Title VI subrecipient information
A subrecipient is an entity or person that indirectly receives federal financial assistance to implement a program or activity, which subjects them to Title VI compliance responsibilities. A subrecipient may include, but is not limited to, a city, county, metropolitan or regional planning organization, transit agency,
college/university, contractor or subgrantee.A primary recipient is an entity or person that directly receives federal financial assistance and/or manages a program or activity, which would subject them to Title VI compliance responsibilities. In this situation, the Iowa DOT is the primary recipient.
Resources for developing Title VI Program
Documenting Title VI program
I.M. 1.070 (PDF)
Title VI Agreement (under 250,000) (PDF)
Title VI Plan (over 250,000)
Title VI assurances
I.M. 1.070 (PDF)
Title VI Agreement (under 250,000) (PDF)
Title VI Plan (over 250,000)
Title VI assurances
Title VI overview (video)
Public Funds for Public Benefit. A great resource for sub-recipients.
View video from Federal Highway Administration
View video from Federal Highway Administration
Limited-English proficiency (LEP)
Subrecipients and contractors must take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to LEP individuals.
View Iowa DOT LEP Plan (PDF)
View Iowa DOT LEP Plan (PDF)
Subrecipient complaint procedures
Subrecipients of federal financial assistance shall follow the Iowa DOT's procedure for processing discrimination complaints. Subrecipients shall accept all complaints of discrimination.
Complaints shall include:
Complaints shall include:
- The complainant(s) name, address and phone number.
- A description of the incident that led the complainant to believe discrimination occurred.
- The basis of the complaint (i.e., race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, income status or retaliation).
- The date(s) on which the alleged discrimination occurred.
- Name(s) and contact information of individuals who may have knowledge of the alleged discrimination.
Complaint forms
- External complaint procedures (PDF)
- Title VI complaint form (PDF)
- Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (PDF)
Iowa Department of Transportation
Office of Employee Services – Civil Rights
800 Lincoln Way
Ames, Iowa 50010
Federal and state laws prohibit employment and/or public accommodation discrimination on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran's status. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission at 800-457-4416 or Iowa Department of Transportation's affirmative action officer. If you need accommodations because of a disability to access the Iowa Department of Transportation's services, contact the agency's affirmative action officer at 800-262-0003.
