VA 2.08(5)(j)1.f.f. A grantee shall comply with any other restrictions as determined by the department. VA 2.08(5)(j)2.2. ‘Violation of prohibited use of funds.’ If a grantee uses grant funds for prohibited activities under par. (a), the department may terminate the grant and recover funds previously paid to the grantee for that funding period on a recoupment schedule specified by the department. VA 2.08(5)(j)3.3. ‘Record keeping.’ A grantee shall maintain grant records for at least 3 years and shall provide information to the department as required by the department for the purposes of program or fiscal audits and, at the request of the department, shall appear before the department to respond to any questions about the grant and use of grant funds. VA 2.08(5)(k)(k) Eligibility and certification. A grantee shall verify eligibility of each grant participant. Only eligible grant participants shall receive services funded by a grant awarded under this subsection. VA 2.08(5)(L)(L) Reporting requirements. A grantee receiving a grant under this subsection shall submit to the department data and information specified in the grant agreement. VA 2.08(5)(m)1.1. ‘Authority to sign and accept funds.’ The grantee shall certify that the designated signatory official has the authority to sign on behalf of the grantee and has the authority to accept funds. VA 2.08(5)(m)2.2. ‘Compliance statement.’ Before the department releases grant funds, the grantee shall provide a statement that it is in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, including tax laws, the requirements of this section, and the grant award. VA 2.08(5)(m)3.3. ‘Nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.’ In accordance with s. 16.765, Stats., the grantee shall follow all state and federal anti-discrimination laws and equal employment opportunity practices in the administration and delivery of program services to eligible applicants. VA 2.08(6)(6) Veterans employment and transition support grant program. VA 2.08(6)(a)(a) Purpose. The purpose of the program is to award grants to nonprofit organizations that develop and maintain a peer network of mentors to connect transitioning service members with employment opportunities. VA 2.08(6)(b)1.1. The department shall provide reasonable public notice of solicitations of grants awarded under this subsection to enable any eligible applicant to submit an application throughout the fiscal year subject to the availability of funds. VA 2.08(6)(b)2.2. The department may communicate the public notice through print, broadcast, telecommunications media, or the Internet. VA 2.08(6)(b)3.3. The notice shall include the purpose of the grant solicitation, eligibility criteria, application requirements and procedures, and any applicable deadlines that an applicant is required to meet or shall contain instructions for obtaining this information. VA 2.08(6)(c)(c) Eligible applicant. A nonprofit organization is eligible to apply for grant funds under this subsection if it meets all of the following conditions: VA 2.08(6)(c)1.1. It has a signed memorandum of agreement with the regional Veterans Integrated Services Network for the purpose of assisting servicemembers throughout the transition process from military through civilian life. VA 2.08(6)(c)2.2. It is a Wisconsin nonprofit organization that currently serves veterans. VA 2.08(6)(c)5.5. It is registered and in good standing with the Wisconsin department of financial institutions. VA 2.08(6)(c)6.6. It has been in existence for a minimum of 5 consecutive years preceding the application. VA 2.08(6)(c)7.7. It is current on any reporting requirements for previously received grants awarded by the department. VA 2.08(6)(d)(d) Grant application requirements. An application submitted to the department shall include all of the following: VA 2.08(6)(d)1.1. A complete application on a form approved by the department and signed by a representative having authority to act for the applicant. VA 2.08 NoteNote: The application form may be obtained on the Department’s website at https://dva.wi.gov, or by request from the Department of Veterans Affairs, 2135 Rimrock Road, P.O. Box 7843, Madison, WI 53707-7843, or call 800-WIS-VETS (800-947-8387).