Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2026-2027 is sponsored by Board of Forestry. This grant supports increasing the pace & scale of CA's sustainable forest restoration activities. Grant projects must (directly or indirectly) contribute to long-term forest ecosystem sustainability; forest health; carbon storage; & wood products, biofuels, or bioenergy.

For more information, see the Grant Guidelines. Eligible Activities Activities eligible for funding include research and development activities that support innovative wood and biomass products, bioenergy, workforce housing, and workforce development.

Examples of potential topics include: Feasibility analyses; Permitting strategies; Feedstock supply studies; Engineering; Technology development; Market analyses; Handbooks/user guides to increase market or regulatory understanding and awareness; Design and development of new wood, biomass, or bioenergy products; Research into new applications for existing wood, biomass, or bioenergy products; Testing for regulatory compliance/performance; Affordable workforce housing design solutions in communities with economies heavily dependent on a forested landscape or forest-based activities; Software development related to wood, biomass, and bioenergy products; Assessing Institute or other significantly funded public pilot project outcomes related to Institute goals; Addressing workforce technical needs Preferred Projects Preferred Projects are projects that the Institute has identified as current needs in advancing wood and biomass utilization in the State.

Proposals incorporating preferred projects may receive additional consideration. For more information, see the Grant Guidelines.

Board of Forestry and Fire Protection # Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation # JOINT INSTITUTE FOR WOOD PRODUCTS INNOVATION The Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation (Institute) was established pursuant to Executive Order B-52-18. It is funded by the Timber Yield Tax and is a committee of the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (Board).

The purpose of the Institute is to facilitate innovation and growth to develop and expand a robust and sustainable forest products market sector. Through research and analysis, the Institute identifies market and workforce gaps as well as opportunities for innovation in the forest products market sector.

The Institute supports research to innovate new uses for forest products, emphasizing carbon sequestration opportunities, and makes recommendations for State and federal policy changes to serve as a force multiplier for forest products. This grant program supports increasing the pace and scale of California’s sustainable forest restoration activities.

Grant projects must (directly or indirectly) contribute to long-term forest ecosystem sustainability; forest health; carbon storage; and wood products, biofuels, or bioenergy. Ideally, proposals are near-term market-related projects; however, medium- and long-term market-related projects with the potential for a larger industry impact will be considered.

Activities eligible for funding include research and development activities that support innovative wood and biomass products, bioenergy, workforce housing, and workforce development.

Examples of potential topics include: • Feedstock supply studies • Handbooks/user guides to increase market or regulatory understanding and awareness • Design and development of new wood, biomass, or bioenergy products • Research into new applications for existing wood, biomass, or bioenergy products • Testing for regulatory compliance/performance • Affordable workforce housing design solutions in communities with economies heavily dependent on a forested landscape or forest-based activities.

• Software development related to wood, biomass, and bioenergy products • Assessing Institute or other significantly funded public pilot project outcomes related to Institute goals • Addressing workforce technical needs 3 Preferred projects are projects that the Institute has identified as current needs in advancing wood and biomass utilization in the State.

Proposals incorporating preferred projects may receive additional consideration.

The following are preferred project categories as of the date of this publication: • Innovative wood, biomass, and bioenergy market research, development, and testing • Wood- and biomass-related business innovation • Research, education, development, and adoption of new opportunities, including forestry, wood engineering, and nanotechnology; business administration; marketing; architectural design; and forestry workforce development • Promising wood products, markets, and technologies in partnership with existing small business development centers • State and federal policy tools as force multipliers for businesses (e.g., incentives, subsidies, purchasing commitments) • Innovations that enable near-term removal and utilization of hazardous fuels and vegetation thinning from California’s forested lands • Forest products research and development, analysis, education, and outreach • Forestry and wood products workforce gap identification and solutions • Barriers and solutions to entry and expansion of the wood products and biomass industry in California, including access to capital and capital equipment • Science-based analysis of the environmental, economic, and social tradeoffs of forest product utilization scenarios • Organization of wood and forest biomass utilization options via a “virtual hub” • Maximize ongoing forestry efforts and the goal of utilizing more sustainably harvested California-grown wood and biomass # PROJECT ELIGIBILITY AND FUNDING AVAILABILITY All applications will be screened for eligibility.

Applications must be complete, prepared in accordance with the guidelines herein, and submitted by an eligible applicant. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be scored against the selection criteria and will not be eligible for award.

