Our program coordinates a network of "navigators" or people to work with community groups and charities to provide funding

Tennille Bernard tenbernard@salud.unm.edu Our program coordinates a network of "navigators" or people to work with community groups and charities to provide funding and other support to those clients in need. Provided that our group meets all the minimum requirements, and we specify which groups we will be partnering with, would we be able to redistribute the funds within our network to clients who meet the requirements, or must we give the funds to the clients directly?

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Part IV, Section K. of the RFP states: "Use of subcontractors must be clearly explained in the proposal and the method of selection must be noted. The offeror will be wholly responsible for the entire performance whether or not subcontractors are used. MFA must approve in writing any subcontractors." In practice, both Prime and Subcontractors distribute funds directly to qualifying clients. Explain your agency's plan for expending the funds within your agency's RFP response.