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Name of Grantee: Cook Timberwolves Snowmobile Club, Inc.
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant Contract Number: 3000010726
Start Date of Grant: 01/24/2025
End Date of Grant Period: 07/01/2027
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001196893
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 75000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 75000
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant description and purpose: Purchase skid steer and brushing attachment, trailer out of club funds
for brushing trails.
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: Iron Range Tourism Bureau
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Grant Type: Sole Source
Grant Contract Number: 3000010739
Start Date of Grant: 01/28/2025
End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2026
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000204186
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 7500
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 7500
Grant Type: Sole Source
Grant description and purpose: The Grantee, who is not an Agency employee, will use the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (Agency) monies provided to Iron Range Tourism Bureau for Geolocation for Tourism.
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: Mahnomen SWCD
Name of Granting Agency: Board of Water and Soil Resources
Grant Type: Formula
Grant Contract Number: P25-0521
Start Date of Grant: 08/14/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 12/31/2027
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000204499
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 60000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 60000
Grant Type: Formula
Grant description and purpose: The purpose of these formula-based grants is to support local efforts to raise awareness about soil health practices via outreach and education. Funding may be used broadly for financial assistance and technical support activities needed to promote and facilitate the enhanced adoption of soil health practices and systems to achieve water quality, drinking water, climate, or associated benefits consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.06.
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
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If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
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Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: n/a
Name of Grantee: Itasca County
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Human Services
Grant Type: Sole Source
Grant Contract Number: 257981
Start Date of Grant: 01/01/2025
End Date of Grant Period: 12/31/2025
Grantee SWIFT ID: 257981
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 50060
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 50060
Grant Type: Sole Source
Grant description and purpose: Children's Mental Health Screenings for counties and tribes - Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: The monitoring visit was conducted smoothly, with productive discussions between the county and DHS regarding the CMH Screening grant progress and needs. Key areas of focus included the effectiveness of current interventions and the identification of additional resources to support the grant.
Name of Grantee: Minnesota Prairie County Alliance
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Human Services
Grant Type: Sole Source
Grant Contract Number: 258879
Start Date of Grant: 01/01/2025
End Date of Grant Period: 12/31/2025
Grantee SWIFT ID: 258879
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 203903
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 203903
Grant Type: Sole Source
Grant description and purpose: Children's Mental Health Screenings for counties and tribes - Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: Kinney, City of
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Grant Type: Sole Source
Grant Contract Number: 3000010671
Start Date of Grant: 01/14/2025
End Date of Grant Period: 12/31/2025
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000201624
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 13000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 13000
Grant Type: Sole Source
Grant description and purpose: for emergency municipal well upgrades
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: Wild Country ATV Club
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant Contract Number: 3000010743
Start Date of Grant: 01/30/2025
End Date of Grant Period: 07/01/2027
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001197182
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 25000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 25000
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant description and purpose: Purchase a used tractor with loader and other attachments to use for trail maintenance. Tractor will be 40+hp and 4wd with an enclosed cab.
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: Aitkin County Growth dba Growth Innovations
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Grant Type: Sole Source
Grant Contract Number: 3000010745
Start Date of Grant: 01/30/2025
End Date of Grant Period: 12/30/2026
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000932851
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 7500
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 7500
Grant Type: Sole Source
Grant description and purpose: The Grantee will use the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (Agency) monies provided to Aitkin County Growth dba Growth Innovations to fund a market study for a future 44-unit multifamily housing complex.
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: Voyageur Snowmobile Club
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: 3000010538
Start Date of Grant: 11/15/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 12/31/2025
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000914566
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 9500
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 9500
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: The Grantee, who is not an Agency employee, will use the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (Agency) monies provided to the Voyageur Snowmobile for the Yukon Trail Improvements Project.
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: Ka Joog
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Administration
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant Contract Number: 246032
Start Date of Grant: 02/01/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 02/27/2025
Grantee SWIFT ID: 818765
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 483750
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 12840
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant description and purpose: $240,000 the first year and $243,750 the second year are for a grant to Ka Joog statewide Somali-based collaborative programs for arts and cultural heritage. The funding must be used for Fanka programs to provide arts education and workshops, mentor programs, and community presentations and community engagement events throughout Minnesota.
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?No
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? No
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
The grantee did not submit for reimbursement covering an 11-month period after the initial reimbursement request, and did not submit required monitoring documentation. Repeated attempts to collect required information were made by the Department of Administration. The Department of Administration was unable determine that grant outcomes were met or if reasonable progress was made.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
The grant was terminated with cause on 2/27/25.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: Carver SWCD
Name of Granting Agency: Board of Water and Soil Resources
Grant Type: Formula
Grant Contract Number: P25-0489
Start Date of Grant: 08/19/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 12/31/2027
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000192555
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 40000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 40000
Grant Type: Formula
Grant description and purpose: The purpose of these formula-based grants is to support local efforts to raise awareness about soil health practices via outreach and education. Funding may be used broadly for financial assistance and technical support activities needed to promote and facilitate the enhanced adoption of soil health practices and systems to achieve water quality, drinking water, climate, or associated benefits consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.06.
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
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If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
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Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: n/a
Name of Grantee: Winona ORC Industries, Inc.
