These steps are required before application in addition to the required grant paperwork. (Application attached to CC Res. 2013-006, passed 9-30-13.)
(A) Before grant application.
(1) The county grant application must be completed and signed by the office holder or department head.
(2) An application submitted by an organization or individual(s) other than a county department must be completed and signed by the appropriate person(s) in charge.
(3) The application as well as the official grant request must be delivered to the Auditor to be placed on the County Commissioner’s and County Council agenda.
(4) If the grant requires a “budget” it must also be presented along with the request application.
(5) The grant application will be considered by the Commissioners and Council.
(6) The Commissioners and/or Council may approve or deny the application.
(7) NOTE: The official grant application must show Dearborn County Auditor’s Office, 215 B. West High St., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 as the address for notices and payments.
(B) After grant application.
(1) If the grant is awarded to the county and/or applicant, a copy of the award letter and all other paperwork received must be provided to the Auditor’s Office.
(2) Any communication, correspondence, or changes made between the application and grantor will be provided to the Auditor’s Office. There will be no exceptions to this requirement.
(3) It is the responsibility of the county department or applicant to comply with the Grantor’s reporting requirements. Final reports will be given to the Auditor.
(C) Any department, organization, or individual who fails to comply with these requirements may be denied grant approval.
(CC and BC Res. 2013-006, passed 9-30-13)