed by the applicant, either in cash or non-cash resources.
Council: An internal governing or advisory body within the Arts Division.
Fiscal Agent: An eligible organization applying on behalf of a person or group not directly eligible.
Project: Any arts-based activity or program submitted for consideration.
Recipient: An individual or organization that has been awarded funding or support.
🔹 Chapter 2: General Program Policies
This chapter outlines uniform rules that apply to all funding programs:
➤ Application Rules
All applications must follow official formats.
Applications must include full documentation and are subject to internal review.
➤ Notification
Applicants are notified of decisions within a standard timeframe.
➤ Eligibility
Only certain types of entities (nonprofits, individuals, organizations) may apply.
The applicant must fulfill all program conditions to be considered eligible.
➤ Restrictions on Use of Funds
Funding may not be used for:
Political activities,
Construction or capital improvements,
Debt payments,
Indirect costs not directly tied to the project.
➤ Public Acknowledgment
All recipients must publicly acknowledge support from the Arts Division in any related promotional materials.
➤ Records and Reporting
Recipients must:
Submit final reports,
Maintain accurate records,
Allow for internal audits when requested.
➤ Contracting
Funding is only finalized upon signing of an internal contract that details:
Budget terms,
Scope of work,
Deliverables.
➤ Appeals
If a funding decision is disputed, there is a process for internal appeal.
🔹 Chapters 3–13: Program-Specific Rules
Each chapter after Chapter 2 details a specific program offered by the Arts Division. These programs share a structure but are customized to their audience and purpose.
🔸 Chapter 3: Technical Assistance Program
Purpose: To help individuals and organizations improve artistic operations and management.
Assistance Types:
Staff consultations,
Peer advisors (from a roster),
Consultant services.
Funding: Often covers up to 50% of consultant costs.
🔸 Chapter 4: Access to the Arts
Goal: Increase community access to arts, particularly for underserved groups.
Who Can Apply:
Educators,
Schools,
Nonprofits,
Artists.
Review Criteria:
Community involvement,
Planning and follow-up,
Inclusion of underserved populations.
Limits:
Maximum number of funded projects per year,
Minimum advance time required before project start.
🔸 Chapter 5: Project Grant Program
Purpose: Support for defined arts projects.
Applicants Must Include:
Clear goals,
Work plans,
Budgets,
Evidence of public benefit.
🔸 Chapter 7: Arts in Education – Artist Roster
Purpose: Maintain a list of approved artists for educational residencies.
Roster Inclusion Criteria:
Artistic merit,
Ability to teach,
Communication skills.
Artists on Roster:
Must attend orientation,
Are eligible for certain educational grants.
🔸 Chapters 9–13: Additional Grant Programs
Each of these chapters governs a specific funding opportunity:
Chapter 9: Scholarships – Financial support for individuals pursuing training.
Chapter 10: Project Support for Organizations – Funding for nonprofit arts projects.
Chapter 11: Project Support for Individual Artists – Direct support for creative projects by individuals.
Chapter 12: Arts in Education Grants – For school-based arts activities.
Chapter 13: Artists in Schools/Communities Residencies – Supports placements of artists in schools or communities for extended engagements.
Shared Features:
Defined application process,
Internal panel review,
Public benefit requirements,
Contracts and final reports.
🔹 Internal Structure of Decision-Making
Throughout all chapters:
Panels score and recommend applications.
Staff provide technical assistance and initial screening.
Administrator or designated official finalizes funding decisions.
Applicants must meet all documentation and reporting standards to remain eligible for future programs.
✅ Summary
The Iowa Administrative Code – Agency 222: Arts Division sets up a self-contained, structured framework for:
Managing arts programs,
Distributing public resources to arts initiatives,
Monitoring compliance and performance,
Maintaining fairness, accountability, and transparency across all participants.
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