Or. Admin. Code § 330-290-0060

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025

Section 330-290-0060 - Use of grant funds

(1) An eligible entity may use a percentage, as specified in a performance agreement, not to exceed 15 percent, of the awarded grant funds for program-related administrative expenses and marketing costs.

(2) The Department may consider awarding additional administrative costs, in addition to the 15 percent, if an applicant can demonstrate that additional administrative costs are essential to implementing a successful program. The applicant must clearly state how the funds will be used and why additional funding is required. Circumstances where additional funding may be considered by the Department will be stated in the funding opportunity announcement.

(3) Eligible administrative and marketing costs include the following costs if they are necessary to administer and market the program:

(a) Direct costs to implement and monitor the program including staffing, materials, supplies, and travel; and

(b) Other costs the Department determines should be eligible because they are necessary to administer or market the program.

(4) The Department may list and provide guidance regarding ineligible administrative and marketing costs in the funding opportunity announcement.

(5) Grantee and partner organizations may use funds to provide financial assistance to program participants, in an effort to ensure program completion, in the following forms:

(a) Training and training materials such as textbooks and manuals;

(b) Certification exam fees;

(c) Travel reimbursement;

(d) Wage stipends;

(e) Technical assistance;

(f) Software licenses;

(g) Wraparound services deemed by the Department to be necessary for the successful completion of the program by participants; and

(h) Employer engagement and hiring incentives.

(6) Eligible costs include costs associated with training material development, including the addition of culturally-specific materials.

(7) Staffing associated with providing training to program participants by grantee or partner entity are not considered administrative costs and are therefore not included in the 15 percent cap for administrative costs.

(8) The creation of informational material not directly related to the delivery of training under the program is allowable as long as it falls within the following categories and is made available to the Department for public outreach and education:

(a) Information on the availability of moneys, programs, rebates and other incentives for acquiring and installing energy efficient appliances for heating and cooling;

(b) Materials describing methods, techniques, available incentives and funding available for upgrading electrical panels and wiring to accommodate energy efficient appliances for heating and cooling; and

(c) Information to assist contractors and property owners in planning for, installing and operating heat pumps.

Or. Admin. Code § 330-290-0060

DOE 7-2024, adopt filed 10/29/2024, effective 10/29/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: Oregon Laws 2023 Chapter 442 & ORS 469.040

Statutes/Other Implemented: Oregon Laws 2023 Chapter 442