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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCertification of Understanding FY 2024-25 Final                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Agency Name: Program Name: Certification of Understanding (Page 1 of 2) I (we) have read and understood all of the eligibility requirements; grant conditions; award procedures; and records, reporting, and fiscal accountability requirements as mandated in Article 25, Sections 2‐ 135 – 2‐142.1, Hawai‘i County Code, relating to Appropriation of Funds to Nonprofit Organizations. I (we) agree to allow the County (the Legislative Auditor, the Department of Finance, designated Council representative, or expending/oversight agency) full, free, and unrestricted access and authority to examine and inspect any facility, equipment, property, or records pertinent to the grant, contract, or program for which funds were used. I (we) hereby certify that information supplied herein, including all supporting documents, is correct and that I (we) have the authority and ability to fully administer the program(s) pursuant to law. I (we) understand that information supplied herein shall be made public according to Chapter 92F, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. I (we) understand that applications will not be reviewed by County personnel receiving our County Nonprofit Grant submittal, and that we have full responsibility to ensure that all documents are complete and accurate prior to submittal. I (we) understand that all documents requiring a current signature must be signed by authorized personnel. Unsigned documents will be disqualified. If awarded a grant from the County of Hawai‘i, I (we) understand and will comply with the requirement to enroll with Hawai‘i Compliance Express and be compliant prior to receiving payment(s). To register, go to http://vendors.ehawaii.gov, complete the easy step‐by‐step process, and pay the annual registration fee online using a credit card. If awarded a grant from the County of Hawai‘i, I (we) understand and will comply with the requirement to submit a year‐end report to the County Council within 60 days after June 30 of the contractual year for which the grant was awarded. The report, using the template provided, shall include an explanation of the public benefits derived from the awarding of the grant (focusing on specific, measurable outcomes), a complete accounting of all expenditures supported by County of Hawai‘i grant funds, and a listing of other funding sources and amounts obtained during the award period. Failure to submit a timely, complete, and accurate year‐end report, using the template provided, will impact the evaluation of your program’s or agency’s future funding requests. NONPROFIT GRANT APPLICATION FY 2024‐2025 Page 1 of 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Agency Name: Program Name: 11. Certification of Understanding (Page 2 of 2) If awarded a grant from the County of Hawai‘i, I (we) understand that a current Certificate of Liability ($2,000,000 general aggregate and $1,000,000 each occurrence) must be provided to the County of Hawai‘i Finance Department, which specifically and explicitly indicates that the County of Hawai‘i is an additional insured prior to receiving any payment(s). I (we) understand that failure to submit the final report within 60 days of June 30th shall result in loss of all grant funds received during the grant period (must be refunded to County) and exclusion from future grant participation for a minimum of one year or until a written report is submitted to, and accepted by, the council. I (we) understand there is no provision for further notification to submit the final report. Information and instructions are available at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/fn‐nonprofit‐grant‐forms/ on or about May 30 of the year the final report is due. As part of this application, you acknowledge that any funds awarded will be restricted for the purposes stated in the application, except for a maximum ten percent (10%) for administrative and overhead costs. Any funds unused by June 30, 2025 must be returned to the County of Hawai‘i with the final report. Failure to return these funds in a timely manner will impact the evaluation of your agency’s future funding request and may result in actions taken to recover these funds. Awards cannot provide funds for Capital Improvements (Cost of Construction, materials, insurance or securities) on private properties unless otherwise authorized by law. By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read and understood these requirements. Signature of Authorized Person Date Title/Position of Authorized Person NONPROFIT GRANT APPLICATION FY 2024‐2025 Page 2 of 2