The Iowa State Revolving Fund (SRF) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, English-language proficiency, disability, or age in the administration of its programs or activities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. SRF will not tolerate discrimination, intimidation, threats, coercion, or retaliation against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights protected by federal or state law. As a recipient of federal funding, SRF is required to comply with federal nondiscrimination laws, including the following:
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VI”)
- Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”)
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”)
- Age Discrimination Act of 1975
- Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (requiring that no person on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any program receiving Clean Water Act funding)
SRF’s compliance extends to federal regulations implementing the above-referenced statutes, including 40 C.F.R. Part 5 and Part 7.
As a state agency, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) are also required to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (“ADA”) and its implementing regulations at Title 28 Code of Federal Regulations Part 35, and the Iowa Civil Rights Act, Iowa Code 216. If you have any questions about DNR and IFA’s nondiscrimination notice or programs, or if you believe you have been discriminated against with respect to a DNR or IFA program or activity, you may contact either of DNR or IFA's nondiscrimination coordinators:
| Rachel Zander Civil Rights and Nondiscrimination Coordinator Iowa Department of Natural Resources 6200 Park Ave., Ste 200 Des Moines, IA 50321 civilrights@dnr.iowa.gov |
Emily Cohen ADA and Nondiscrimination Coordinator Iowa Department of Natural Resources 6200 Park Ave., Ste 200 Des Moines, IA 50321 civilrights@dnr.iowa.gov |
Brooke Parziale Affirmative Action Officer Iowa Finance Authority 1963 Bell Ave, Ste 200 Des Moines, IA 50315 ifafyi@iowafinance.com |