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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.
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