HCC §2-137
Rules for Nonprofits Getting County Grants
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section sets the rules that nonprofit groups must follow to get grants from the County. It lists what they must have, like a board that works for free, conflict of interest policies, and proper licenses. The County can ask for more papers or act if they find false information.
The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Eligible organizations
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) All grant payments made by the County to nonprofit organizations are to be made in accordance with these standards so that the funded nonprofit programs yield direct benefits to the public and accomplish public purposes within the County. All nonprofit organizations seeking awards of County grants shall meet the following eligibility requirements: (1) The nonprofit organization has a governing board whose members serve without compensation and adhere to a written conflict of interest policy which complies with requirements of the Internal Revenue Service, State law, and rules and regulations of the director of finance. (2) The nonprofit organization shall certify, under penalty of perjury and in a form prescribed by the director of finance, that it has bylaws or policies which describe the manner in which business is conducted, including management, audit, and fiscal policies and procedures. (3) The nonprofit organization shall certify, under penalty of perjury and in a form prescribed by the director of finance, that it has written policies and procedures against nepotism and regarding the management of actual and potential conflicts of interest. (4) The nonprofit organization must be licensed and accredited in accordance with applicable requirements of Federal, State, and County laws. (5) The nonprofit organization shall disclose any of its board members, officers, directors, or administrators who may have a familial or business relationship with any of the following: (A) A member or members of the council; (B) The mayor; (C) The managing director; (D) The director; (E) The corporation counsel, the assistant corporation counsel, or a deputy corporation counsel; or (F) Any County officer or employee with oversight of the grant, if known. (b) In determining the eligibility of organizations under this section, the County may require additional documentation or take appropriate action if a material misrepresentation is discovered. UNOFFICIAL ADVANCE SHEET – Updated on July 1, 2026. Contains sec(s) affected since publication of Supp. 20 (7-2026). Official revision to be published in a subsequent republication of the County Code. ADMINISTRATION This page intentionally left blank. UNOFFICIAL ADVANCE SHEET – Updated on July 1, 2026. Contains sec(s) affected since publication of Supp. 20 (7-2026). Official revision to be published in a subsequent republication of the County Code.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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