2009 Healing Our Island grant funds available now! Plus, monies carried over from previous year. Apply for your $2,000.00 grant today!
Kona HOI (Healing Our Island) grant liaison is Chris Light. You
can call 987-4510 for grant writing help in the Kona area. I am also available to help people in the Ka'u district.
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:
o Your project, program, or event must specifically address drug prevention and/or drug education
o Applications that reflect collaboration between two or more groups within the community are preferred
o Preference will be given to first-time Healing Our Island applicants
o Before scheduling an event or project, be sure to check this
website for already scheduled events that may conflict with your plans
o Read the grant information and application packet thoroughly and carefully; follow all instructions
What will NOT be funded?
o Alcohol
o Personnel costs
o Projects or events that have already taken place
o 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
o Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis at the Hawaii County Resource Center.
o 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
o 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.
o 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
o Sends applicant confirmation of receipt and a grant identification number
o If the application is incomplete, the confirmation will also note what is needed to complete the application
Step 3: Applicant
o 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
o Notifies applicant in writing of committee decision in writing
o 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
o Completes project
o Issues Press Release
o 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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