Question 1

Which federal government department is in charge of this specific youth relationship grant?

Accepted Answer

Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Population Affairs

Question 2

How will our organization be able to access some of the grant funds?

Accepted Answer

Partnering Organizations will get paid based upon the roles they play and the number of program graduates they provide, at the rate of $10/graduate for hosting a class, $10/graduate for recruiting/referring participants and $20/graduate for providing the trained class facilitator.

Question 3

What is a program graduate?

Accepted Answer

A young person (ages 10 to 24) who completes at least 75% of the hours of an approved program.

Question 4

How binding is this MOA I am signing for our company/church/group?

Accepted Answer

Not at all.  This is a non-binding indication that if we were awarded this grant, you would consider partnering with us. You would not be committed at all to partnering, but your show of support will greatly aid us in securing this 5 year grant.

Question 5

If the grant is awarded, will we have to fill out another MOA?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a more detailed MOA will be developed and sent out if the project is funded.

Question 6

How accurate do we need to be with "Youth Served" when submitting an MOA?

Accepted Answer

For the MOA Youth access numbers (line one) please put down the total number of youth in those age ranges you serve each year within your organization.  On the second line, please use your best estimate on how many students you believe might participate in the program.  On the third line, please estimate how many parents/caregivers to youth between 10-24 in one year.

Question 7

Why are you wanting us to provide an estimated # of parents/caregivers?

Accepted Answer

Parents/Caregivers will be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of adult programming as well throughout the grant period.  This gives us a better idea how many individuals might be interested.

Question 8

Can the MOA be canceled?

Accepted Answer

The agreement may be canceled at any time by either party for any reason with 10 days written notice.

Question 9

Where do I submit my signed MOA?

Accepted Answer

Logan@livethelife.org

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