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2024 FIREARMS STOARAGE GRANTS RFP <br /> <br />RFP Part 4: Post Award Requirements <br /> Pre-AwardRisk Assessment and Financial Review. In accordance with state and federal grant <br />management policiesit is required to consider a grant applicant's past performance before <br />awarding subsequent grants to them. State policy requires states to conduct a financial review <br />prior to a grant award made of $25,000 and higher to any organization. The necessary <br />information for these is provided in the financial information form in the application. <br />Minnesota’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion in Procurement <br />The State of Minnesota is committed to diversity and inclusion in its public procurement <br />process. The goal is to ensure that those providing goods and services to the State are <br />representative of our Minnesota communities and include businesses owned by minorities, <br />women, veterans, and those with substantial physical disabilities. Creating broader <br />opportunities for historically under-represented groups provides for additional options and <br />greater competition in the marketplace, creates stronger relationships and engagement within <br />our communities, and fosters economic development and equality. <br />To further this commitment, the Department of Administration operates a program for <br />Minnesota-based small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and those with <br />substantial physical disabilities. For additional information on this program, or to determine <br />. <br />eligibility, please call 651-296-2600 or go to the OEP website <br /> Grant Contract Process. After being selected for funding, OJP staff will work with the applicant <br />to negotiate a final budget. The formal grant contract consists of the Grant Agreement, the <br />Terms and Conditions, the Program Guidelines, as well as the work plan and budget.The Grant <br />Agreement will be initiated, signed by grantee and OJP, and once fully executed it is then a <br />legally binding agreement. Grant agreements not signed within 30 days of receipt may be <br />canceled. <br /> Progress Reporting. Grantees will be required to submit regular narrative reports and data in a <br />prescribed manner. <br /> Grant Payments. This is a cost reimbursement grant. Grantees will only be paid for eligible <br />expenses (after the grant contract is fully executed) that are incurred and are consistent with the <br />negotiated budget. <br /> OJP Grant Manual. Grantees, grantee subgrants and contracts agree to follow the OJP Grant <br />Manual as part of the application process. The manual is a resource for how our office manages <br />grants and covers topics such as grant administration policies, program modification policies, <br />general accounting requirements, etc. OJP Grant Manual <br /> Expiring Grant Funds.A portion of the total grant award will expire on June 30, 2025. See the <br />Special Conditions page of the grant contract for details. <br /> <br />DPS Page 8 12/19/2023 <br />Qbhf!282!pg!367 <br /> <br />