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Section 4. Terms and Conditions - Funding and Allowable Expenses

 

FUNDING

Selected schools will receive grant funding up to $7500 for program implementation. This is the maximum possible amount of the award. Additional funds will not be provided. Restrictions apply to the use of these grant funds. See the budget narrative for complete details and instructions.

The following terms and conditions apply to all applications submitted for funding consideration to implement the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Throughout the application, the school building where the OBPP will be implemented is referred to as the "Target School". The application process is competitive and applicant schools are not guaranteed to receive funding. Funding for this initiative is contingent upon the availability of funds from the Highmark Foundation. The Center for Safe Schools reserves the right to assure regional and demographic equity in the distribution of the grant awards.

ALLOWABLE* grant expenditures are listed here.

This is not an inclusive list and budgets will be reviewed for allowable items.

  • Training costs related to required Olweus Bullying Prevention Committee training are allowable and must be conducted by Certified Olweus trainers.
  • Substitute and/or Stipend costs for staff attending/participating in the 2-day committee training, all staff training, Olweus-related activities and other training to support the Olweus program.
  • Salary offset for the Coordinating Committee Chair to administratively manage the grant and to ensure compliance with fiscal deadlines and evaluation requirements.
  • Staff mileage expense to attend the 2-day committee training and all staff training if not held in building.
  • Staff mileage, meals and lodging to attend approved trainings to support the Olweus program.
  • Resources and trainings that will support the Olweus program.

Note related links:

Pre-approved Resources for PA CARES Grantees

Hazelden Publishing website where OBPP and related materials may be priced and purchased.

Hazelden Publishing can also be reached by phone at 1-800-328-9000 or 1-651-213-4000

UNALLOWABLE* expenditures (not inclusive):

  • Speakers or assembly programs
  • Awards, promotional program items, incentives, prizes, lotteries or marketing costs (i.e., stress balls, t-shirts, pencils, parties, billboards, radio/TV advertisements, etc.)
  • Meals, snacks or refreshments including paper products or supplies for committees, meetings, events, etc.
  • Building improvements, construction costs, rent or utility fees.
  • Equipment and software purchases, licensing and service fees for phones, software, internet access, etc.
  • Professional memberships
  • General travel
  • Conference fees

*Restrictions apply. The Center for Safe Schools reserves the right to review all expenditures and determine whether expenses are within the intent of the grant and fiscal guidelines. Schools must seek pre-approval for expenses not included on the list of allowable expenditures or pre-approved resources or trainings.

 

 

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