Grants_Commonwealth_Standard_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

The document is the Commonwealth Standard Terms and Conditions (Grant Version), revised on 10/1/2023, which outlines comprehensive nondiscrimination and legal compliance requirements for grantees receiving funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The document details specific obligations for grantees, including mandatory representations of compliance with federal, state, and local laws related to nondiscrimination and sexual harassment prevention.

The terms require grantees to establish and maintain a written nondiscrimination and sexual harassment policy, inform employees of this policy, and ensure no discriminatory practices occur in hiring, employment, or subcontract arrangements. The document provides extensive guidelines on prohibited discriminatory actions, including restrictions based on race, gender, creed, color, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Grantees are also required to allow Commonwealth access to employment records and face potential contract cancellation or termination for violations of these provisions. The terms apply to the grantee, its employees, subgrantees, contractors, and subcontractors, with an emphasis on ongoing compliance and reporting obligations.