Community Well-Being Program
This funding opportunity supports educational institutions, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi to implement projects that enhance community well-being through sustainable and measurable impacts.
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Research and Development is soliciting proposals for the 2024-2025 fiscal year Impact Grants program. These grants support projects positively impacting agriculture, food systems, business and industry, community well-being, energy, film, creative industries, and regenerative tourism on Hawaiʻi Island. Eligible entities include educational institutions, state or county agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including those operating under Native Hawaiian tribal governance. Proposals must align with the Department’s goals to improve the island’s economic, social, and environmental well-being through measurable, sustainable impacts. A total of $70,000 is available, with awards ranging from $3,000 to $25,000. Applicants must demonstrate a 1:1 matching funds commitment, which can include cash or in-kind contributions. Proposals are due by February 5, 2025, at 4:30 PM Hawaiʻi-Aleutian Standard Time and must be submitted via the Department’s online grant portal. Late submissions or proposals not meeting eligibility criteria will be disqualified. Eligible projects within the Community Well-Being category may include initiatives focused on social determinants of health, asset mapping for health and human services, and community engagement efforts promoting inclusion and access to essential services. All proposals must provide a detailed project narrative, budget, timeline, and descriptions of expected outcomes. Supporting documentation, including conflict of interest disclosures and financial statements, is required. Applicants are encouraged to attend an informational webinar on November 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM for guidance. Questions about the RFP must be submitted in writing by January 17, 2025. Responses will be provided via addenda posted on the grant portal by January 24, 2025. Selected applicants will be notified by March 14, 2025, and agreements must be executed by June 14, 2025. Proposals will be evaluated through a three-phase process based on criteria such as project impact, fiscal accountability, and organizational qualifications. Successful applicants will sign a contract with detailed reporting requirements and will be expected to maintain compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. For additional information, contact the Department at chresdev@hawaiicounty.gov or visit their grant portal.
Award Range
$3,000 - $25,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 1:1 match required.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
ELIGIBLE ENTITIES. In order to be eligible for an award through this RFP, the proposer shall: • Be an educational institution, state of county agency, a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Hawaiʻi, or a non-profit organization exempt from the federal income tax by the Internal Revenue Service. In the case of a non-profit organization, members of its governing board shall have served without compensation and have no material conflict of interest. • Be licensed and accredited, in accordance with the applicable statutes, codes, or ordinances of the federal, state, and county governments. • Have bylaws or policies that describe the manner in which business is conducted including management, fiscal policies and procedures, and policies on nepotism and the management of potential conflicts of interest. • Have at least one (1) year of experience with the project or in the program area being proposed. The Director may grant an exception from this requirement, if, in the Director’s sole discretion, the entity can show it has the equivalent level of expertise and experience, which may include proof of project management capabilities and understanding of the program area for which the entity is applying. • Have staff or authorized representatives adequately trained to administer and conduct the service described. • Meet all the requirements set forth in this RFP.
Geographic Eligibility
Hawaii County (HI)
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
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