Wood, Innovative Wood, and Biomass Entities and organizations that will be considered for grant funding are those that have either: i) demonstrated accomplishments related to the purpose of the Institute, ii) or have clear and credible potential to expand and support wood, innovative wood, and biomass utilization of products resulting from sustainable forest restoration, fire salvage, and tree mortality recovery activities in California.

Eligible project applicants include, but are not limited to: • Academic institutions 4 • Local agencies, including counties, cities, and special districts • Non-profit organizations • Private entities including businesses, foundations, researchers, or others not listed above Those who currently have a project funded by the Institute are eligible to apply for new grants; however, applications for additional grants are subject to additional review criteria, including, but not limited to: • Progress achieved on the existing project • Demonstrated performance on the existing project • Potential impact of the new grant on performance of the existing project • Administrative and technical capacity to manage and perform on multiple projects Approval of subsequent grant applications is subject to the discretion of the Institute.

If these criteria apply to your proposal, please contact Institute staff for a consultation prior to submitting your application. # Transparency and Conflicts of Interest If an Institute member is the principal investigator (PI) or a collaborator on a proposed project, the Institute member must recuse themself from evaluating the associated grant.

Applicants and Institute members shall disclose to the Institute any potential financial or non-financial conflicts of interest related to the proposal, including direct or indirect financial or non-financial relationships with the Institute, Board, CAL FIRE, or applicants.

The Institute member with the potential conflict of interest will abstain from decision-making activities associated with any items that relate to the conflict and shall not influence any related decision. Institute decisions on potential conflicts of interest are final. The Institute anticipates having $375,000 available for funding for the 2026/27 fiscal year.

The minimum amount allowable for a project proposal is $5,000 and the maximum amount allowable is $375,000. Fiscal year funds are available to the Institute July 1 of each year and have a 3-year spending cycle from the July 1 st fiscal year date. All eligible costs must be incurred during the project period as defined by the start and end date shown on the grant award.

Any pre-award costs incurred prior to the start of the project period will not be reimbursed. 5 Eligible projects must complete grant-related activities within the time constraints associated with the funding source as prescribed by the California legislature. This solicitation requires grant projects to be completed by March 31, 2029 .

Where applicable, preference may be given to projects based on operational readiness. The Institute intends to accept applications each fiscal year. Project proposals will be formally reviewed with awards being issued respectively based on funding availability.

> Table 1. 2025 Anticipated Grant Review Schedule Proposals Submitted by Proposal Review Grant Award August - October 2026 November 2026 The Institute reserves the right to review and offer grant awards sooner or later than indicated in Table 1.

Applicants are required to submit a complete project application including a detailed Scope of Work, project workplan and timeline, detailed budget and budget justification, and additional supporting documents as listed in the Project Application Package described below. Upon submission, applications will be reviewed for completeness and to determine if the project meets eligibility requirements.

Eligible projects will then be evaluated against selection criteria to determine how well the project fits the purpose and objectives of the Institute using the following Grant Selection Criteria. Institute staff may request clarifying information from applicants.

# Grant Selection Criteria Grant applications will be scored as to how well the project fits the goals and current priorities of the Institute using the following criteria: Scope of Work (30 Points) NOTE: The Scope of Work is limited to 5 pages. Projects should have practical application. 1.

Detailed discussion of how the project will help support the expansion of sustainable wood and biomass utilization in the State 2. Detailed description of how the project has the potential to positively impact the pace and scale of forest management in California B. Background of Business or Organization 1.

Business or organization experience in wood products and/or wood products innovation 6 2. Brief description of previous related projects and outcomes C. Key Staff – Brief description in the Scope of Work, with detailed information submitted as an attachment (see page 7) 1.

Key personnel and role in proposal activities 2. Relevant experience related to proposed project activities and roles 3. Description of commitments of time and resources related to the proposal 1.

Include a detailed discussion of how the project aligns with the goals of the Institute, such as a. Focuses on near-term market ready wood, innovative wood, or biomass products or projects OR medium- or longer-term products and projects that have strong potential to positively impact California wood and biomass markets, manufacturing capacity, and climate and forest health goals b.

Contributes to a robust and diversified wood products industry to facilitate the economic and sustainable management of California’s forests c. Contributes to making California a more competitive place to conduct forest-sector business d. Creates financial incentives for industries to invest in clean technologies, develop innovative ways to process wood products, and support the growth of a strong forest sector workforce 2.

Identify additionality that would occur because of funding. E. Deliverables and Associated Timeline 1.

