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MASTER GRANT AGREEMENT 

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The Master Grant Agreement ("Agreement") is between RELIANT MISSION ("Reliant") and MASTER GRANT AGREEMENT between RELIANT MISSION and _______([Partner name fills in from the fund request tab)answer above]_______________.This Agreement covers the period from (start date- fills in from date on fund request tab): to (five years from start date (auto-calculates the 5 year based on the start date) (the “Grant Period”); between RELIANT MISSION and _______(Partner name fills in from the fund request tab)____ ("Partner"), who is represented by ____[Fund Custodian name]__________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Partner").

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1. Partner is one of a number of entities with whom Reliant has entered into working relationships to grant funds to support projects of Reliant.
2. Reliant and Partner have a signed Memorandum of Understanding.

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who has been appointed by the Partner to act on behalf of the Partner as the Fund Custodian. Terms of the Agreement refer to applicable Reliant policies and standards, particularly the Funds and Grant-Making Policy for Churches and Projects

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, Church and Project Fund Standard, and Grant-Making Standard.

1. The Fund Custodian has been appointed and approved to sign Agrees and adhere to on behalf of Partner Grant-Making Standard
2. Agrees to receive training/tutorials on forms, processes and procedures for grant requests and submission
3. Agrees to collect stipend agreements from all Designated Grantees
4. Agrees that grant funds received by the Reliant Point Person may only be disbursed to other organizations or individuals in a manner consistent with Reliant's Grant-Making Standard with the understanding that the church/ministry and/or Designated Grantee fully complies with the grant purposes and the requirements of Reliant's policies and procedures as well as local in-country employment and government taxes and laws.
5. Agrees to comply with Reliant's grant reporting and monistoring requirements submit grant reports and agrees to comply with Reliant's grant reporting and monitoring requirements. 
6. Agrees to communicate with Reliant about any problems or post-grant disbursement changes.
the Partner.
7. Authorized Signer(s) listed on the request form above has/have been authorized by the Partner to approve transfers, reimbursements, grants, and other payments from the requested fund. 
8. Partner may appoint Affiliate Fundraisers to function as deputized fundraisers on behalf of the fund.
9. Partner, Fund Custodian, and others with responsibility related to the Fund have read, and will adhere to, all applicable Reliant policies and standards, particularly those listed (with links) above. 
10. Reliant and Partner agree Agree that the fund will be used for this purpose: _____(auto fill from front pageanswer)___________________________________ and if it includes Designated Grantees the ministry activities purpose is (the next part populates if yes to designated grantees) and to further the purpose of the fund, these ministry activities will take place by the Designated Grantees ____(auto fill from answer)_________________________________________Agree that the grants will be used for this purpose of the project fund. Grants .  Grants cannot be used for any purpose other than those listed in the Fund Request Form and approved by Reliant.  Grants distributed Therefore, grants distributed from the fund must be used consistent with the agreed-upon purpose of the fund as outlined in the Master Grant Agreement. Reliant will refuse any grants that are requested if it determines that the grant is . Reliant may refuse requested grants if Reliant deems the requests are not in line with the approved purpose of the associated church/project fund.  Contract no more than (#) Designated Grantees to carry out these activities.
11. Anticipated ministry activities of designated grantees: 
Reliant acknowledges that a Designated Grantee receives a stipend to fulfill If the purpose of the fund through church/project fund changes, an addendum to change the purpose outlined in this Agreement is required and must be signed by both parties. 
12. The Fund Custodian and Partner agree to supply Reliant with semi-annual reports of how grant monies were used, including documentation of expenditures consistent with Reliant's Grant-Making Standard. If reports are not supplied by their due date, Reliant may suspend further grants until past due reports and associated required documentation are submitted.
13. Designated Grantees: Appoint no more than (# submitted on the form above) Designated Grantees to carry out the activities as outlined above. If conducting the ministry activities outlined on the master grant agreement, and due to these ministry activities, may not be able to devote time to other work activities sufficient to support the Designated Grantee's family, therefore Reliant recognizes that some of the funds may be used for personal expenses.
14. Reliant will take reasonable steps of due diligence to ensure that it is not otherwise assisting known or suspected terrorists through its foreign grant-making process, including annually checking applicable governmental lists provided and maintained by the U.S. Treasury Department.

15. I understand that all contributions are the sole property of Reliant; Reliant maintains full control of the donated funds and ultimate discretion as to their use for Reliant’s ministry purposes. 

    All contributions are the sole property of Reliant; Reliant maintains full control of the donated funds and ultimate discretion as to their use for Reliant’s ministry purposes. Reliant’s desire is to honor the donor preference of the contribution but Reliant has complete discretion and control over the use of the donated funds as part of our 501(c)3 status. Designated contributions generally will be honored, but Reliant shall retain full discretion over the ultimate expenditure or use of those contributions and retains the right to discontinue funding at any time.

