Patrol Vessel Replacement Grant MLE 123-343

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narative should also explain the how the applicant will be good stewards of public funds to include long term goals for the replacement vessel and the commitment to recreational boating safety. d. Partnerships and Project Support - Partnership and Project Support Narrative: Describe the monetary and non-monetary support secured to help implement your project. Describe the commitments from the local government for the application and acceptance of the grant application, conditions, and financial obligations. Explain how the applicant engaged with local community groups and partners to support the purchase of a replacement patrol vessel. Explain if the applicant secured additional funding, other than governmental funding, to enhance this project. In addition, address 4) a-c in the narrative. Supporting documents are a requirement of this funding opportunity and are described in part VI of the application. e. Program Monitoring and Evaluation - Program Monitoring and Evaluation Narrative: Detail the monitoring and evaluation plan for the program. Building on the stated program objectives, sections l)-4), describe tactics to be used to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the project by identifying what you will measure (i.e., quantitative/quantifiable indicators) and how you will measure (i.e., methods, sample size, survey tools). Detailthe expected direct effect(s) of the program on the recreational boating public. 10. Timeline & Approach: a. Describe the overall approach to who, what, where, when and how of the actions your project will require. Be as specific, measurable and time bound as possible. It is helpful to provide a list of key milestones (e.g., official quotes, match commitment letter, agency head commitment letter, delivery timeline, invoicing deadlines, etc.). A bulleted list is acceptable for this section. Be sure to address: Your target date to start the project Your target date to complete the project What week(s) or month(s) purchases and construction will occur Expected delivery date ofthe new vessel When do you anticipate securing a quote 11. Budget Narrative: a. Submit a detailed budget using the Excel budget table template provided with this funding opportunity and application packet. In a separate narrative titled "Budget Nanative", explain, and justiff all requested budget items/costs. Detail how the Marine Law Enforcement Patrol Vessel Replacement, Federal Financial Assistance Grant budget worksheet totals were determined and demonslrate aclear connection between costs and the proposed program activities. For personnel salary costs, include the base-line salary figures and the estimates of time (as percentages) to be directly charged to the program. b. Itemize all budget items in sufficient detail to enable reviewers to evaluate the appropriateness of the funding requested. Budget items should be characterized as direct (such as salary, benefits, travel, vesselpurchase costs, equipment costs). 12. Conflict of Interest Disclosure a. Applicants must state in their application if any actual or potential conflict of interest exists at the time of submission. Conflicts of interest include any relationship or matter that might place the recipient, including their employees and subrecipients, in a position of conflict, real or apparent, between their responsibilities under the award and any other outside interests. Conflicts of interest include direct or indirect financial interests; close personal relationships; positions of trust in outside organizations; consideration of future Page 5 of 17