Jennifer Kolacia, Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) Program Manager, Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) Program Manager

Administers grant cycles
RISE $38 million annually; Feb 1/Sept 1 Local Development & rolling Immediate Opportunity
FLAP funds at the call of Eastern Federal Lands (FHWA)
Reviews RISE applications for eligibility
Monitors RISE projects for job creation and development compliance
Provides local administration of FLAP w/EFL-FHWA
Administers development of all awarded projects with few exceptions
Manages RISE funds and prepares monthly award documentation for Iowa Transportation Commission
Also assists with development of some Iowa’s TAP projects and Linking Iowa’s Freight Transportation System (LIFTS) pr