Common use of Civil Rights Assurance Clause in Contracts

Civil Rights Assurance. The State certifies that, as a condition to receiving any Federal assistance from the Department of the Interior, it will comply with all Federal laws relating to nondiscrimination. These laws include, but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap; (c) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101 et. seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; and applicable regulatory requirements to the end that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, handicap or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by the applicant. THE APPLICANT HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement. THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicant's operations including those parts that have not received or benefited from Federal financial assistance. If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant by the Department, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended to it by the Department. THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal grants, loans, contracts, property, discounts or other Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant by the Department, including installment payments after such date on account of applications for Federal financial assistance which were approved before such date. The Applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance, and that the United State shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the Applicant, its successors, transferees, assignees, and subrecipients and the person whose signature appears on the grant agreement and who is authorized to sign on behalf of the Applicant.

Civil Rights Assurance. The State certifies that, as a condition to receiving any Federal assistance from the Department of the Interior, Program applicant hereby agrees that it will comply with all Federal laws relating to nondiscrimination. These laws include, but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1P.L. 88-352) and all requirements imposed by the regulations of the Department of Agriculture (7 CFR Part 15), which prohibits discrimination on DOJ (28) CFR Parts 42 and 50) and FNS directives or regulations issued pursuant to that Act and the basis of raceregulations, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap; (c) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101 et. seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; and applicable regulatory requirements to the end that effect that, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds ground of race, color, national origin, handicap sex, age, or agedisability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected subject to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by for which the applicant. THE APPLICANT HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT Program applicant received Federal financial assistance from USDA; and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate fulfill this agreement. THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicant's operations including those parts that have not received or benefited from Federal financial assistance. If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant by the Department, this This assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended to it by the Department. THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal financial assistance, grants, loansand loans of Federal funds, contractsreimbursable expenditures, grants, or donations of Federal property and interest in property, discounts the detail of Federal personnel, the sale and lease of, and the permission to use Federal property or other interest in such property or the furnishing of services without consideration or at a nominal consideration, or at a consideration that is reduced for the purpose of assisting the recipient, or in recognition of the public interest to be served by such sale, lease, or furnishing of services to the recipient, or any improvements made with Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant Program applicant by USDA. This includes any Federal agreement, arrangement, or other contract that has as one of its purposes the Departmentprovision of cash assistance for the purchase of food, including installment payments after such date on account and cash assistance for purchase or rental of applications for Federal food service equipment or any other financial assistance which were approved before such date. The Applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance. By accepting this assurance, the Program applicant agrees to compile data, maintain records, and that submit reports as required, to permit effective enforcement of nondiscrimination laws and permit authorized USDA personnel during hours of program operation to review such records, books, and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance with the United State nondiscrimination laws. If there are any violations of this assurance, the Department of Agriculture, FNS, shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the ApplicantSubrecipient/Contractor, its successors, transferees, assignees, and subrecipients and the assignees as long as it receives assistance or retains possession of any assistance from USDA. The person or persons whose signature appears on the grant agreement and who is signatures appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the ApplicantSubrecipient/Contractor. FRAUD PENALTY Whoever embezzles, willfully misapplies, steals, or obtains by fraud any funds, assets, or property that are the subject of a grant or other form of assistance, whether received directly or indirectly from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), or whoever receives, conceals, or retains such funds, assets, or property to personal use or gain, knowing such funds, assets, or property have been embezzled, willfully misapplied, stolen, or obtained by fraud shall, if such funds, assets, or property are of the value of $100 or more, be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, or, if such funds, assets, or property are of a value of less than $100, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. This Contract is binding on the FSMC as long as it receives assistance or retains possession of any assistance from the USDA and the State agency. This information in this Contract submitted on behalf of the FSMC is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is being given in connection with the receipt of Federal funds and that deliberate misrepresentation may subject me to prosecution under applicable State and Federal criminal statutes.

