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
GRANT
WRITING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
If
you are new to grant writing, this is the best
way to learn. Everyone calls this a “grant-writing” process.
To be precise, you will be writing the grant application
or grant proposal. The “Grant” is the
money awarded to successful applications or proposals.
Other grant definitions are provided below.
(Click
here for some "Grant Writing Tips".)
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