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Appendix D: BSET Grant Guidance and Application Kit 0 Fundraising activities; Promotional gifts; and, Membership dues IV. Applications Applicants are required to submit the Application (Form B-1) and sub-forms listed in Section . Applications will be accepted for consideration on a “first come, first served” basis. Because funds are limited, not all requests may receive funding. V. Debarred and Suspended Parties GDEM and grantees shall not make any award or permit any award (grant or contract) at any tier to any party which is debarred or suspended or is otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, “Debarment and Suspension.” A current list of “Parties Excluded from Procurement and Non-procurement Programs” may be obtained from the federal General Services Administration in electronic form via modem or on the Internet at http://www.epls.gov. State agencies are prohibited by the state appropriations act from purchasing goods or services with appropriated funds “from companies which have been found, in a judicial or state agency administrative proceeding, to be guilty of unfair business practices.” The restriction on such purchases remains in effect for one year from the date of the determination of guilt. VI. Funding Availability There are limited funds available under this grant program. The BSET is a reimbursement program of actual costs for eligible purchases. Advances may be provided to supply sufficient funds to the participant to acquire the eligible equipment and services during the specified period. VII. Match Requirement There is no match requirement for this grant program. BSET funds may not be used as a match requirement for any other federal or state grant programs without prior, written approval of GDEM. VIII. Project/Award Period The project period begins on May 1, 2008 and ends on August 1, 2009. All funds must be expended by August 1, 2009. Given the statutory deadline for the program, no extension can be granted for this BSET Grant Program.
Section 3: Application and Submission Information I. Application A. Program participants must apply to participate in the BSET by submitting a complete BSET Application package, which consists of the forms listed below. The forms are included in Appendix A of this Guide and are available separate as Microsoft Word® files. B. Signatures on Forms Specific individuals named on the Designation of Grant Officials must sign many of the BSET forms listed below with an original signature. These officials include: 1. Authorized Official or Representative An individual who has been authorized by the governing body of the applicant jurisdiction or organization to apply for, accept, or decline grants on behalf of the jurisdiction or organization. For local governments, an authorized official is usually the County Judge, Mayor, or City Manager. 2. Grant Financial Officer This individual should be the chief financial officer of the applicant jurisdiction or organization. This is the person who will be contacted by the GDEM Support Services staff if questions arise regarding financial aspects of the grant. This person will receive BSET audit findings and reimbursement warrants/direct deposit notices. Findings and notices will be sent to the address indicated on the Form B-2. . Grant Performance Officer C. BSET Forms The Grant Performance Officer is directly responsible for carrying out tasks outlined in the Statement of Work that will be supported by grant funds. 1. BSET Application (Form B-1). An Authorized Official and the Grant Performance Officer must sign the Application. 2. Designation of Grant Officials (Form B-2). See “Signatures on Forms” above. . Application for State Assistance (Form B- ). Instructions are included with the form. An original signature of an Authorized Official must sign this form. 4. Budget (Form B-4). This form is self-explanatory. This form will assist GDEM in determining funding levels. 5. Assurances and Certifications (Form B-5). The applicant must assure and certify compliance with any and all applicable state statutes, regulations, policies, guidelines and requirements, including, but not limited to, OMB Circular No. A-87; the Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS); and Chapters 411 and 418 of the Texas Government Code, Article IX of the 2008-08 General Appropriation Act, that govern the application, acceptance and use of State funds for this project. In instances where multiple requirements apply to a grantee, the more restrictive requirement applies. Specifically, the applicable requirements of Form B-5 must be certified by signature. The name and title of the Authorized Representative must be entered in the space provided and the form should be signed and dated by the Authorized Representative; see above for a definition of Authorized Representative. Appendix D: BSET Grant Guidance and Application Kit 1
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