2021/07/28 Council Agenda Packet

Additional Application Components Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity If an application proposes research (including research and development) and/or evaluation, the applicant must demonstrate research/evaluation independence and integrity, including appropriate safeguards, before it may receive award funds. Applicants will submit a description of their research and evaluation independence and integrity by uploading the document as an attachment in JustGrants. For additional information regarding demonstrating research/evaluation independence and integrity, including appropriate safeguards, see the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide. Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government A JAG application is not complete, and a unit of local government may not access award funds, unless the chief executive of the applicant unit of local government (e.g., mayor or chairman) properly executes, and the unit of local government submits, the "Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government" attached in the section above entitled Other Program Requirements. The most up-to-date certification form can be found at: https://bja.ojp.gov/program/jag/certifications-assurances. Disclosures and Assurances Applications will complete the following disclosures and assurances. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Applicants will complete and submit the SF-LLL in Grants.gov. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items Applicants will complete the JustGrants web -based Applicant Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items form. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. DOJ Certified Standard Assurance See DOJ Certified Standard Assurance on the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide. DOJ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements Applicants will review and accept the DOJ Certified Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug -Free Workplace Requirements. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide. Applicant Disclosure and Justification — DOJ High Risk Grantees (if applicable) If applicable, applicants will submit as an attachment in JustGrants. See the OJP Grant Application Resource Guide for additional information. A DOJ High Risk Grantee is a recipient that has received a DOJ High Risk designation based on a documented history of unsatisfactory performance, financial instability, management system or other internal control deficiencies, or noncompliance with award terms and conditions on prior awards, or that is otherwise not responsible. How to Apply Applicants will submit an SF-424 and an SF-LLL in Grants.gov at https://www.qrants.gov/web/grants/reqister.html. 19