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GRANT AGREEMENT
AGT. # 15-073
This Grant from the Stuart Foundation (Foundation) is for the purposes described below and is
subject to acceptance by Fresno County (Grantee) of the conditions specified below. This
Agreement will take effect when signed by the Grantee's authorized representative and a signed
original is received by the Foundation.
I. GRANTEE IDENTIFICATION
Grantee:
Grant Number:
Fresno County
20 14-0182.3
II. GRANT TERMS
Total Grant Amount: $330,000
Grant Period: 12/1/20 14 -11/30/20 15
Grant Purpose: to support implementation of the core components of the Education
Equals Partnership in Fresno County
Ill. GRANTEE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
S h d I fR R c e u eo eport1n2 equarements: --Due Date Report TYJ!C
February 1, 20 J 6 Final Narrative & Financial
July l. 2015 Interim Narrative & Financial
All forms and instructions can be downloaded at \\'Ww.stuartfoundation.org from the Partner
Resources page. The report requirements are incorporated by reference into this Agreement. The
Foundation reserves the right, in its reasonable discretion, to amend the requirements from time
to time; all such changes will be reflected in the posted version of such requirements found on
the Foundation's website. Grantee is responsible for following the report requirements in efl'ect
at the time any required report is made. The Foundatio11 i11 its sole discretio11 may postpo11e or
decli11e to make payme11ts Ultder this Agreeme11t if Gra11tee fails to meet reporting
req11ireme11ts.
The schedule of reporting requirements above may be modified, or the grant period listed above
extended (refer to Section II), by \\Titten (including emailed) correspondence between the
Foundation and Grantee that evidences their mutual agreement to the modification or extension.
IV. OBJECTIVES
1. Children in foster care will enter kindergarten ready to learn.
a. By the end of the grant period. 75% of the four-year olds will be enrolled or on a
waitlist tbr pre-school.
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b. 25-50 kindergarten teachers will receive education information recorded in the
state child child-welfare system at the beginning of the school year to ensure they
have information to support the youth.
2. Youth will have an understanding of post-secondary options available after high school
and \viii exit high school equipped to be successful in post secondary or vocational
training programs.
a. 50 middle-school youth and l 00 high school youth will uttend Access to Higher
Education in Fall 20 15
b. For youth 14 years or older. each youth's education plan will be included in the
their Transition Independent Living Plans.
c. lligh school seniors in foster care will be identified and shared with school
districts to provide coordinated supports. as needed.
3. t\ selected group of 125-150 youth \Vil1 receive intensive services. including screens'!
education plans, and an education liaison on their education team. to support their
transition from middle school to high school. high school to post-secondury, and youth on
track for reunification.
a. County will prioritize youth identified for disciplinary action. youth in grades II
and 12 \vho need support to graduate and enter a college program, and preschool
youth in need of developmental screening and linkage to early education
activities.
b. Fresno Department of Social Services will collaborate with Central and Fresno
Unilied school districts to identify youth that will receive intensive services.
4. Fresno Department of Social Services will convene three (3) multi-disciplinary reviews
of all foster youth in court-involved cases. For all youth entering care. a discussion of
education goals and supports will be incorporated into these teaming meetings and case
planning discussion.
5. Youth in foster care will remain in their school of origin unless a change is in their best
interest.
a. Fresno Department of Social Scn·ices will work with stakeholders to reduce the
school changes that occur during semester by 50%.
b. In at least 75% of the cases. school districts will inform education liaisons of an
expulsion proceeding ahead of the proceeding.
V. IRS I>ETERMINATION
This Grant is specilically conditioned upon the Grantee's status as an eligible grantee of the
Stuart Foundation. The Foundation has obtained a copy of the Grantee's IRS determination
letter evidencing the status of the Grantee as eligible. The Grantee confirms that its IRS
classification is current and the organizatil111 is unaware of any action or rtlling that would cause
its dctcnnination ruling to be revoked. The Gruntec will notify the Foundation immediately of
any change in tax status.
VI. GRANTEE'S FINANCIAL RESJ>ONSIHILITIES
The Foundation expects the Grantee to maintain complete and accurate records of revenues and
expenditures relating to the Grant. We request that financial records be kept ft)r at least four H)
years after completion of the Grant. In the event that the Foundation is audited by any
government agency. it could be necessary, in rare instances, for the Foundation to examine,
audit, or have audited the records of the Grantee insofar as they relate to activities supported by
this Grant. Any audit expenses incurred in such a case will be borne by the Foundation.
