Project/Program Management. The Contractor shall provide for effective and efficient stewardship of resources and capabilities, through expert planning, delivery, and risk management. Important performance factors are: establishing a Laboratory vision that includes maintaining key competencies to support research programs and making quality hires; planning including high quality research plans, adequate consideration of technical risks, success in identifying and avoiding/overcoming technical problems and the ability to take advantage of new opportunities; and linking financial data to effective decision making and redirecting resources/projects in response to changing conditions.
Project/Program Management. The Grantee will directly administer the project or program supported by the Grant, and agrees that no Grant funds shall be disbursed to any organization or entity, whether or not formed by the Grantee, nor be used for any purpose, other than specifically set forth in the Grant Application noted above. The Project Director is the Grantee’s representative directly responsible for developing the proposed activity, its implementation, and day-to-day supervision of the project supported by the Grant. Qlarant Foundation considers the leadership of the project to be crucial to its success and, therefore, reserves the right to terminate support in the event that the Project Director leaves the project or the Grantee. The Grantee agrees to notify Qlarant Foundation at least (30) days in advance of the departure of the designated Project Director, and document the impact of such departure on the project/program. Failure to notify Qlarant Foundation of such a change in leadership may result in withdrawal of current financial support and/or disqualification from future grant funding. Subcontracts/Consultants Any subcontract agreement or consulting agreement with an individual for more than 40% of the Total Value of the Grant must be provided to Qlarant Foundation for review prior to execution. The Grantee must ensure that all subcontract or consulting agreements are in compliance with policies as stated in this document. Failure to provide such agreements to Qlarant Foundation may result in withdrawal of current financial support and/or disqualification from future grant funding. Changes in the Scope of Work/Use of Grant Funds Permission to make major changes in the project objectives, implementation strategy, key personnel, timetable or the use of the approved budget for the project (e.g., a revision of an amount equal to 20% of a single line item), must be submitted to Qlarant Foundation in writing. Qlarant Foundation must provide written approval of such modifications in the Grant project/program prior to implementation. Grants that deviate from their approved Scope of Work must be revised accordingly. Failure to honor the stipulations of the Grant Agreement may result in termination of the Grant and reimbursement of all funds to Qlarant Foundation. Publicity, Publications, and Acknowledgement of Support Press Releases and Publications: Project Director will submit to Qlarant Foundation copies of all publications concerning their grants.
