Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance Videos for Grant Recipients
The technical assistance videos listed below are designed to provide useful information to grantees of the Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grant Program. These videos are also available on the OCIO’s YouTube channel.
OCIO Summary Invoice (Updated 1/4/23)
OCIO Quarterly Reporting - (Updated 1/13/23 NOFA 7 Only)
*Video is accompanied by a PowerPoint Presentation on Training for 2 CFR 200
Grants Management Policies and Procedures
The Grants Management Guides provided below detail the processes grantees will utilize for the successful management of public funds. These guides may be updated from time to time to capture best practices or changes in state of federal processes.
NOFA 1-2 Grants Management Guide
NOFA 4 Grants Management Guide
NOFA 6 Grants Management Guide
NOFA 7 Grants Management Guide (Updated 10/5/22)
Reimbursement Support
This Excel spreadsheet will assist grantees with completing their reimbursement claims:
Summary Invoice (Updated 11/22)
Noncompetitive Procurement Documentation
This document is provided by the State of Iowa Chief Information Officer to serve as a resource for subrecipients contemplating a noncompetitive contractual relationship with a contractor under a federally-funded award (NOFA 7). The acceptability of a noncompetitive procurement lies exclusively with the U.S. Department of Treasury. The OCIO will not approve noncompetitive procurements.
Noncompetitive Procurement Checklist
Presentation on Federal Procurement Standards and Compliance Tips (New December 8, 2022)
For additional information please review our Questions and Answers about the Broadband program.
For additional information specific to Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds please review the NOFA 7 FAQ.