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The Master Grant Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "Agreement") is between RELIANT MISSION a tax-exempt nonprofit corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Reliant") and _______(Partner name fills in from the fund request tabanswer above)__________________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Partner"), who is represented by ____(Fund Custodian name from the front tab)__________________ who has been appointed by the Partner to act on behalf of the Partner as the Fund Custodian (as defined in the applicable Reliant Policy and Standards).

Partner Agrees that:

1. The Background
2. Partner is one of a number of entities with whom Reliant has entered into working relationships to grant funds to support projects of Reliant.
3. Reliant and Partner have a signed Memorandum of Understanding.
Fund Custodian has been appointed and previously approved and appointed by to sign on behalf of the Partner.
4. Authorized Signer(s) has listed on the request form above have been authorized by the Partner to approve transfers, reimbursements, grants, and other payments from the requested fund. 
5. Partner Obligations. Partner Shall: 
   2.1 may appoint Affiliate Fundraisers (as defined in the applicable Reliant Policy and Standards) who function as deputized fundraisers on behalf of the fund.
6. Partner agrees with, and will : Agree with and adhere to the Funds and Grant-Making Policy for Churches and Projects, Church and Project Fund Standard, Grant and Grant-Making Standard
7. 2.2 Fund Purpose: Agree Reliant and Partner agree that the fund will be used for this purpose: _____(auto fill from front pageanswer)___________________________________ (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)_________________________________________.
   1. Understand that grants cannot be used for any purpose other than those approved by Reliant. Therefore, grants distributed must be used consistent with the agreed-upon purpose of the fund. Reliant will refuse any grants that are requested if it determines that the grant is not in line with the approved purpose of the associated church/project fund. 
   2. Agree that if the purpose of the church/project fund changes, an addendum to change the purpose outlined in this Agreement is required and must be signed by both parties. 
   3. 2.3 Fund Custodian: Appoint a Fund Custodian, (auto-fill from front tab) whose responsibilities include:
      1. Agreement to receive training/tutorials on forms, processes, and procedures for grant requests (used for requesting monies from the approved church/project fund)
      2. Collection of stipend agreements from all Designated Grantees
      3. Distribution of grant funds, which may only be disbursed to other organizations or individuals in a manner consistent with Reliant's Grant-Making Standard
      4. Compliance with Reliant's grant reporting and monitoring requirements to submit grant reports. 
      5. Communication with Reliant regarding problems with grants or post-grant disbursement changes.
   4. 2.4 Designated Grantees: Appoint no more than (#) Designated Grantees to carry out the activities as outlined in 2.2.
   5. Acknowledge the expectations outlined for local and government tax and employment law compliance for Designated Grantees and 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. 
   Acknowledge that Stipend Agreements are required to be signed by all Designated Granteesabove.
   1. Agree that if the number range of designated grantees changes, an addendum to change number range of Designated Grantees outlined in this Agreement is required. 

   6. 2.5 Contributions: Acknowledge 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. Reliant’s desire is to honor the donor preference for 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. Reliant will not act as a conduit of funds for any recipient. Reliant grants cannot be used to cause any private inurement or improper private benefit to occur. 

      1. May appoint Affiliate Fundraisers (as defined in the applicable Reliant Policy and Standards) who function as deputized fundraisers on behalf of the fund.
      2. Communicate clearly to donors, Affiliated Fundraisers, and Designated Grantees that donations are supporting a pre-approved ministry purpose by a Reliant-approved church/project and ministry partner and are not supporting any individual(s). 
8. Reliant Obligations Reliant shall:
   1. 3.1 Fund Purpose: Agree that the fund purpose is in alignment with Reliant's exempt purpose and will be used for this purpose: _____(auto fill from front page)___________________________________ (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 _____________________________________________.
   2. 3.2 Grant Disbursements: Make periodic grants (“disbursements”) in amounts and types during the grant period (as outlined on the associated grant requests) for various projects and activities according to the fund purpose, with each grant so made being subject to the terms of this Agreement:
      
      1. Ensure that grant requests are appropriately aligned with the intent of donors to Reliant and comply with laws to which Reliant is subject; and
         
      2. Work collaboratively with Partner to ensure the grant disbursement occurs within a reasonable time frame based on the needs of the project. 
      3. Not physically transport monies for grant distribution. Reliant will use a financial institution (bank) for all financial transactions associated with the church/project fund.
      4. Approve recurring grant requests for a period of five years from the date of first disbursement as indicated on the grant request form. 
   3. 3.3 Due Diligence: 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.
   4. 3.4 Taxes: Reliant is not responsible for any income, employment, pension, healthcare or other taxes due in the Designated Grantee's home country related to the stipends or any other disbursements to Partner under this Agreement or otherwise. 
9. Mutual Obligations The parties agree to work together to ensure that:
   1. 4.1 Endeavors are made to the best of the parties’ knowledge to ensure Partner projects funded by grant disbursement are in compliance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.
   2. 4.2 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.
   3. 4.3 Accurate records of the grant disbursements received, and expenses incurred are maintained and retained and such records are made available to Reliant upon reasonable request;
   4. 4.4 Timely and accurate communication regarding grant disbursements 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;
   5. 4.5 Acknowledge that a Designated Grantee receives a stipend to fulfill the purpose of the fund through conducting the ministry activities outlined in 2.2, 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.
   6. 4.6 Separate and Distinct Operations. Partner and Reliant's operations are separate and distinct.
10. Dispute Resolution
    1. 5.1 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 Agreement. If, nevertheless, a dispute should arise in connection with this  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. 5.2 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”).

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