Describe deliverables for this project, including but not limited to, products, tools, technical reports, presentations, scientific findings, analytical methods, or other outcomes. 2. Deliverables must include, but are not limited to: a.

A minimum of 2 presentations to the Institute annually (remote or in person) on project status and direction b. Quarterly progress reports using the progress report template c.

Draft final presentations of reports/products, including an executive summary and a 1-page summary handout to the Institute (virtually or in person) and to the Board (in person) at publicly noticed meetings, or other appropriate forums as determined in consultation with the Joint Institute program manager d. A final ADA-compliant report/product with an executive summary e.

A final ADA-compliant 1-page summary handout for educational outreach purposes 3. Establish a timeline for each deliverable, allowing a 6-month timeframe at the end of the grant cycle for Institute and Board review and finalization. Project Impact (25 Points) A.

Address this in Scope of Work (The Scope of Work is limited to 5 pages.) B. Project goals align with the Institute areas of interest.

C. Project outcome measures are clearly defined and realistically achievable, such as tons of additional biomass utilized, economic impact to rural economies and/or the State. 1.

Where applicable, an estimate of the annual acres of forest treatment that could result from proposed project activities. For example: a. Annual forest-derived feedstock consumption and type of feedstock on an 7 b.

Preference may be given to projects that will use generally under-utilized feedstock (e.g., smaller diameter logs, slash, and other residues of forest management treatments or the residuals remaining after a log is processed). Project Readiness (20 Points) A. Address in Scope of Work attachment (The Scope of Work is limited to 5 pages.)

B. Provides clear timelines and realistically achievable objectives sufficient to complete the grant project during performance period C. Demonstrates administrative capacity D.

Demonstrates support from key partners 1. Letters of Support for the project shall be included with the application submission. 2.

Where applicable, letters of intent to provide services, materials or other items necessary for the successful completion of the proposal shall be included in the application submission. E. If applicable, a realistic statement or disclosure concerning technology readiness level (TRL) or other measure of reliability/commercial readiness is required.

A. Applicants must submit an itemized budget worksheet that clearly depicts how grant funds will be spent. Note that indirect costs may not exceed 15% of the direct cost total minus equipment.

B. Costs are justified and reasonable in proportion to the proposed deliverables and Scope of Work. The Institute reserves the right to request documentation supporting the reasonable need for an expense, or to show proof of expenditure.

Break each “category” into as many sub-categories as needed to fully describe the budget. C. The budget specifies the number of employees and contractors funded under the grant and the cost basis for each.

For personnel being paid out of Salaries & Wages, it is recommended that positions be listed instead of names should there be a change in project individuals. D. The budget worksheet clearly depicts how grant funds will be spent.

1. Total Costs. Sum of items in Table 2 below.

2. Matching or in-kind contributions, if any. Greater consideration may be given to proposals with match funding, including in-kind contributions.

3. Total Institute Funding Requested 4. Note: Applicants may propose in their budgets reasonable funding for preparing and presenting at Institute and Board meetings, developing the required reports and presentations, and satisfying reporting requirements as part of fulfilling the terms and conditions of the grant.

Applicant Qualifications (10 Points) A. Provided as detailed attachment 1. Key personnel and role in proposal activities 2.

Relevant experience related to proposed project activities and roles 3. Description of commitments of time and resources related to the proposal 4. Applicant and Project Partner resumés 8 Applicants must submit an application and all required associated documentation.

Incomplete applications may be disqualified. The Institute may request additional information for clarification. Complete applications must be received by Friday, August 3, 2026 at 5:00 pm .

Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. The proposal package must include all information listed below. See the grant proposal template provided in the Institute Grant Guidelines.

Applicants must submit all parts of the application in one email (including any tables, figures, or photos as needed). Any documents submitted separately will not be accepted or considered. Proposals will not be accepted by fax machine or hard copy.

Information on how to submit your proposal is found below in the General Grant Conditions and Project Administration Section under Proposal Submission and Contact Information . Components that must be included in the Proposal are the following (in the order provided): C. Requested Institute Funding Total D.

Project # (leave blank; to be assigned by Institute) F. Principal Investigator/s (PI/s) G. PI/s Contact Information, including phone number/s and email/s H.

Name/s and Affiliation/s of Collaborator/s I. Scope of Work (The Scope of Work is limited to 5 pages.) 1.

