GRANT AWARD PROCESS Sample Clauses
The Grant Award Process clause outlines the procedures and criteria for selecting recipients and distributing grant funds. It typically details the steps applicants must follow, such as submitting proposals, meeting eligibility requirements, and undergoing evaluation by a review committee. This clause ensures transparency and fairness in the allocation of grants, helping to prevent disputes and clarify expectations for all parties involved.
GRANT AWARD PROCESS. The Grant award process shall be compliant with provisions of the IPA Implementing Regulation (e.g. Articles 95, 96, 140, 145, etc.) Where appropriate, PRAG procedures and standard templates and models should be followed – adapted as appropriate – unless the provisions of the IPA Implementing Regulation and/or the joint nature of calls for proposals require otherwise.
a) Preparation of the Application Package - The JTS, under the supervision of the JMC, drafts the single Call for proposals, the Guidelines for applicants and the Application form and other documents related to the implementation of the grant schemes, explaining the rules regarding eligibility of applicants and partners, the types of actions and costs, which are eligible for financing and the evaluation criteria following as close as possible the formats foreseen in the PRAG. - The Application Form should cover both parts of the operation, but with clear separation of the activities and costs on each side of the border. The elements contained in the Application Pack (eligibility and evaluation criteria, etc.) must be fully consistent with the relevant Financing Agreement. - Once approved by the JMC, the respective Operating Structures submit the Call for proposals, the Guidelines for applicants and its annexes to the Contracting Authorities for approval.
b) Publication of the single Call for Proposals - When launching the Call for Proposals, the Operating Structures, with the assistance of the JTS, take all appropriate measures to ensure that call for proposals reaches the target groups in line with the requirements of the Practical Guide. The Application pack is made available on the programme website and the websites of the Contracting Authorities and in paper copy. - The JTS is responsible for information campaign and answering questions of potential applicants. JTS provides advice to potential project applicants in understanding and formulating correct application forms. - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) should be available on both the Programme and the Contracting Authorities' websites
c) Selection of the operations As provided by the IPA Implementing Regulation, the submitted project proposals will undergo a joint selection process. The project evaluation should follow PRAG rules (Chapter 6.4.) as amended by the provisions of the IPA Implementing Regulation (e.g. Article 140 on the role of the Commission in the selection of operations)40. A joint Steering Committee, designated by th...
GRANT AWARD PROCESS. 12.1. The grant award will be comprised of the following:
12.1.1. ORIGINAL AWARD AGREEMENT signed by the county judge and the secretary of state, which is on file with the Secretary of State.
12.1.2. The resolution described in Section 13 of this agreement, which is on file with the Secretary of State.
12.1.3. Satisfactory completion of the forms described in Section 14 of this agreement.
12.1.4. AMENDMENT 1 signed by the county judge and the secretary of state, which is on file with the Secretary of State.
12.1.5. Any electronic transactions executed through the Texas HAVA Online Grant System, including grant adjustments, grant amendments, and supplemental awards.
GRANT AWARD PROCESS. 9.1. The COUNTY judge, as authorized official for the COUNTY, has the authority to submit a budget via the Texas HAVA online grant system (▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/). The COUNTY judge may designate the responsibility of completing the online forms at his or her discretion.
9.1.1. The COUNTY judge will use the same user ID and password that was used for previous HAVA funding requests (e.g., voting system acquisition funding). If a new password is needed, email ▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇.
GRANT AWARD PROCESS. 1.1 The IP shall be fully accountable for the completion of all grant making activities in accordance with its financial regulations, rules and policies, to the extent that they are consistent with UNDP’s grant policies and Financial Regulations and Rules. If they are not consistent, UNDP's grant policies and Financial Regulations and Rules must be followed.
1.2 The IP shall conduct an assessment of grant recipient proposal(s) against set selection criteria established in the Project Document or in the call for proposals, and shall submit eligible grant proposal(s) to the Project Board or designated grant selection committee for consideration and final selection.
1.3 The IP shall ensure that:
a. the grant award process is organized in a fully transparent manner that guarantees impartiality and equal treatment to all applicants;
b. all stages of the grant award process are formally documented through standardized checklists and forms;
c. grants are awarded in accordance with formal rules of procedure, including adequate due diligence policies and processes;
d. the evaluation process is based solely on the established criteria for eligibility, selection and exclusion as indicated in the call for proposals;
e. the grant recipient is duly organized and in good standing in its state/country of organization, as well as the eligibility of activities to be carried out with the grant award;
f. all applicants are notified in writing of the grant award outcome;
g. the grant award decision is made public within a reasonable timeframe following its issuance;
▇. ▇▇▇▇▇ funds are channelled transparently and effectively to grant recipients;
i. no grant is awarded retroactively for activities already started or completed at the time of the application; and
j. procedures are in place (and set forth in any agreements the IP enters into with grant recipients pursuant to this Agreement) to:
i. recover grant funds ▇▇▇▇▇▇ paid, and/or to prevent and address irregularities and fraud by the grant recipient; and
ii. suspend, reduce or terminate the grant if the grant recipient fails to comply with its obligations.
1.4 Funding provided by the IP to any individual grant recipient shall not exceed $150,000 per individual grant and $300,000 on a cumulative basis within the same programme period.