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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC10-052 National Forest Foundation Ski Conservation Fund Aware RecipientAL AWARD RECIPIENT AGREEMENT `'T Ski Conservation Fund [ O N White River National Forest Award Recipient: Eagle County Government Project Name: 2010 Eagle Yoicth Conservation Corps Project ID: CC-211B Award Period: February 15, 2010 -February 14, 2011 In return for project support approved by the National Forest Foundation (NFF) in the amount of $30,000.00, Eagle County Government (herein after referred to as "Award Recipient") agrees to apply the award money specifically toward the above specified project, and agrees to the Ski Conservation Fund (SCF) Terms and Conditions in their entirety. The NFF will support the above-specified project for the stated award period. All project funds must be requested before the close of the award period. SCF funds that have not been used and expended as specified in the application and within the award period must be returned to the NFF. No SCF funds maybe directed to the U.S. Forest Service or any other federal agency. No extensions are possible under this program. The Award Recipient agrees to publicize the financial support of the NFF, Vail Resorts, and the U.S. Forest Service in the project and to provide the NFF with copies of all publicity efforts such as press releases, press clippings, or relevant newsletters, and Web site links. The Award Recipient agrees to submit a project update report for the initial six months of the grant by August 14, 2010, and a final report (including a CD or DVD with digital images) to the National Forest Foundation by March 14, 2011. Pleas- complet his page /nd return it to the National Forest Foundation to release funds. ~/ /, V , 2 ~%-ifl 3~~ti n l it m J ~P siel Date Signature Date President ~cxY Gam. ~. t- ~ S~ e Y Name (Please Print) National Forest Foundation Lhairw~c~.~ Building 27, Suite 3 Fort Missoula Road Missoula, MT 59804 Phone: 406-542-2805 Fax: 406-542-2810 http://www.nationalforests.org Title Organization Ci0-~~~ TIONAL PROJECT TERMS AND CONDITIONS Ski Conservation Fund N D A T I O N White River National Forest Award Recipient: Eagle County Government Project Name: 2010 Eagle Youth Conservation Corps Projec t ID: CC-211B Award Arnount: $30,000.00 Award Period: February 15, 2010 -February 14, 2011 Congratulations on your receipt of a Ski Conservation Fund (SCF) award from the National Forest Foundation (NFF) and Vail Resorts. This document contains the terms and conditions of your award. Please read this document in its entirety, and sign and return the enclosed Award Recipient Agreement promptly to release project funds. I. FUNDING AND FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS This section describes the types of funds involved in project funding, their restrictions, and other project financial requirements. A. SCF Funds awarded by the NFF consist of federal funds and contributions from guests of , and are subject to the following restrictions: • No SCF funds maybe directed to the U.S. Forest Service or any other federal agency. • The award recipient cannot use SCF funds as a match for other federal funds. • No portion of the matching funds may be used to cover general operating expenses, overhead, or other indirect expenses without prior approval of the NFF. Direct expenses related to overhead must be specifically accounted for. • The Award Recipient must request and expend all NFF funds within the stated award period. If all awarded funds have not been requested and expended before the project completion date, the remaining funds become unavailable and project costs will not be reimbursed. B. Non-Federal Private Donor Funds are optional supporting project funds from sources other than the SCF or Federal agencies and are not restricted by the NFF. Please ~ document these funds to show additional leverage. 2009 SCF Tenns and Conditions 1 4/30/08 H. Administrative & Audit Requirements: The following applicable federal cost principles, administrative requirements, and audit requirements apply: For States, Native American Tribes, and Local Governments: OMB Circular A-87 and A-128 For Non-profit Organizations: OMB Circular A-110, A-122, and A-133 For Educational Institutions: OMB Circular A-21 and A-133 Recipients required to be audited under OMB Circular A-133 or OMB Circular A-128 must provide the NFF with a copy of all audit reports. Some organizations are not required to have an audit under these two circulars; in these instances, they must notify the NFF in writing of that fact and submit reviewed financial statements. I. Changes to Project Terms are subject to the following conditions: • The NFF makes this project award with the understanding that all funds will be used in accordance with the approved project description and budget, in the specified time frame. Should there be any change in the project purpose, method of operation, or budget, the Award Recipient must request in writing, approval for changes to be made. The Award Recipient must receive written approval of any proposed changes prior to implementing them. • No extensions are possible under the SCF. Any unspent funds remaining at the end of the award period must be returned to the NFF. Applying for Future SCF Rounds: Organizations re-applying for funding through the NFF Ski Conservation Fund in future selection rounds must have submitted a complete final report for the originally funded project before ariy new NFF SCF funds will be distributed. II. REPORTING It is the responsibility of the Award Recipient to keep the NFF informed of the project's progress. Please submit a total of two copies of update and final reports, one in hard copy and one electronically. Additional items such as news clippings or photos may be mailed. The following is a summary of project reporting requirements. Please see the Reporting Guidelines in the award packet for additional detail. ?009 SCF Teams and Conditions ~ 4/30/03 III. PUBLICITY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS • The Award Recipient must give appropriate credit to the National Forest Foundation, Vail Resorts, and the U.S. Forest Service for their support in all press releases and publications, including annual reports, newsletters, dedications, or other public communications regarding this project, and on the Award Recipient's Web site. • In all communications with the public, where space permits, please refer to the NFF as follows: The National Forest Foundation, chartered by Congress, engages America in community-based and national programs that promote the Health and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, and accepts and administers private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the National Forests. Award Recipient gives the NFF the right and authority to publicize its support of this pct and the Award Recipient in press releases, publications and other public munications, and to use the Award Recipient's name, likeness, logo or other official esentation. The NFF may feature the Award Recipient's project in its public munications as long as the Award Recipient has provided updated information on the >ct, a Web site link to project information (if applicable), and appropriate credit to the NFF communications program, Friends of the Forest® provides an opportunity for jested citizens to become informed and involved in recreation, volunteerism, and yment of our National Forests and Grasslands. The Award Recipient should provide a to the National Forest Foicndation Web site, www.nationalforests.ore. There, members partners can sign up for our quarterly newsletter, Tree-mailTM, and receive information rt volunteer opportunities. NFF regularly profiles projects and partners and provides links to partner nizations on its Web site and in printed and electronic media. Interested project agers may write reports from the field for publication u1 NFF communications. Please pct the NFF if your organization is interested in this opportunity. IV. FURTHER PROVISIONS TO THIS AWARD • Improvements made to the National Forest System lands under this award become property of the United States, subject to the same regulations and administration of the U.S. Forest Service as other National Forest improvements of similar nature. 2009 SCF Tenns and Conditions 5 4/30/08