Civil Rights Assurance. The State certifies that, as a condition to receiving any Federal assistance from the Department of the Interior, Program applicant hereby agrees that it will comply with all Federal laws relating to nondiscrimination. These laws include, but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1P.L. 88-352) and all requirements imposed by the regulations of the USDA (7 CFR Part 15), which prohibits discrimination on U.S. DOJ (28) CFR Parts 42 and 50) FNS directives or regulations issued pursuant to that Act and the basis of raceregulations, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap; (c) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101 et. seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; and applicable regulatory requirements to the end that effect that, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds ground of race, color, national origin, handicap sex, age or agedisability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected subject to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by for which the applicant. THE APPLICANT HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT Program applicant received Federal financial assistance from USDA; and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate fulfill this agreementAgreement. THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicant's operations including those parts that have not received or benefited from Federal financial assistance. If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant by the Department, this This assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended to it by the Department. THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal financial assistance, grants, loansand loans of Federal funds, contractsreimbursable expenditures, grant, or donation of Federal property and interest in property, discounts the detail of Federal personnel, the sale and lease of, and the permission to use Federal property or other interest in such property or the furnishings of services without consideration or at a nominal consideration, or at a consideration that is reduced for the purpose of assisting the recipient, or in recognition of the public interest to be served by such sale, lease, or furnishings of services to the recipient, or any improvements made with Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant Program applicant by USDA. This includes any Federal agreement, arrangement, or other contract that has as one of its purposes the Departmentprovision of cash assistance for the purchase of food, including installment payments after such date on account and cash assistance for purchase or rental of applications for Federal food service equipment or any other financial assistance which were approved before such date. The Applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance. By accepting this assurance, the Program applicant agrees to compile data, maintain records, and that submit reports as required, to permit effective enforcement of nondiscrimination laws, and permit authorized USDA personnel during hours of program operations to review such records, books, and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance with the United State nondiscrimination laws. If there are any violations of this assurance, the Department of Agriculture, FNS, shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the ApplicantProgram applicant, its successors, transferees, assignees, and subrecipients and the assignees as long as it receives assistance or retains possession of any assistance from USDA. The person or persons whose signature appears on the grant agreement and who is appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on the behalf of the ApplicantProgram applicant. NONDISCRIMINATION In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (000) 000-0000. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxx/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (000) 000-0000. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

Civil Rights Assurance. The State certifies that, as a condition to receiving any Federal assistance from the Department of the Interior, Program applicant hereby agrees that it will comply with all Federal laws relating to nondiscrimination. These laws include, but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1P.L. 88-352) and all requirements imposed by the regulations of the Department of Agriculture (7 CFR Part 15), which prohibits discrimination on DOJ (28) CFR Parts 42 and 50) and FNS directives or regulations issued pursuant to that Act and the basis of raceregulations, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap; (c) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101 et. seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; and applicable regulatory requirements to the end that effect that, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds ground of race, color, national origin, handicap sex, age, or agedisability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected subject to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by for which the applicant. THE APPLICANT HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT Program applicant received Federal financial assistance from USDA; and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate fulfill this agreement. THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicant's operations including those parts that have not received or benefited from Federal financial assistance. If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant by the Department, this This assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended to it by the Department. THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal financial assistance, grants, loansand loans of Federal funds, contractsreimbursable expenditures, grants, or donation of Federal property and interest in property, discounts the detail of Federal personnel, the sale and lease of, and the permission to use Federal property or other interest in such property or the furnishing of services without consideration or at a nominal consideration, or at a consideration that is reduced for the purpose of assisting the recipient, or in recognition of the public interest to be served by such sale, lease, or furnishing of services to the recipient, or any improvements made with Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant Program applicant by USDA. This includes any Federal agreement, arrangement, or other contract that has as one of its purposes the Departmentprovision of cash assistance for the purchase of food, including installment payments after such date on account and cash assistance for purchase or rental of applications for Federal food service equipment or any other financial assistance which were approved before such date. The Applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance. By accepting this assurance, the Program applicant agrees to compile data, maintain records, and that submit reports as required, to permit effective enforcement of nondiscrimination laws and permit authorized USDA personnel during hours of program operation to review such records, books, and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance with the United State nondiscrimination laws. If there are any violations of this assurance, the Department of Agriculture, FNS, shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the ApplicantSubrecipient/Contractor, its successors, transferees, assignees, and subrecipients and the assignees as long as it receives assistance or retains possession of any assistance from USDA. The person or persons whose signature appears on the grant agreement and who is signatures appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the ApplicantSubrecipient/Contractor. FRAUD PENALTY Whoever embezzles, willfully misapplies, steals, or obtains by fraud any funds, assets, or property that are the subject of a grant or other form of assistance, whether received directly or indirectly from USDA, or whoever receives, conceals, or retains such funds, assets, or property to personal use or gain, knowing such funds, assets, or property have been embezzled, willfully misapplied, stolen, or obtained by fraud shall, if such funds, assets, or property are of the value of $100 or more, be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, or, if such funds, assets, or property are of a value of less than $100, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. This information in this Contract submitted on behalf of the Institution or facility is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is being given in connection with the receipt of Federal funds and that deliberate misrepresentation may subject me to prosecution under applicable state and federal criminal statutes.

