D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 1-4009

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

Rule 1-4009 - NON-COMPETITIVE GRANTS: ELIGIBILITY

4009.1

As provided in Section 4(b)(2) and (3)of the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes Establishment Act of 2016, effective April 7, 2017 (D.C. Law 21-261; D.C. Official Code §§ 2-1555.04(b)(2)and (3) ), the OST Office may award non-competitive grants to:

(a) A nonprofit organization that does not provide out-of-school-time programs, provided that:

(1) The nonprofit organization has a proven track record of success in grant- making;

(2) The nonprofit organization agrees to use a minimum of ninety percent (90%) of the OST Office's grant to award subgrants to other nonprofit organizations that provide out-of-school time programs; and

(3) The nonprofit organization agrees to undergo an annual audit and submit quarterly reports to the OST Office on its financial health and its use of the OST Office's grant ; and

(b) Nonprofit organizations for the purpose of providing training or technical assistance to the OST Commission or to nonprofit organizations that provide out-of-school time programs.

4009.2

In order to be eligible to receive a non-competitive grant under Subsection 4009.1, an organization must be in good standing with the District government by:

(a) Having filed all required reports with the District government

(b) Holding all required licenses, registrations, and certifications;

(c) Being compliant with all District and federal tax requirements;

(d) Having a current Certificate of Clean Hands issued by the District government; and

(e) Having a current Certificate of Good Standing issued by the District government.

4009.3

(a) The OST Office may authorize a grantee under § 4009.1(a)to serve as a grantmaking partner of the OST Office.

(b) As a grantmaking partner of the OST Office, the grantee shall be responsible, in whole or in part, as designated by the OST Office, for administering and managing the OST Grant Program; monitoring grant progress; and supporting grantees in meeting the grant requirements.

(c) In carrying out its responsibilities, a grantmaking partner must adhere to the rules, policies, and procedures of OST Office for managing the OST Grant Program.

(d) The rules governing the eligibility for and process for issuance of competitive grants set forth in this chapter shall apply to all subgrants of the grantmaking partner.

4009.4

With the exception of non-competitive grants provided to a grantmaking partner to administer the OST Grant Program under Sub section 4009.1(a), a non-competitive grant awarded by the OST Office shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per organization in any fiscal year.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 1-4009

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