Provide project purpose information as outlined in the Grant Selection Criteria, Scope of Work, A, noted above. 2. Provide background of the business or organization as outlined in the Grant Selection Criteria, Scope of Work, B, noted above.

3. Provide a brief description of key staff information as outlined in the Grant Selection Criteria, Scope of Work, C, noted above. 4.

Identify alignment with the goals of the Institute as outlined in the Grant Selection Criteria, Scope of Work, D, noted above. 5. Provide project deliverables and associated timeline as outlined in Grant Selection Criteria, Scope of Work, E, noted above.

6. Provide project impact information as outlined in Grant Selection Criteria, Project Impact, A-C, noted above. 7.

Provide project readiness information as outlined in the Grant Selection Criteria, Project Readiness, A-E, noted above. Provide the total requested amount of funding along with a line-item budget as outlined in Grant Selection Criteria, Budget, A-D, noted above. The Institute reserves the right to request documentation supporting the reasonable need for the expense, or to show proof of expenditure.

Use the budget worksheet to capture a. See Eligible Costs in Table 2, below. When submitting invoices, use the standard invoice template .

Invoicing should occur during a quarterly reporting month so all activities since the previous invoice can be cross-referenced with the submitted invoice. b. Ineligible Costs: The following are ineligible for reimbursement under the grant: ii.

Costs incurred before or after the Project Performance Period. iii. Cost of preparing the Project Application or other grant proposals.

iv. Overtime, sick time, paid time off or vacation pay for employees and/or contractors. Overtime hours will be reimbursed at the straight time rate.

v. Late fees, penalties, and bank fees. vi.

Any indirect costs applied as a percentage of equipment purchase costs. vii. Any practice or activity that, in the Institute’s judgment, does not demonstrate good management practices or that could be harmful to the environment.

Table 1. Budget Items, Eligible Costs, and Documentation. Eligible Cost Documentation Identify all personnel costs including field technicians, graduate students, Principal Investigators, etc. Show these values as individual rates per unit of time.

Include salaries and wages of employees employed by the grantee who are DIRECTLY engaged in the execution of the grant project. Limited to actual time spent on the grant project. Examples of expenditures include time related to site visits and project monitoring, and completion of reporting related to the grant project.

documentation detailing days and hours worked on the project may be required to support invoicing. If requested, payroll documentation should show a nexus between time worked on the project and wages paid to the employee after the fact. A standard invoice template can be Cite as actual benefits or a percentage of personnel costs.

Include only the employer contribution share of fringe benefits associated with employees (paid from salaries and wages Budget Item) who are directly engaged in the execution of the grant project. This will include Social Security, Medicare, Health Insurance, Pension Plan costs, etc. as applicable for the specific employee. documentation showing wages and hours paid to the employee and associated fringe benefits.

Direct consultant and contractual services necessary to achieve the objectives of the grant.

Examples of contractual costs will be identifying expenditure, services 10 Eligible Cost Documentation professional/consultant services (the costs of consultant services necessary for project planning and implementation), etc. Procurement of contractual services should be documented to ensure selection on a competitive basis and documentation of price services.

Documents related to consultant/contractor selection analysis shall be kept by the grantee but available for audit Express as per diem rates specified by CalHR ,1 DGS , or the U.S. General Services Administration , or verification that such rates are not available to you, such as applying entities travel policies and rates.

Travel cost associated with travel to and from project sites, meetings, etc. directly related to the grant project and must be considered reasonable and necessary for the completion of the project. Travel costs are applicable only to the grantee and their employees. Contractors’ travel costs must be billed to the Receipts identifying travel cost (i.e. lodging, rental cars).

Mileage must be documented by either employee travel claims signed by the employee or vehicle mileage logs for vehicles owned by the grantee. Per Diem Supplies that are used in the direct support of the project are allowable. Supply costs are only applicable to supplies purchased directly by the grantee.

Supplies purchased by contractors must be charged to the “Contractual” category. Supplies of $10,000 or more per unit must be listed under the Equipment category. Receipts identifying items purchased, cost and date of Equipment/Infrastructure is an item equal to or exceeding $10,000 per unit cost and has a tangible useful life of more than one year.

(excluding vehicles which are not allowable with this grant). Equipment shall be documented to ensure procurement on a competitive basis and documentation of price analysis. Equipment costs are only applicable to equipment purchased directly by the grantee.