    1. Affiliate Fundraiser is a foreign national raising funds through a church/project fund on behalf of Reliant. They must attend a Reliant training and become an officially approved deputized fundraiser. Affiliate Fundraisers are often also Designated Grantees. 
    2. I confirm that clarity will be given to donors and any affiliated fundraiser and designated grantees so that they understand the church/project funds are supporting a pre-approved ministry purpose by a Reliant-approved church/project and ministry partner and are not supporting any individual(s). 
    3. Reliant will not act as a conduit of funds for any recipient. Funding received by Reliant that will be used for grants will be accepted in accordance with Reliant's Gift Acceptance Policy.
    4. Reliant grants cannot be used to cause any private inurement or improper private benefit to occur. 

16. Acknowledges the expectations outlined for local and government tax and employment law compliance for Designated Grantees. We (the church/ministry and myself) agree to communicate with clarity with all Designated Grantees that the Designated Grantee(s) will be responsible for applicable payment of taxes, withholding for employment taxes, compliance with local law, etc. A clear acknowledgment of these expectations for local compliance will also be noted in the Stipend Agreement that will be required to be signed by all Designated Grantees.

Agree that if the purpose of the church/project fund changes and/or the number range of designated grantees changes, an addendum to change the purpose or number range of Designated Grantees outlined in this Master Grant Agreement is required. 
17. Authorized Signers of the specific church/project fund must approve grant requests before submission can be received by Reliant and considered complete for distribution. 
18. Let's mention the grant requests that will follow this master grant agreement.
19. 3. Reliant Obligations Reliant shall:
    1. acknowledge the fund purpose as:
    2. make periodic grants (“Grant Funds”) to Grantee during the Grant Period for various projects and activities (the “Grant Project”) according to the fund purpose, with each grant so made being subject to the terms of this Master Grant Agreement:
    3. Reliant acknowledges that a Designated Grantee receives a stipend to fulfill the purpose of the fund through conducting the ministry activities outlined on the Master Grant Agreement, and due to these ministry activities, may not be able to devote time to other work activities sufficient to support the Designated Grantee's family, therefore Reliant recognizes that some of the funds may be used for personal expenses.
    4. collaborate with Partner to identify and fund Partner projects in amounts and type that meet the exempt purposes of Reliant;
    5. ensure that Grant Projects selected by Reliant from those presented by Partner for funding are appropriately aligned with the intent of donors to Reliant and comply with laws to which Reliant is subject; and
       
    6. work collaboratively with Partner to ensure the transfer of Grant Funds occurs within a reasonable time frame based on the needs of the project. [In the event of a conflict between the Statement of Intent and this Master Grant Agreement, this Master Grant Agreement controls.]
20. 4. Mutual Obligations The parties agree to work together to ensure that:
    1. Endeavors are made to the best of the parties’ knowledge to ensure Partner projects funded by Grant Funds are in compliance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.
    2. Accurate records of the Grant Funds received, and expenses incurred are maintained and retained and such records are made available to Reliant upon reasonable request;
    3. Timely and accurate communication regarding Grant Projects including but not limited to reporting requirements, donor expectations, changes to project specifications, potential re-assignment of funding and generally anything reasonable required to assist both parties in complying with obligations to donors, regulators and other stakeholders as long as it does not interfere with the purpose of the ministry;
    4. No part of the grant funds is to be used to carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation, or to intervene in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.
21. 5. Dispute Resolution
    1. Biblical mediation. The parties agree to cooperate in good faith, to communicate openly and honestly, and generally to attempt to avoid disputes in connection with this Master Agreement. If, nevertheless, a dispute should arise in connection with this Master Agreement, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve such disputes by mediation. The parties shall attempt to agree in good faith, on the terms for submission of such dispute for mediation to a Christian mediation or conciliation service, which uses Biblical principles in attempting to resolve disputes. The term of the mediation and the mediation service to be used must be approved by both parties.
    2. Arbitration. If the parties are unable to otherwise resolve a dispute in the manner set forth above, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration at a reasonable location and using recognized rules and principles of international arbitration under Chapter 12, International Arbitration of the Swiss Private Law Act of December 18, 1987. The parties intend that arbitration be the sole remedy available as to matters arbitrable hereunder. The arbitrators shall determine the rules governing admissibility of evidence and the rules of procedure and discovery. All arbitration awards shall be final and binding on the parties and the parties agree to abide by all awards rendered in such arbitration proceedings. Arbitration awards shall be enforceable by appropriate proceedings at the request of any party. Unless otherwise provided by the arbitrators, each party shall pay one-half of the reasonable fees and expenses of the arbitrator. All other fees and expenses of each party, including without limitation, the fees and expenses of its counsel, witnesses and others acting for it, shall be paid as determined by the arbitrators.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Master Grant Agreement on the latest date hereinafter written (the “Effective Date”).

Addendum(s) (if applicable) linked here: