Grant Renewal Application WA ST Dept of Commerce

Washington State STOP Formula Grant Program Renewal Application for FFY 2019 Washington State has an overarching STOP Grant goal of increasing the safety of youth and adults by supporting communities in developing comprehensive and collaborative strategies to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and/or stalking; and to prioritize the needs and safety of victims while holding offenders accountable for their crimes. NEW SPECIAL CONDITIONS The following special conditions are new for STOP Formula Grant Program funds this year. Grant recipients will be required to certify compliance with these requirements in their grant documents. OCVA Violence Against Women Program staff will be monitoring for compliance. Employment Eligibility Verification for Hiring Under Award Grantees must ensure that, as part of the hiring process for any position that is or will be funded (in whole or in part) with STOP Grant funds, the grantee properly verifies the employment eligibility of the individual being hired, consistent with the provisions of 8 U.S.C. 1324a(a)1 and (2). For purposes of satisfying the requirement of this condition regarding verification of employment eligibility,the grantee may choose to participate in, and use, E-Verify(www.everify.gov), provided an appropriate person authorized to act on behalf of the grantee (or subgrantee) uses E-Verify(and follows the proper E-Verify procedures, including in the event of a "Tentative Nonconfirmation" or a "Final Nonconfirmation") to confirm employment eligibility for each hiring for a position that is or will be funded (in whole or in part) with award funds. Unreasonable Restrictions on Competition Under the Award;Association with Federal Government No grantee (or subgrantee at any tier) may (in any procurement transaction) discriminate against any person or entity on the basis of such person or entity's status as an "associate of the federal government" (or on the basis of such person or entity's status as a parent, affiliate, or subsidiary or such an associate), except as expressly set out in 2 C.F.R. 200.319(a) or as specifically authorized by DOJ. Determination of Suitability to Interact with Participating Minors Grantees and any subgrantees, must make determinations of suitability before certain individuals may interact with participating minors.This requirement applies regardless of an individual's employment status. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION Award Requirements Grantees are bound by statutes, federal and state regulations; the provisions of this application; the Violence Against Women Act(VAWA) and subsequent legislation;the U.S. Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide DOJ Grants Financial Guide, including updates; and any conditions of the grantee's award. Grants and subgrants supported through the STOP Grant Program must meet one or more of the statutory purpose areas,which can be found at 34 U.S.C. § 10441(b). Grant Period of Performance The grant award period is 12 months;January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. System for Award Management(SAM) Applicants must be current with the System for Award Management prior to submitting an application. Applicants can access SAM at https://www.sam.gov.There is no cost to use SAM.Your account must be set to"Public View". 3