Civil Rights Assurance. The State undersigned certifies that, as a condition to receiving any Federal assistance from the Department of the Interior, it will comply with all Federal laws relating to nondiscrimination. These laws include, but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-12000d‑1), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap; (c) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101 et. seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; and applicable regulatory requirements to the end that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, handicap or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by the applicant. THE APPLICANT UNDERSIGNED HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement. THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicantcontractor's operations including those parts that have not received or benefited from Federal financial assistance. If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant contractor by the Department, this assurance shall obligate the Applicantundersigned, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant undersigned for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended to it by the Department. THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal grants, loans, contracts, property, discounts or other Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant undersigned by the Department, including installment payments after such date on account of applications for Federal financial assistance which were approved before such date. The Applicant undersigned recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance, and that the United State shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the Applicantcontractor, its successors, transferees, assignees, and subrecipients and the person whose signature appears on the grant agreement and who is authorized to sign on behalf of the Applicant.contractor. FEDERAL CITATIONS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS:

Civil Rights Assurance. The State certifies that, as a condition to receiving any Federal assistance from the Department of the Interior, Local Agency hereby agrees that it will comply with all Federal laws relating to nondiscrimination. These laws include, but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1P.L. 88-352), which prohibits discrimination on Title IX of the basis Education Amendments of race1972, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794PL 93-112), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap; (c) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101 et. seq.PL 94-135), which prohibits discrimination on and all requirements imposed by the basis regulations of age; the Department of Agriculture (7CFR Part 15), Department of Justice (28 CFR Parts 42 and applicable regulatory requirements 50), and FNS directives or regulations issued pursuant to that Act and the regulations, to the end that effect that, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds ground of race, color, national origin, handicap age, sex, or agedisability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected subject to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by for which the applicant. THE APPLICANT HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT program applicant received Federal financial assistance from the Department; and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreement. THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicant's operations including those parts that have not received or benefited from Federal financial assistance. If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant by the Department, this This assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended to it by the Department. THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal grantsfinancial assistance, loansgrants and loans of Federal funds, contractsreimbursable expenditures, grant or donation of Federal property and interest in property, discounts the detail of Federal personnel, the sale and lease of, and the permission to use, Federal property or other interest in such property or the furnishing of services without consideration or at a nominal consideration, or at a consideration which is reduced for the purpose of assisting the recipient, or in recognition of the public interest to be served by such sale, lease or furnishing of services to the recipient or any improvements made with Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant program applicant by the Departmentdepartment. This includes any Federal agreement, including installment payments after arrangement, or other contract which has as one of its purposes the provision of assistance such date on account as food, and cash assistance for purchase or rental of applications for Federal food service equipment or any other financial assistance which were approved before such date. The Applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance. By accepting this assurance, The Local Agency agrees to compile data, maintain records and that submit reports as required, to permit effective enforcement of Title VI and permit authorized USDA personnel during normal working hours to review such records, books and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance with Title VI. If there are any violations of this assurance, the United State Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the ApplicantKDAFDD and the Local Agency, its successors, transferees, assignees, and subrecipients and assignees as long as it receives assistance or retains possession of any assistance from the department. The person or persons whose signature appears signatures appear on the grant this agreement and who is are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicantprogram applicant.

