CRDF staff, representatives, and contractors are prohibited from receiving compensation of any kind from grantors, grantees, contractors, applicants, or any other person or individual for the purpose of receiving preferential treatment of any kind.  The guidelines below define CRDF's policy toward kickbacks and the penalties for offering kickbacks to CRDF employees, representatives or contractors. 

Definition:

“Kickback,” for the purposes of this policy, means any money, fee, commission, credit, gift, gratuity, object of value, offer of employment, or compensation of any kind which is provided or offered, directly or indirectly, to any CRDF employee, contractor or contractor employee, vendor or vendor employee, or consultant for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding favorable treatment in connection with a CRDF grant or contract.

Policy Statement:

CRDF policy prohibits any person or organization from:

• Providing or attempting to provide or offering to provide any kickback;

• Soliciting, accepting or attempting to accept any kickback; or

• Including, directly or indirectly, the amount of any kickback in any grant or contract awarded by the CRDF.

Any applicant, grantee, contractor, consultant, or vendor in violation of this policy will be prohibited from participation in any CRDF program, contract or activity and may be subject to additional civil or criminal penalties as provided under U.S. law.

Policy Last Reviewed: 01/2005

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