Dept./ Agency: Administration/Office of Business Administrator Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending Type of Service: Grant Agreement Purpose: To provide needed funds to entities with programs focusing on violence prevention and that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. 1) All Stars Project of New Jersey, 543 West 42nd Street, New York, New York, 10036; 2) Inspired By U, LLC, Newark, New Jersey 07108; 3) Newark Community Street Team, Newark, New Jersey 07108; 4) Newark Opportunity Youth Network, 571 Central Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07107; 5) Next Generation Project, Orange, New Jersey 07050; 6) FP YouthOutcry Foundation, Inc., a/k/a The HUBB Arts & Trauma Center, Newark, New Jersey 07103; and 7) Urban Care, LLC, Newark, New Jersey 07102 Grant Amount: Not to exceed $850,000.00 to be allocated amongst seven (7) entities Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - Department of Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds/Business Unit: NW051, Dept. G21, Div./Proj. ARPN0, Activity A, Account #71280, Budget Ref. B2021 Grant Period: To commence upon full execution of the Grant Agreements; grant funds to be expended no later than July 31, 2023 Contract Basis: ( ) Bid ( ) State Vendor ( ) Prof. Ser. ( ) EUS ( ) Fair & Open ( ) No Reportable Contributions ( ) RFP ( ) RFQ ( ) Private Sale (X) Grant ( ) Sub-recipient ( ) N/A Additional Information: ARPA funds in an amount not to exceed $850,000.00 shall be made available to seven (7) entities, whose work focuses on violence prevention and have sustained adverse impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The entities will use these funds towards violence prevention programs. The Grant Funds must be fully expended twelve (12) months from full contract execution.