VII. EXPENDITlJRE OF GRANT FUNDS
The Grant is to be used for the purpose(s) stated in this Grant Agreement and attached budget.
Grant funds may be spent only in accordance with the tern1s set fbrth herein. Grant funds may
not be expended lor any other purpose without prior approval by the Foundation. The Grantee
agrees to contact the Foundation to request permission to make any significant changes in the
approved attached budget. If the funds have not been completely expended at the end of the
Grant period. the Grantee agrees to provide a statement on the balance and a plan for using the
remaining funds.
Any references in Grantee's proposed budget to specitic named third parties who arc projected to
receive grants. service fees. or other payments from Grant funds. arc understood by the
Foundation to be statements of Grantee's current intent. and the final selection of such third
parties and the terms of their agreements with or engagements by Grantee (including the amounts
of grants or fees) is within Grantee's discretion and control.
The Grantee agrees that. in carrying out the objectives supported by this Grant. it will not
unlawfully discriminate in its employment practices. volunteer opportunities, or the delivery of
programs or services, on the basis of race, color. religion. gender, national origin, ancestry. age,
medical condition. disability, veteran status, marital status. sexual orientation. or any other
characteristic protected by law.
The Grantee shall not usc any portion of the Grant in a manner inconsistent with Section
SOI(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code:. including a prohibition on using Grant funds to
influence the outcome of any specific election of candidates to public oflicc, induce or encourage
violations of law or public policy, or cause any private inurement or improper private benefit to
occur.
The Grant is not earmarked for usc in any attempt to intlucncc legislation within the meaning of
Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, and neither the Foundation nor the Grantee has entered into any
agreement. oral or written. to that c!Tect.
The Grantee agrees that it will usc the Grant funds in compliance with all applicable anti-terrorist
tinancing and asset control laws and regulations.
VIII. PROCEEDS 1-'ROl\1 GRANT-FlJNI>El> ACTIVITIES
In the e\·ent all or a portion of the Grant is used to fund activities that generate income to the
Grantee, or is used to create intellectual property that generates income to the Grantee, the
Grantee hereby agrees to restrict the share of such income fairly allocable to the Grant funding
for the same purposes as the Grant.
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IX. CHANGES IN GRANTEE OI•ERATIONS
The Grantee agrees to promptly advise the Foundation about any of the !(Jilowing:
• Change in key personnel of the project or organization
• Change in address or phone number
• Change in the name of the organization
• Any development that significantly affects the operation of the project or the organization
X. liSE OF SUIJGRANTEES
If the Grantee tinds it necessary to re-grant funds in order to carry out the purposes of the Grant.
the Grantee retains full discretion and control over the selection process. acting completely
independently of the Foundation. There is no agreement. written or oral, by ~hich the
Foundation may cause the Grantee to choose any particular subgrantce.
XI. J>UBLICITY, I'UIJLICATIONS, AND CO:VIMUNICATION WITH THE MEDIA
The Grantee shall acknowledge and include the Foundation's name on printed and visual
materials that are produced with Foundation support. The Grantee agrees to discuss plans for
such recognition. and provide copies or materials lor the Foundation's records.
l f the Grantee plans to issue a press release announcing this grant. the Grantee agrees to contact
the Program Officer at least two weeks before the desired announcement date. The Foundation
must provide advance appro\'al of the press release and the date of release. The Foundation
requests an opportunity to review and comment on subsequent press releases that arc directly
related to the Grant. The Foundation may make information about this Grant public at any time
on its website and as part of press releases. public reports. speeches. newsletters. and other public
documents.
XII. INTELLECTlJAL J>ROPERTY
The Grantee agrees to, and docs hereby, assign and transfer to the Foundation all right. title and
interest in and to any materials. inventions or works produced as a n:sult of this Grant. The
Grantee specifically agrees that all inventions upon creation shall become the exclusive property
of the Foundation and the Foundation shall be the sole owner of all patents and other intellectual
property rights associated therewith. The Grantee shall immediately disclose all inventions to
the Foundation and agrees to assist the Foundation as needed to obtain and enforce any patents or
other intellectual property rights therein.
The Foundation and the Grantee agree. understand and intend that any copyrightable work of
authorship created by the Grantee as a result of this Grant is created as a work made for hire by
the Grantee for the Foundation, and that the ownership of the copyright therein is held solely by
the Foundation. If a copyrightable work. or any portion thereof~ does not technically qualify as a
work made tor hire for any reason whatsoever. then the Grantee h<.:rcby irrevocably assigns to the
Foundation the copyright for the work.
