Common use of Encumbrance of Funds Clause in Contracts

Encumbrance of Funds. To encumber means to have a signed contract with an architect or contractor for the expenditure of all grant and matching funds. The Grantee shall execute a binding contractual agreement for the entire Scope of Work. The Grantee shall submit project contracts to the Division for review and approval prior to execution. All grantees shall submit documentation demonstrating a competitive procurement process as part of their encumbrance documentation (See Section 40). The Grantee shall insert a provision in all of its subcontracts for services under this Agreement that subcontractors may not discriminate against any employee employed under the Subcontract, or against any applicant for employment because of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or marital status. (See Section 35). Encumbrance documentation shall be submitted as part of the Deliverables and Performance Measures for the first payment.