What Bitter Root RC&D Does For You

• Provides advice on project budgeting in the grant or project application stage.
• Provides a copy of our IRS certification as a nonprofit organization.
• Accepts the legal responsibility for grant accomplishments as the “Grant Recipient”.
• Receives the grant contract, reviews the terms, and takes responsibility for pre-start requirements.
• Assures that the “contract” is understood and follows the grant award in a timely fashion.
• Maintains the official project files and official records.
• Assures that grant requirements are met satisfactorily and on time.
• Maintains records of the official contacts for grantors, funders and project managers.
• Reviews and files the required reports and financial information.
• Notifies the sub-recipients or project managers of the legal starting date, the availability of funds and report due dates.
• Receives project or grant funds and maintains financial records.
• Sends funders of nonprofit activities a receipt (to enable the funder to claim a tax credit).
• Does the bookkeeping.
• Prepares and distributes financial statements as needed.
• Provides for an annual audit.
• Incorporates the grant or project into our annual income tax filing (Form 990).
• Pays the project bills upon authorization by the project manager.
• Handles correspondence with federal grant funders and other grantors.
• Advises project managers of opportunities or problems and possible courses of action.

Copies of the Annual Audit Reports are available upon request by contacting the Bitter Root RC&D office (see contact information).