Equipment purchased by contractors Receipts identifying equipment purchased, cost and date of related to cost analysis of procurement shall be kept by the grantee and made available Equipment is not included in indirect cost calculations. > 1https://hrmanual. calhr.

ca. gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2203 Eligible Cost Documentation must be charged to the “Contractual” Other costs that do not fit in any of the above categories. Cost must be directly related to the grant project.

Use of equipment owned by the grantee may be charged to the grant at a rate set by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) “Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rate” guide. If the Caltrans guide does not address rates for a particular piece of equipment, grantee must obtain the Institute’s approval prior to using such equipment.

Costs (such as rent, utilities, phone, general office supplies, etc.) that must be apportioned to the grant are considered Indirect Costs unless written justification is submitted and approved by the Institute. Cost must be directly related to the grant project.

Invoices or receipts identifying the item and cost charged to the Costs associated with doing business that are of a general nature and are incurred to benefit two or more functions within the grantee organization. These costs are not usually identified specifically within the grant agreement, project, or activity, but are necessary for the general operation of the organization.

Examples include salaries and benefits of employees not directly assigned to a project; functions such as personnel, accounting, budgeting, audits, business services, information technology, janitorial, and salaries of supervisors and managers; and rent, utilities, supplies, etc. Functions included as direct versus indirect costs must be applied consistently for all activities within the grantee organization, regardless of fund Documentation related to the determination of the grantee’s indirect cost rate may be requested by the Institute and must be retained by the grantee Not to exceed 15%.

Indirect cost rate is applied as a percentage of total direct costs, excluding K. Additional Required Forms/Attachments 1. Employer Identification Number (EIN).

Non-profit applicants shall provide Articles of Incorporation including the Seal from the applicable state. Business 12 applicants shall provide proof of active business registration from the applicable state. 2.

Applicant Qualifications. Provide detailed information on key personnel as outlined in the Grant Selection Criteria, Applicant Qualifications, page 7, noted above. (NOTE: Only a brief description should be included in the body of the scope of work, with the bulk of the information provided as an attachment.)

3. Letters of Support. If collaborations or partnerships are noted in the proposal, letters of support or other forms of evidence that partners are aware of and in support of the proposed project should be provided with the application.

Applicants may work cooperatively with local partners to implement projects and achieve an outcome that is larger than the sum of the individual projects that may have been undertaken by each partnering organization independently. Applicants should clearly indicate what work will be completed with partners with funds from this solicitation if partnerships are noted.

Letters of support received after the application deadline will not be considered. # Application Review and Awards The Institute will consider completed applications that meet the Project Eligibility Criteria. Eligible applications will be evaluated by the Institute program administrator and Institute members against the Grant Selection Criteria.

Final grant offers will be determined based on project scores and project need. The Institute reserves the right to offer funding in total or in part, whichever best serves Institute objectives. Project applicants that are selected to receive partial funding will be provided additional information on their revised funding amount, project performance period, and any other changes to their application as needed.

Project applicants will be notified via email whether they have, or have not been, selected to receive offers for funding. Successful applications will be summarized and posted to the Institute’s webpage within two weeks of the decision to offer funding.

Applications, including all submitted materials, will be treated in accordance with the Public Records Act requirements, and certain information, subject to those requirements, may be publicly disclosed.

# Anticipated Grant Program Dates > Approximate & Actual Deadlines Action > June 22, 2026 Anticipated Issuance of Request for Proposals > August 3, 2026 at 5:00 pm Project Proposal submission deadline > November 2026 Grants awarded > Fall 2028 Draft final project deliverables to Institute > March 31, 2029 Work Must be Completed , with all projects, reports, and > March 31, 2029 Contract Expires > April 30, 2029 Final Invoices Due 13 # GENERAL GRANT CONDITIONS AND PROJECT ADMINISTRATION # Project Performance Period A.

The Project Performance Period is from the time the Grant Agreement is signed to the Agreement expiration date. The current solicitation requires grant projects to be completed by March 31, 2029. Only eligible costs incurred during the Project Performance Period will be reimbursed by the State.

B. Grant Agreements will be executed as soon as feasible and no later than June 30, 2027. C.

Final invoices for all grant-related work must be submitted to the Institute no later than 30 days after the Project Performance Period ends on March 31, 2029 . Presentations (virtually or in person) to the Institute regarding project activity and progress toward completion of the Scope of Work are required at least twice a year at scheduled Institute meetings.

Any written information for an Institute presentation is due 14 days prior to the quarterly meeting at which the presentation will be given. PowerPoints are due 5 working days prior to the meeting presentation. This quarterly progress report template must be filled out and submitted to the Institute program manager ( katie.

harrell@bof. ca. gov ) by the 5 th of March, June, September, and December of each year.

