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REAP Alliance The public participation elements described in the other pages are specified in the REAP law. Another form of public participation exists for REAP and it is not a part of state or local government, nor does it use REAP funding to operate. It is called the REAP Alliance. The REAP Alliance is a coalition of the following 31 private, non-profit organizations:
This is a very impressive list of organizations, both in length and quality. These groups collectively have thousands and thousands of members throughout Iowa. I suggest you slowly read through the list again to get a better feel of the diverse interests that are represented in the Alliance. The Alliance was very instrumental in designing REAP and working with state legislators on the REAP law. It continues to work with state legislators, the Governor's office, and state agency officials as the program is being implemented. Since REAP's inception, the Alliance has remained focused only on REAP. It feels that undivided attention is needed to help assure that REAP remains among the top priorities for state funding appropriations. The Alliance has also worked over the years to prevent changes in how funds are allocated to the various REAP elements. Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of the REAP Alliance is that its membership has remained intact and united. This is particularly impressive when you consider the diversity of interests represented among the membership. When economic times get tough, the unity of a coalition can become vulnerable as individual members begin thinking it may be best to at least get what they can for their individual cause. This has not happened to the REAP Alliance because it firmly believes that REAP's strongest aspect is its diversity of benefits and beneficiaries. Contact person:
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