D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 1-4005

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 1-4005 - COMPETITIVE GRANTS: GRANT AGREEMENTS

4005.1

After notice of a grant award is provided to an applicant, the OST Office and applicant shall enter into grant agreement negotiations. The negotiations may make changes to the funding amount proposed in the applicant's application, the program budget included in the applicant's application, and other elements of the applicant's application provided.

4005.2

If the OST Office and the applicant do not agree upon the terms of the grant agreement within fifteen (15) business days after the OST Office provides notice of the grant award, the OST Office may terminate the grant award.

4005.3

In addition to such other terms that may be included in the grant agreement, the grant agreement shall specify that the awardee shall comply with:

(a) The Youth Bullying Prevention Act of 2012, effective September 14, 2012 (D.C. Law 19-167; D.C. Official Code §§ 2-1535.01et seq.);

(b) The District of Columbia Human Rights Act of 1977, effective December 13, 2011 (D.C. Law 2-38; D.C. Official Code §§ 2-1401et seq.);

(c) Background check policy: All employees, volunteers, and contractors of the applicant who work with youth have undergone the necessary background checks and clearances, including those required by the Criminal Background Checks for the Protection of Children Act of 2004, effective April 13, 2005 (D.C. Law 15-353; D.C. Official Code §§ 4-1501.01et seq.); and

(d) All other applicable District and federal laws and regulations.

4005.4

Grant awards shall not be final until the execution of the grant agreement by both the awardee and the OST Office and, if necessary, approval by the Council.

4005.5

A grantee may not use grant funds to pay for costs incurred before the grant award is final.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 1-4005

Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 1699 (2/5/2021)