Section 541.11.3. GEMS coordinator.

The GEMS coordinator shall coordinate all aspects of the grants enterprise management system. The GEMS coordinator shall:

        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.