Civil Rights Assurance. The State certifies that, as a condition to receiving any Federal assistance from the Department of the Interior, Program applicant hereby agrees that it will comply with all Federal laws relating to nondiscrimination. These laws include, but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1P.L. 88-352) and all requirements imposed by the regulations of the USDA (7 CFR Part 15), which prohibits discrimination on U.S. DOJ (28) CFR Parts 42 and 50) FNS directives or regulations issued pursuant to that Act and the basis of raceregulations, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap; (c) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101 et. seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; and applicable regulatory requirements to the end that effect that, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds ground of race, color, national origin, handicap sex, age or agedisability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected subject to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by for which the applicant. THE APPLICANT HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT Program applicant received Federal financial assistance from USDA; and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate fulfill this agreementAgreement. THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicant's operations including those parts that have not received or benefited from Federal financial assistance. If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant by the Department, this This assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended to it by the Department. THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal financial assistance, grants, loansand loans of Federal funds, contractsreimbursable expenditures, grant, or donation of Federal property and interest in property, discounts the detail of Federal personnel, the sale and lease of, and the permission to use Federal property or other interest in such property or the furnishings of services without consideration or at a nominal consideration, or at a consideration that is reduced for the purpose of assisting the recipient, or in recognition of the public interest to be served by such sale, lease, or furnishings of services to the recipient, or any improvements made with Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant Program applicant by USDA. This includes any Federal agreement, arrangement, or other contract that has as one of its purposes the Departmentprovision of cash assistance for the purchase of food, including installment payments after such date on account and cash assistance for purchase or rental of applications for Federal food service equipment or any other financial assistance which were approved before such date. The Applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance. By accepting this assurance, the Program applicant agrees to compile data, maintain records, and that submit reports as required, to permit effective enforcement of nondiscrimination laws, and permit authorized USDA personnel during hours of program operations to review such records, books, and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance with the United State nondiscrimination laws. If there are any violations of this assurance, the Department of Agriculture, FNS, shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the ApplicantProgram applicant, its successors, transferees, assignees, and subrecipients and the assignees as long as it receives assistance or retains possession of any assistance from USDA. The person or persons whose signature appears on the grant agreement and who is appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on the behalf of the ApplicantProgram applicant. NONDISCRIMINATION In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (000) 000-0000 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (000) 000-0000. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (000) 000-0000. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

Civil Rights Assurance. The State certifies that, as a condition to receiving any Federal assistance from the Department of the Interior, Program applicant hereby agrees that it will comply with all Federal laws relating to nondiscrimination. These laws include, but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1P.L. 88-352) and all requirements imposed by the regulations of the USDA (7 CFR Part 15), which prohibits discrimination on U.S. DOJ (28) CFR Parts 42 and 50) FNS directives or regulations issued pursuant to that Act and the basis of raceregulations, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap; (c) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101 et. seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; and applicable regulatory requirements to the end that effect that, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds ground of race, color, national origin, handicap sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age or agedisability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected subject to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by for which the applicant. THE APPLICANT HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT Program applicant received federal financial assistance from USDA; and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate fulfill this agreementAgreement. THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicant's operations including those parts that have not received or benefited from Federal financial assistance. If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant by the Department, this This assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended to it by the Department. THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal federal financial assistance, grants, loansand loans of federal funds, contractsreimbursable expenditures, grant, or donation of federal property and interest in property, discounts the detail of federal personnel, the sale and lease of, and the permission to use federal property or other Federal interest in such property or the furnishings of services without consideration or at a nominal consideration, or at a consideration that is reduced for the purpose of assisting the recipient, or in recognition of the public interest to be served by such sale, lease, or furnishings of services to the recipient, or any improvements made with federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant Program applicant by USDA. This