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1. What do these General Terms and Conditions apply to? These General Terns and Conditions apply to grants that IMLS issues to private nonprofit organizations; institutions of higher education; and state, local, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments (unless we designate in the grant award that a different set of IMLS General Terms and Conditions apply). The IMLS Library Grants to States Program has a separate set of award terms and conditions. 2. What are my responsibilities when accepting a grant? In accepting an award, you assume the legal, financial, administrative, and programmatic responsibility for administering the award in accordance with these General Terms and Conditions and must comply with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, OMB Circulars, and the terms of the award. You must also comply with the specific Assurances and Certifications that are part of a grant application. While these General Terms and Conditions highlight those laws and requirements that apply most frequently to recipients of IMLS awards, you are responsible for following all applicable requirements of all other federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing this program, whether or not they are listed herein. Failure to comply could result in suspension or termination of the award, IMLS recovery of award funds, suspension/debarment of your organization, and /or other actions. For reference, laws and requirements that relate specifically to IMLS grants include but are not limited to: • IMLS's authorization statute (20 U.S.C. §9101 etseq.) • IMLS's African American grant program statute (20 U.S.C. §80r -5) • IMLS regulations (45 CFR Chapter XI and 2 CFR Chapter XXXI) • IMLS appropriations laws You assume responsibility for the conduct of project activities under an IMLS award, for adherence to the award conditions, for submitting financial and performance reports, and for informing IMLS during the course of the award of any significant programmatic, administrative, or financial problems that have arisen, including allegations of research misconduct. Forms, form instruction, and other guidance for successfully managing an IMLS discretionary grant are available on the IMLS website. You roust also maintain documentation, which is subject to audit, of all activities and expenditures affecting the award. I What are these Terms and Conditions based on? These General Terms and Conditions are based on the administrative requirements of 2 CFR Part 215; 45 CFR Part 1180; 45 CFR Part 1183; 2 CFR Chapter XXXI. The above regulations apply to the majority of IMLS discretionary awards. Organizations that receive IMLS grants or