Invoicing should occur during a quarterly reporting month so all activities since the previous invoice can be cross-referenced with the submitted invoice. Information to be submitted includes, but is not limited to: A. Project accomplishments B.

Challenges and obstacles C. Before and after photographs (where applicable) D. Progress towards deliverables and identified timelines Where applicable, grantees may be required to provide project information to the Institute for entry into State-maintained databases that facilitate mapping and monitoring of wood, biomass, and bioenergy projects.

Information from grantees will include spatial data (project latitude/longitude (DD format)), project type, grantee contact information, project activities, activity costs, and other information. Project information will be publicly available on the Institute website . All grantees are required to: B.

Submit quarterly progress reports to the Institute program manager (katie. harrell@bof. ca.

gov ) by the 5 th of March, June, September, and December of each year. See details above. C.

Provide at least 2 presentations (in person or remotely) annually to the Institute regarding project activity and progress toward completion of the Scope of Work. See details above. D.

Present a final draft report/product with an executive summary and a 1-page 14 handout for educational outreach purposes to the Institute (virtually or in person) at a publicly noticed meeting. The draft report/product is due 14 days prior to the meeting for online posting, with the presentation due 5 working days prior to the meeting.

Feedback received from the Institute will be incorporated into the final report/project prior to it being presented to the Board. E. Present the Institute-approved draft report/product with an executive summary and the 1-page handout for educational outreach purposes in person to the Board at a publicly noticed Board meeting.

The Institute-approved draft report/product and executive summary as well as the 1-page handout are due 14 days prior to the Board meeting for online posting, with the presentation due 5 working days prior to the meeting. Feedback received from the Board will be incorporated into the draft report/project and handout. F.

Submit a final, ADA-compliant report/product with an executive summary (and photographic documentation of project activities and outcomes, where appropriate) and a final ADA-compliant 1-page handout to the Institute. G. Submit a final invoice.

# Amendments to an Approved Project A grantee wishing to change the Scope of Work, budget, project performance period, or other elements of an executed grant agreement must submit the proposed change to the Institute for review and approval. The Institute will determine if an amendment request will be processed as an informal or formal amendment.

Examples of amendment requests that may require a formal amendment, requiring full execution by the signatories of an agreement, include: • Change in the project end date (as allowed by legislation or liquidation deadline for the funding source) • Changes to the budget that are equal to or greater than 10% of the total award amount. Any change must be consistent with the statutes, regulations, and guidance governing the program.

Requested budget changes may not increase the amount of funds awarded by the Institute, unless such changes are initiated by the Institute. Any amendment requests to extend the project timeline, where permissible, must be submitted to the Institute sixty (60) days before the agreement termination date. The Institute reserves the right to waive the sixty (60) days in extenuating circumstances.

The Institute reserves the right to reject proposed changes to an approved project or budget. A Grant Agreement may only be terminated by the Institute or the grantee upon 30-days advance written notice to the other party. Further details on this process will be provided in the Terms and Conditions of the Grant Agreement.

15 The Institute reserves the right to withdraw a funding award if stated requirements are not met. The following are examples of actions that may result in a grantee’s loss of funding. This is not a complete list and is intended only to show examples.

A. Failure to execute a Grant Agreement within three months of award offer or within a timeline that does not allow for the project to be completed within the agreed upon grant timeline, whichever comes first. B.

Grantee has not satisfied all legal requirements (e.g., ancillary contracts, agreements, MOUs, etc.) necessary to initiate project work within the proposed timeline. C. Grantee fails to use all the grant funds.

D. Grantee withdraws from the grant program. E.

Grantee fails to complete the funded project described in the Grant Agreement Scope of Work or fails to meet scheduled milestones. F. Grantee fails to submit all documentation within the time periods specified in the Grant Agreement.

G. Grantee changes the project Scope of Work or project implementation without prior written approval from the Institute via the amendment process. H.

Grantee provides false information or documentation in its application and/or as part of the Grant Agreement. I. Grantee or the Institute terminates the Agreement.

All funding awards will be distributed through State procurement processes. Funds may be disbursed only once there is a fully executed Grant Agreement between the Institute and the grantee. Only costs incurred consistent with the approved Scope of Work and budget will be reimbursed.

Payments will be made on a reimbursement basis (i.e., the grantee pays for services, products, or supplies; invoices the