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XIII. INDEMNIFICATION
The Grantee shall defend. indemnify and hold the Foundation. its ofticers. employet:s and agents
hannless from and against any and all liability. loss. expense (including reasonable attomey's
fees) or claims for injury or damages arising out of Grantee's negligence or that of its agents.
Grantee's breach of duties under the Grant Agreement, or Grantee's performance under this
Grant Agreement.
The Foundation shall defend. indemnify and hold Grantee. its officers. employees and agents
harmless from and against any and all liability, loss. expense (including reasonable attorney's
fees) or claims for injury or damages arising out of the Foundation's negligence or that of its
agents. Foundation's breach of duties under the Grant Agreement, or Foundation's performance
under this Grant Agreement.
XI\'. REMEDIES
In the ~:vent that the Grantee violates or 1~1ils to carry out any provision of this Agreement.
including. without limitation. failure to submit reports when due. or if the Grantee dissolves or
ceases to operate, the Foundation in its reasonable discretion may, in addition to any other legal
remedies it may have, refuse to make any future grants or installment payments of this Grant to
the Grantee, and the Foundation may dcmnnd the immediate return of all or any unexpended
portion of the Grant, and any portion of the Grant expended not in compliance with this
Agreement. and the Grant<..·e shall immediately comply therewith.
XV. LIMITATION
This Agreement contains the entire Agreement between the parties with respect to the Grant and
supersedes any previous oral or written understandings or agreements. It is expressly understood
that by making this Grant the Foundation has no obligation to provide other or additional support
to the Grantee t(lr the purposes of this Grant or any other purposes. Neither this Agreement, nor
any other oral or written statement or action of the Foundation (other than a document executed
on behalf of the Foundation specifically purporting to create a binding obligation of the
Foundation) shall be interpreted to create any pledge or binding commitment by the Foundation
to make any future grant to the Grantee.
XVI. WARRANTY
The Grantee expressly warrants that the execution. delivery or performance of this Grant
Agreement shall not violate or result in the breach of any prior agreements entered into by the
Grantee with any third parties. The Grantee further warrants that the Grantee shall not enter into
any future agreements that would be in ,·iolation of any or the terms of this Grant Agreement.
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XVII. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
On behalf of t}lq Stuart Foundation. I extend every good wish for the success of this work.
By:
December 16, 2014
I acknowledge that the Grantee has received and retained a copy of this Agreement. The attached
terms and conditions have been carefully reviewed and understood, and are hereby accepted and
agreed to as of the date specified.
By:
Name: Deborah A. Poochigian
Title: Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Date:
See Additional Signature Page
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year
first hereinabove written.
ATTEST:
BERNICE E. SEIDEL, Clerk
Board of Supervisors
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Date: ~ \~'-\ \ L£) l s-"
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DANIEL C. CEDERBORG, COUNTY COUNSEL
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VI I CROW, C.P.A., AUDITOR-CO
TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
REVIEWED AND RECOMMENDED
FOR APPROVAL:
ira, Director
Department of Social Services
Stuart Foundation Grant Agreement
Fund/Subclass: 0001110000
Organization: 56107648
Account/Program: 5800/0
- 1 -COUN1Y OF FRESNO
Fresno, CA
PROPOSAL BUDGET
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Organization Name Fresno Department of Social Services
Request u (as assigned) 2014-0182.3
Request Grant Period: mm/ddfyy --mm/dd/yy 12/1/2014 -11/30/2015
Total Organization Budget $
Total Project Budget S
Stuart Foundation Grant Request S
Stuart Grant as % of Total ProJeCt Budget 60.55%
545,045
330,000
EXPENSES Total Project Budget Stuart Foundation Request
Social Work Supervisor
Soc1al Work Practitioner (2)
Soc1al Worker II (2)
Soc1al Worker Aid
Travel to EE Meetings $
Data Exchange and Support (includes School Connect Fee) $
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$
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Total Program/Organizational Expenses $
GRAND TOTAL EXPENSES $
INCOME SOURCES INCOME
119,125 $
206,484 s
143,004 s
57,432 $
12,500 $
6,500 $
19,000 $
545,045 $
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Federal Drawdown $ 191,691
County Share-Personnel S 23,354
Federal Drawdown-Non Personnel $
County Share-Non Personnel $
Total Secured Income $ 215,045
TO BE RAISED (1f applicable)
$
$
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Total Pending Income $
Stuart Foundation Request $
TOTAL INCOME $
330,000
545,045
70,427
122,074
84,545
33,954
12,500
6,500
19,000
330,000
Proposal Budget, 12.07.2012