includes any federal agreement, arrangement, or other contract that has as one of its purposes the Departmentprovision of cash assistance for the purchase of food, including installment payments after such date on account and cash assistance for purchase or rental of applications for Federal food service equipment or any other financial assistance which were approved before such date. The Applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance. By accepting this assurance, the Program applicant agrees to compile data, maintain records, and that submit reports as required, to permit effective enforcement of nondiscrimination laws, and permit authorized USDA personnel during hours of program operations to review such records, books, and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance with the United State nondiscrimination laws. If there are any violations of this assurance, the Department of Agriculture, FNS, shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the ApplicantProgram applicant, its successors, transferees, assignees, and subrecipients and the assignees as long as it receives assistance or retains possession of any assistance from USDA. The person or persons whose signature appears on the grant agreement and who is appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on the behalf of the Applicant.Program applicant. NONDISCRIMINATION In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (000) 000-0000 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (000) 000-0000. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P- Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (000) 000-0000, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

Civil Rights Assurance. The State certifies that, as a condition to receiving any Federal assistance from the Department of the Interior, Program applicant hereby agrees that it will comply with all Federal laws relating to nondiscrimination. These laws include, but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1P.L. 88-352) and all requirements imposed by the regulations of the Department of Agriculture (7 CFR Part 15), which prohibits discrimination on DOJ (28) CFR Parts 42 and 50) and FNS directives or regulations issued pursuant to that Act and the basis of raceregulations, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap; (c) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101 et. seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; and applicable regulatory requirements to the end that effect that, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds ground of race, color, national origin, handicap sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, or agedisability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected subject to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by for which the applicant. THE APPLICANT HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT Program applicant received Federal financial assistance from USDA; and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate fulfill this agreement. THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicant's operations including those parts that have not received or benefited from Federal financial assistance. If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant by the Department, this This assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended to it by the Department. THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal financial assistance, grants, loansand loans of Federal funds, contractsreimbursable expenditures, grant, or donation of Federal property and interest in property, discounts the detail of Federal personnel, the sale and lease of, and the permission to use Federal property or other interest in such property or the furnishing of services without consideration or at a nominal consideration, or at a consideration that is reduced for the purpose of assisting the recipient, or in recognition of the public interest to be served by such sale, lease, or furnishing of services to the recipient, or any improvements made with Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant Program applicant by USDA. This includes any Federal agreement, arrangement, or other contract that has as one of its purposes the Departmentprovision of cash assistance for the purchase of food, including installment payments after such date on account and cash assistance for purchase or rental of applications for Federal food service equipment or any other financial assistance which were approved before such date. The Applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance. By accepting this assurance, the Program applicant agrees to compile data, maintain records, and that submit reports as required, to permit effective enforcement of nondiscrimination laws and permit authorized USDA personnel during hours of program operation to review such records, books, and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance with the United State nondiscrimination laws. If there are any violations of this assurance, the Department of Agriculture, FNS, shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the Applicant[Subrecipient/Contractor], its successors, transferees, assignees, and subrecipients and the assignees as long as it receives assistance or retains possession of any assistance from USDA. The person or persons whose signature appears on the grant agreement and who is signatures appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicant[Subrecipient/Contractor]. FRAUD PENALTY Whoever embezzles, willfully misapplies, steals, or obtains by fraud any funds, assets, or property that are the subject of a grant or other form of assistance, whether received directly or indirectly from USDA, or whoever receives, conceals, or retains such funds, assets, or property to personal use or gain, knowing such funds, assets, or property have been embezzled, willfully misapplied, stolen, or obtained by fraud shall, if such funds, assets, or property are of the value of $100 or more, be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, or, if such funds, assets, or property are of a value of less than $100, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. This information in this Contract submitted on behalf of the Institution or facility is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is being given in connection with the receipt of Federal funds and that deliberate misrepresentation may subject me to prosecution under applicable state and federal criminal statutes.

