REVISED Master Grant Contract Crosswalk
August 22, 2014
Every 5 years, MDH enters into a Master Grant Contract (MGC) with all CHBs. There is no funding attached to this
contract. It serves as the legal foundation for subsequent Grant Project Agreements with CHBs for all MDH grant
program funding. The MGC is intended to streamline the grant process between MDH and CHBs.
This document highlights only the major changes to MGC from the previous MGC signed by CHBs. These changes
bring the MGC into closer alignment with Grant Agreements between MDH and other non-CHB partners. The
new MGC will be effective from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2019. Definitions can be found at the end of the
document.
The numbered terms listed below correspond to the numbers is the REVISED version of the MGC.
Location
Change
Modifications
1.
TERMS OF
AGREEMENT
modified
• Added a clause regarding 1.4 Conflict of Terminology to clarify
that project grant agreement language takes precedence
2.
GRANT
REQUIREMENTS
modified
• The language in this clause was streamlined to reference
general grant management requirements of entities receiving
funds from MDH.
• The clauses related to Federal Funds and State Funds were
removed. Termination based on funding sources is addressed
in the grant project agreement.
3.
TRAVEL EXPENSES
added
• This clause was added to assure that, regardless of funding
source, travel reimbursement can be no greater than the
current “Commissioner’s Plan.”
• The language also addresses prior written approval for out of
state travel.
4.
TERMINATION
modified
• Incorporates the language from the previous MGC
“CANCELLATION” section.
• Adds a clause on 4.3 Effect of Termination to clarify that if the
MGC is terminated, all grant project agreements between the
MDH and CHBs will also terminate.
5.
ASSIGNMENT
modified
• Language related to subcontracts was removed. The previous
language was contradictory.
• MDH programs, through grant project agreements, can specify
requirements related to subcontracting of specific funds.
• The CHB is ultimately responsible for the conditions in the
MGC. Applying any clauses in the MGC to subcontractors of
the CHB is at the discretion of the CHB.
• Assignment is generally only used if there is a major change to
the structure of the CHB, i.e. the old entity no longer exists and
the MGC has to be assigned to a new entity.
6.
7.
AMENDMENTS
LIABILITY
no change
modified
• The language was streamlined to reflect language applicable to
Minnesota municipalities instead of general liability language
used for all other MDH grantees.
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8.
STATE AUDITS
modified
• Statutory reference added for clarity.
9.
GOVERNMENT
DATA PRACTICES
AND DATA
DISCLOSURE
modified
• Language specific to the 9.1 Government Data Practices Act
was added (including statutory references)
10.
OWNERSHIP OF
MATERIALS AND
INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS
From previous MGC
• This language aligns the MGC language with standard Grant
Agreement language.
modified
• In addition to WIC, clause 10 does not apply to Title V
Maternal and Child Block Grant funds. Language added to
introductory paragraph.
no change
• The X. PUBLICITY clause from the previous MGC was removed.
Publicity will be addressed in individual grant project
agreements, not the MGC.
From previous MGC
11.
12.
13.
14.
WORKER’S
COMPENSATION
JURISDICTION AND
VENUE
DISPUTES
OTHER
PROVISIONS
• The IX. ENDORSEMENT clause from the previous MGC was
removed.
no change
no change
no change
modified
• The subclause on Ownership of Equipment was removed. This
will be addressed in the Grant Project Agreement. This may be
amended at a later date based on pending federal guidance.
• The A. Contractor Debarment, Suspension and Responsibility
Certification was modified to reflect current language.
• The B. Audit Requirements section was modified to remove
outdated citations on annular audit requirements and the
remaining sections were renumbered.
• The previous clause No Obligation to Review was removed.
From previous MGC
• The XVI. APPLICABILITY TO INDIVIDUAL GRANT PROJECTS
clause from the previous MGC was removed.
DEFINITIONS:
Master Grant Contract: A legal document that is written for a five (5) year period between MDH and each County
Health Board that acts as an umbrella grant that contains the boilerplate language that each County Health Board
must comply with. Each Master Grant Agreement is assigned a specific identification number and that number is
then referenced in the Grant Project Agreement for County Health Boards. The specific grantee’s duties are not
listed in the Master Grant Agreement.
Grant Project Agreement for Community Health Boards: A grant agreement that was designed specifically for
Community Health Boards that lists the specific grantee duties. It must reference the Master Grant Contract
number assigned to the CHB with which MDH is granting.
Grant Agreement: A legal document used for granting money to a variety of entities. Those entities can include
non-profit organizations, city or county governments, for-profit organizations, higher education institutions, tribal
governments and individuals.
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