The
Hawaii County Resource Center in the Department
of Research and Development is now accepting Healing
Our Island grant applications. Applications will
be accepted and reviewed on a regular basis until
all funds have been awarded.
What
is the Healing Our Island Community Fund?
The
Healing Our Island Community Fund was designed
to allow community-based grassroots groups located
in Hawaii County to access funding up to $2,000
to fight drug and substance abuse within their
communities.
Where
does the money come from?
The
State of Hawaii funds the County of Hawaii with
a “Grant-In-Aid” for purposes of fighting
substance abuse. The Hawaii County Resource Center
is responsible for administering the Healing Our
Island mini-grant program.
Some
tips to keep in mind:
• Your
project, program, or event must specifically address
drug prevention and/or drug education
• Applications that reflect collaboration between two or more groups
within the community are preferred
• Preference will be given to first-time Healing Our Island applicants
• Before
scheduling an event or project, be sure to check this website
for already scheduled events that may conflict with your
plans
• Read the grant information and application packet thoroughly and
carefully; follow all instructions
What
will NOT be funded?
• Alcohol
• Personnel costs
• Projects or events that have already taken place
• If refreshments are purchased with grant funds, please make sure
that healthy options outweigh “junk” food
If
your group’s application is approved:
You
will be required to submit a Final Report within
30 days of the completion of your project. The
Final Report includes:
1.
Final Report Form
2. All receipts
3. Copy of your press release
4. Copies of anti-drug or drug education materials
presented and distributed during your project
Grant
Application and Award Schedule
• Applications
will be accepted on an ongoing basis at the Hawaii
County Resource Center.
• Approved grants will be funded on an ongoing basis until all the
funds have been awarded.
How
often are grants reviewed?
The
grant review committee meets on a regular basis,
about once per month.
Deadline
• There
is no deadline, however grants received in HCRC
by 4:30 pm on the 10th of each month will generally
be reviewed at the next scheduled review committee
meeting.
• Review of grant applications received after 4:30 pm on the 10th of
each month may be delayed by a month.
STEPS
IN THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Step
1: Applicant
Mails
or brings original application to 25 Aupuni Street, Room
109, Hilo, HI 96720 (Additional copies are not required)
Step
2: HCRC
• Sends applicant confirmation of receipt and a grant identification
number
• If the application is incomplete, the confirmation will also note
what is needed to complete the application
Step
3: Applicant
• Waits
for notification of committee decision, or if application
was incomplete, applicant sends the missing information
as directed and goes back to Step 1
Step
4: HCRC
Forwards applications to Grant Review Committee
Step
5: Grant Review Committee
Reviews applications and makes recommendations
Step
6: HCRC
• Notifies applicant in writing of committee decision in writing
• If application is approved, the award letter includes further instructions
on financial paperwork required to release the granted funds
Step
7: Applicant
If
application is approved, applicant completes a V-8
Vendor Application Form and an invoice and submit
to HCRC for payment allowing 2 weeks for processing
Step
8: HCRC
Processes paperwork and remits grant funds
Step
9: Applicant
Receives check from County of Hawaii
Step
10: Applicant
• Completes project
• Issues Press Release
• Completes Final Report form and submit final report package (includes
receipts, examples of printed materials, and press release) to HCRC within
30 days
Step
11: HCRC and Applicant
HCRC staff conducts follow-up interview with applicant
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