Civil Rights Assurance. The State certifies that, as a condition to receiving any Federal assistance from the Department of the Interior, Program applicant hereby agrees that it will comply with all Federal laws relating to nondiscrimination. These laws include, but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1P.L. 88-352) and all requirements imposed by the regulations of the Department of Agriculture (7 CFR Part 15), which prohibits discrimination on DOJ (28) CFR Parts 42 and 50) and FNS directives or regulations issued pursuant to that Act and the basis of raceregulations, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap; (c) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101 et. seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; and applicable regulatory requirements to the end that effect that, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds ground of race, color, national origin, handicap sex, age, or agedisability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected subject to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by for which the applicant. THE APPLICANT HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT Program applicant received Federal financial assistance from USDA; and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate fulfill this agreement. THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicant's operations including those parts that have not received or benefited from Federal financial assistance. If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant by the Department, this This assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended to it by the Department. THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal financial assistance, grants, loansand loans of Federal funds, contractsreimbursable expenditures, grant, or donation of Federal property and interest in property, discounts the detail of Federal personnel, the sale and lease of, and the permission to use Federal property or other interest in such property or the furnishing of services without consideration or at a nominal consideration, or at a consideration that is reduced for the purpose of assisting the recipient, or in recognition of the public interest to be served by such sale, lease, or furnishing of services to the recipient, or any improvements made with Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant Program applicant by USDA. This includes any Federal agreement, arrangement, or other contract that has as one of its purposes the Departmentprovision of cash assistance for the purchase of food, including installment payments after such date on account and cash assistance for purchase or rental of applications for Federal food service equipment or any other financial assistance which were approved before such date. The Applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance. By accepting this assurance, the Program applicant agrees to compile data, maintain records, and that submit reports as required, to permit effective enforcement of nondiscrimination laws and permit authorized USDA personnel during hours of program operation to review such records, books, and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance with the United State nondiscrimination laws. If there are any violations of this assurance, the Department of Agriculture, FNS, shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the Applicant, its successors, transferees, assignees, and subrecipients and the assignees as long as it receives assistance or retains possession of any assistance from USDA. The person or persons whose signature appears on the grant agreement and who is signatures appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicant. FRAUD PENALTY Whoever embezzles, willfully misapplies, steals, or obtains by fraud any funds, assets, or property that are the subject of a grant or other form of assistance, whether received directly or indirectly from USDA, or whoever receives, conceals, or retains such funds, assets, or property to personal use or gain, knowing such funds, assets, or property have been embezzled, willfully misapplied, stolen, or obtained by fraud shall, if such funds, assets, or property are of the value of $100 or more, be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, or, if such funds, assets, or property are of a value of less than $100, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. This information in this Contract submitted on behalf of the Institution or facility is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is being given in connection with the receipt of Federal funds and that deliberate misrepresentation may subject me to prosecution under applicable state and federal criminal statutes.

Civil Rights Assurance. The State certifies that, as a condition to receiving any Federal assistance from the Department of the Interior, Program applicant hereby agrees that it will comply with all Federal laws relating to nondiscrimination. These laws include, but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1P.L. 88-352) and all requirements imposed by the regulations of the Department of Agriculture (7 CFR Part 15), which prohibits discrimination on DOJ (28) CFR Parts 42 and 50) and FNS directives or regulations issued pursuant to that Act and the basis of raceregulations, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap; (c) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101 et. seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; and applicable regulatory requirements to the end that effect that, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds ground of race, color, national origin, handicap sex, age, or agedisability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected subject to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by for which the applicant. THE APPLICANT HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT Program applicant received Federal financial assistance from USDA; and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate fulfill this agreement. THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicant's operations including those parts that have not received or benefited from Federal financial assistance. If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant by the Department, this This assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended to it by the Department. THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal financial assistance, grants, loansand loans of Federal funds, contractsreimbursable expenditures, grant, or donation of Federal property and interest in property, discounts the detail of Federal personnel, the sale and lease of, and the permission to use Federal property or other interest in such property or the furnishing of services without consideration or at a nominal consideration, or at a consideration that is reduced for the purpose of assisting the recipient, or in recognition of the public interest to be served by such sale, lease, or furnishing of services