HCC §2-138
Rules for getting a county grant
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗The County can only give a grant if the program helps the public and the nonprofit has at least a year of experience or can show it has the needed skills. Before getting the grant, the nonprofit must agree to follow several conditions, like hiring fairly, not using funds for personal fun, and letting the County check its records.
The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Conditions for grant awards
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) The County may only grant an award when: (1) The program or service proposed in the grant application yields direct benefits to the public and accomplishes public purposes within the County; and (2) The nonprofit organization has at least one year’s experience with the service or activity for which the appropriation is sought or can otherwise demonstrate to the satisfaction of the County sufficient expertise to successfully carry out the service or activity. (b) Nonprofit organizations to whom any grant is awarded shall agree to comply with the following conditions before receiving the grant: (1) Employ and appoint persons on the basis of merit and ability; (2) Comply with applicable Federal and State laws prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, or other identified class; 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. ADMINISTRATION § 2-138 (3) Agree not to use any public funds for purposes of personal entertainment or perquisites; (4) Comply with such other requirements as the director may prescribe to ensure adherence by the nonprofit organization with Federal, State, and County laws, and established standards for fiscal and program management; (5) Allow the director, the committees of the council and their staffs, and the County auditor access to facilities, personnel, records, reports, files, and other related documents in order that the program, management, and fiscal practices of the nonprofit organization may be monitored and evaluated to assure the proper and effective expenditure of public funds; and (6) All funds awarded shall be restricted for the purposes stated in the application and approved by the council. No more than ten percent of a grant may be awarded for administrative and overhead costs.
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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