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Transportation
Grant Type: Formula
Grant Contract Number: 1055775
Start Date of Grant: 05/31/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 08/31/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000198248
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 45600.00
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 21428.21
Grant Type: Formula
Grant description and purpose: Provide capital assistance to FTA Section 5310 program subrecipients serving seniors and individuals with disabilities. Funding from the Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Act of 2021 (CRRSA) and American Rescue Act (ARPA) will be used to provide capital assistance for eligible preventive vehicle maintenance expenses including, but not limited to, labor, parts and services, incurred during the period of March 20, 2020 through December 31, 2023.
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: United Community Action Partnership
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Transportation
Grant Type: Formula
Grant Contract Number: 1055773
Start Date of Grant: 05/09/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 08/31/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 000203987
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 45400.00
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 19554.34
Grant Type: Formula
Grant description and purpose: Provide capital assistance to FTA Section 5310 program subrecipients serving seniors and individuals with disabilities. Funding from the Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Act of 2021 (CRRSA) and American Rescue Act (ARPA) will be used to provide capital assistance for eligible preventive vehicle maintenance expenses including, but not limited to, labor, parts and services, incurred during the period of March 20, 2020 through December 31, 2023.
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: TSE, Inc.
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Transportation
Grant Type: Formula
Grant Contract Number: 1055762
Start Date of Grant: 05/16/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 08/31/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000209871
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 34300.00
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 13565.25
Grant Type: Formula
Grant description and purpose: Provide capital assistance to FTA Section 5310 program subrecipients serving seniors and individuals with disabilities. Funding from the Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Act of 2021 (CRRSA) and American Rescue Act (ARPA) will be used to provide capital assistance for eligible preventive vehicle maintenance expenses including, but not limited to, labor, parts and services, incurred during the period of March 20, 2020 through December 31, 2023.
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: East Side Neighborhood Services, Inc.
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Transportation
Grant Type: Formula
Grant Contract Number: 1055757
Start Date of Grant: 05/28/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 08/31/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000220984
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 28500.00
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 6033.26
Grant Type: Formula
Grant description and purpose: Provide capital assistance to FTA Section 5310 program subrecipients serving seniors and individuals with disabilities. Funding from the Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Act of 2021 (CRRSA) and American Rescue Act (ARPA) will be used to provide capital assistance for eligible preventive vehicle maintenance expenses including, but not limited to, labor, parts and services, incurred during the period of March 20, 2020 through December 31, 2023.
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: Achieve Services, Inc.
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Transportation
Grant Type: Formula
Grant Contract Number: 1055690
Start Date of Grant: 05/09/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 08/31/2024
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000262046
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 29300.00
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 5796.37
Grant Type: Formula
Grant description and purpose: Provide capital assistance to FTA Section 5310 program subrecipients serving seniors and individuals with disabilities. Funding from the Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Act of 2021 (CRRSA) and American Rescue Act (ARPA) will be used to provide capital assistance for eligible preventive vehicle maintenance expenses including, but not limited to, labor, parts and services, incurred during the period of March 20, 2020 through December 31, 2023.
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: Itasca County
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Grant Type: Sole Source
Grant Contract Number: 3000010516
Start Date of Grant: 10/24/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 12/01/2025
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000197296
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 40000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 40000
Grant Type: Sole Source
Grant description and purpose: sewer line construction
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: Vermilion Penguin Snowmobile Club
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant Contract Number: 3000010523
Start Date of Grant: 11/03/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 12/31/2025
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001191945
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 50000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 50000
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant description and purpose: The Grantee, who is not an Agency employee, will use the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (Agency) monies provided to the Vermilion Penguin Snowmobile Club for the New Groomer Replacement Project.
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: PathBlazers Snowmobile Club
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant Contract Number: 3000010708
Start Date of Grant: 01/17/2025
End Date of Grant Period: 07/01/2027
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0001142910
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 25000
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 25000
Grant Type: Legislatively Named
Grant description and purpose: 2024 Mineral Tax - Grooming Costs or Trail Equipment (Purchase Groomer)
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance:
Name of Grantee: Chisholm, City of
Name of Granting Agency: Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant Contract Number: 3000010533
Start Date of Grant: 11/03/2024
End Date of Grant Period: 06/30/2025
Grantee SWIFT ID: 0000197674
Total Grant Award Amount Including Amendments: $ 38019
Amount of Grant Paid to Grantee: $ 38019
Grant Type: Competitive
Grant description and purpose: 120 5th St SW (1 garage): Up to $1,056 or 75% of total demolition costs, whichever is less
322 10th St NW (1 garage): Up to $1,188 or 75% of total demolition costs, whichever is less
950 1st Ave NW (1 house & 1 accessory structure): Up to $9,192 or 75% of total
demolition costs, whichever is less
727 3rd St NW (1 house & 1 garage): Up to $7,917 or 75% of total demolition costs, whichever is less
201 1st Ave SW (1 house & 1 garage): Up to $18,666 or 75% of total demolition costs, whichever is less
Did the grantee comply with reporting and monitoring requirements, timely & in accordance with the terms of the grant agreement?Yes
Did the quality of the grantee’s work fulfill the expected outcomes of the grant? Yes
If you answered no or partially to either of the two prior questions, you must explain here. If you answered yes, you may add additional information here.
If applicable, please list any unaddressed concerns or issues with the grantee below including the following: unresolved pre-award risk assessment items or concerns; financial or audit concerns; fraud, waste, or abuse concerns; termination of grant.
Additional comments about the grantee’s overall performance: