Update: Domestic Violence Grant applications are due by Monday, October 17, 2022.  Please return all applications to the Bayonne Law Department, Attn.: Christina LaGatta, 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ 07002

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City of Bayonne Domestic Violence Grant
PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN

I. PURPOSE OF GRANT

The City of Bayonne has received funding under the American Rescue Plan Act that can be utilized to support educational and social programs hosted by non-profit organizations. The goal of the City of Bayonne's Domestic Violence Grant is to help combat domestic violence within our city by conducting outreach, providing educational programs, and interventions. Domestic violence affects individuals and families in every community regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and in severe cases, even death. The devastating physical, emotional, and psychological consequences of domestic violence can cross generations and last a lifetime; and tens of thousands of domestic incidents occur each year in New Jersey.

II. AWARD AMOUNT

As a part of this effort, the City of Bayonne is awarding a total of $25,000 in grants to assist with the needs of combating domestic violence. Award amounts will vary based on the number of applicants on a per capita basis. The grant will be issued following review of this application and the required attachments. Failure to include all information specified in this application, including the required attachments, will result in disqualification. Upon completion of the review of the application, the City of Bayonne will issue an automatic grant payment in accordance with information contained in the application. All decisions of the City of Bayonne are final.

III. CERTIFICATION IN SUPPORT OF A GRANT APPLICATION

The grant applicant must specifically certify to the following:

a)    The applicant is currently registered as a non-profit with the New Jersey Department of Treasury.
b)    The applicant's work is dedicated to assisting people and their families to achieve self­-sufficiency and live safe and productive lives.
c)    The applicant will conduct outreach, educational programs, and interventions including but not limited to women, people of color, and members of LGBTQAI+ community within the City to confront the issue of domestic violence.

IV. DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO SUPPORT A GRANT APPLICATION

Any grant application submitted must contain the following documents:

i. Completed and Signed F01m W-9 -Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and
Certification
ii. 2021 Form 990 tax return or extension u1. A list of the current board members
iv. A copy of board-approved budget.
v. Recent financial statements, including statement of financial position (balance sheet) and
statement of activities (profit and loss statement).

V. FAILURE TO USE FUNDS PROPERLY

As this program is federally funded, any business who files a fraudulent grant application or misuses grant funds will be obligated to return any funds improperly received plus interest at the rate of 1% per annum.

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