to the recipient, or any improvements made with Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant Program applicant by USDA. This includes any Federal agreement, arrangement, or other contract that has as one of its purposes the Departmentprovision of cash assistance for the purchase of food, including installment payments after such date on account and cash assistance for purchase or rental of applications for Federal food service equipment or any other financial assistance which were approved before such date. The Applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance. By accepting this assurance, the Program applicant agrees to compile data, maintain records, and that submit reports as required, to permit effective enforcement of nondiscrimination laws and permit authorized USDA personnel during hours of program operation to review such records, books, and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance with the United State nondiscrimination laws. If there are any violations of this assurance, the Department of Agriculture, FNS, shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the Applicant, its successors, transferees, assignees, transferees and subrecipients and the assignees as long as it receives assistance or retains possession of any assistance from USDA. The person or persons whose signature appears on the grant agreement and who is signatures appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on behalf of the Applicant. FRAUD PENALTY Whoever embezzles, willfully misapplies, steals, or obtains by fraud any funds, assets, or property that are the subject of a grant or other form of assistance, whether received directly or indirectly from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), or whoever receives, conceals, or retains such funds, assets, or property to personal use or gain, knowing such funds, assets, or property have been embezzled, willfully misapplied, stolen, or obtained by fraud shall, if such funds, assets, or property are of the value of $100 or more, be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, or, if such funds, assets, or property are of a value of less than $100, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. This Contract is binding on the FSMC as long as it receives assistance or retains possession of any assistance from the USDA and the State agency. This information in this Contract submitted on behalf of the FSMC is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this information is being given in connection with the receipt of Federal funds and that deliberate misrepresentation may subject me to prosecution under applicable State and Federal criminal statutes.

Civil Rights Assurance. The State certifies that, as a condition to receiving any Federal assistance from the Department of the Interior, Program applicant hereby agrees that it will comply with all Federal laws relating to nondiscrimination. These laws include, but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d-1P.L. 88-352) and all requirements imposed by the regulations of the USDA (7 CFR Part 15), which prohibits discrimination on U.S. DOJ (28) CFR Parts 42 and 50) FNS directives or regulations issued pursuant to that Act and the basis of raceregulations, color, or national origin; (b) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap; (c) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6101 et. seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; and applicable regulatory requirements to the end that effect that, no person in the United States shall, on the grounds ground of race, color, national origin, handicap sex, age or agedisability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected subject to discrimination under any program or activity conducted by for which the applicant. THE APPLICANT HEREBY GIVES ASSURANCE THAT Program applicant received Federal financial assistance from USDA; and hereby gives assurance that it will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate fulfill this agreementAgreement. THIS ASSURANCE shall apply to all aspects of the applicant's operations including those parts that have not received or benefited from Federal financial assistance. If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant by the Department, this This assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for the period during which the Federal financial assistance is extended to it by the Department. THIS ASSURANCE is given in consideration of and for the purpose of obtaining any and all Federal financial assistance, grants, loansand loans of Federal funds, contractsreimbursable expenditures, grant, or donation of Federal property and interest in property, discounts the detail of Federal personnel, the sale and lease of, and the permission to use Federal property or other interest in such property or the furnishings of services without consideration or at a nominal consideration, or at a consideration that is reduced for the purpose of assisting the recipient, or in recognition of the public interest to be served by such sale, lease, or furnishings of services to the recipient, or any improvements made with Federal financial assistance extended after the date hereof to the Applicant Program applicant by USDA. This includes any Federal agreement, arrangement, or other contract that has as one of its purposes the Departmentprovision of cash assistance for the purchase of food, including installment payments after such date on account and cash assistance for purchase or rental of applications for Federal food service equipment or any other financial assistance which were approved before such date. The Applicant recognizes and agrees that such Federal financial assistance will be extended in reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance. By accepting this assurance, the Program applicant agrees to compile data, maintain records, and that submit reports as required, to permit effective enforcement of nondiscrimination laws, and permit authorized USDA personnel during hours of program operations to review such records, books, and accounts as needed to ascertain compliance with the United State nondiscrimination laws. If there are any violations of this assurance, the Department of Agriculture, FNS, shall have the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the ApplicantProgram applicant, its successors, transferees, assignees, and subrecipients and the assignees as long as it receives assistance or retains possession of any assistance from USDA. The person or persons whose signature appears on the grant agreement and who is appear below are authorized to sign this assurance on the behalf of the Applicant.Program applicant. NONDISCRIMINATION In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (000) 000-0000 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (000) 000-0000. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint- Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (000) 000-0000, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: