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STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND SUBGRANTS With respect to any grant received from the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DNR-DHPA), the applicant indicates by his/her signature that he/she has read, understands, and agrees that: I. This is a request for consideration for a grant, and not a promise for funding, from the National Park Service HPF program administered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 2. The individual submitting this grant request on behalf of the applicant has the necessary authority to request consideration of this project by the Department of Natural Resources. 3. This is a matching grants program in which only a portion of the total project cost can be supplied by the grant funds; the matching share will be supplied by the grant applicant in the form of cash, donated or volunteer labor, and/or donated supplies in accordance with state and federal regulations. 4. No work covered in this application is to begin until the applicant has been notified in writing that funds have been awarded, and has accepted in writing the terms and conditions of the grant. 5. If a grant is received, all obligations for material or work are to be paid by the applicant, who will then receive reimbursement from the National Park Service through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, based on prior agreement and approval. The applicant will be required to supply all necessary financial documentation which must include copies of accurate personnel time sheets indicating the effort expended on the project, canceled checks, invoices, and other data as required by the DHPA, unless special arrangements are made. 6. Grants will be administered in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, requirements and guidelines, including OMB Circular A-102 and A-110 (as applicable), policies and procedures of the Historic Preservation Grant -in -Aid Program, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, non-discrimination on the basis of handicap (Sec. 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), and equal employment opportunity and labor law requirements of federal grants. 7. Procurement actions will be conducted in a manner that provides for maximum open and free competition in compliance with program requirements, including OMB Circular A-102 and A-110 (as applicable). 8. All costs charged to the grant project will be in payment of an approved budget item during the project period and will conform to the cost principles of (Federal Management Circular 744), now OMB Circular A-87 and A-21 (as applicable). 9. In accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act (P.L. 88-325), the Department of Natural Resources requires that grant applicants not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on a historic preservation project because of race, color, sex, national origin, or ancestry. All employees must be advised of equal opportunity and benefits. Any complaint of discrimination must be reported to the State Historic Preservation Officer. 10. Adequate financial resources will be available for performance (including necessary experience, organization, technical qualifications, and facilities) to complete the proposed project or a firm commitment, arrangement or ability to obtain such will be made. 11. An adequate financial management system (and audit procedure when deemed applicable) will be maintained which provides efficient and effective accountability and control of all property, funds and assets. 12. The matching share will not consist of funds from the federal government under another assistance agreement unless authorized. 19