Office of Hawaiian Affairs is soliciting applications from nonprofit organizations that have an event that is designed to affect the lives of Native Hawaiians in the State of Hawaiʻi in alignment with OHA’s 2020-2035 Strategic Plan Framework’s Strategic Foundations and Strategic Directions
Donor Name: Office of Hawaiian Affairs
State: Hawaii
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/29/2022
Grant Size: $10,000
Details:
The ‘Ahahui Grant program provides funding support to nonprofit organizations hosting a onetime community event subject to available and authorized funding that:
- Aligns with OHA’s 2020-2035 Strategic Plan Framework;
- Provides significant benefits to the Native Hawaiian community; and
- Offers OHA valuable public relations, partnerships, and community engagement opportunities.
Target Population to be Served
The target population for this grant is Native Hawaiian individuals, families and/or communities, in the State of Hawaiʻi. For virtual events only, the target population can expand to Native Hawaiians residing outside the State of Hawaiʻi.
Funding Information
- The maximum amount to be requested is $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply, an applicant shall:
- Be a nonprofit community-based organization determined to be exempt from federal income taxation by the Internal Revenue Service;
- Certify that the governing board members have no material conflict of interest and serve without compensation;
- Be registered to do business in the State of Hawaiʻi;
- Have a Hawai‘i Compliance Express Certificate of Vendor Compliance issued by the State of Hawai‘i that is “Compliant” within three (3) months of the application deadline;
- Certify that bylaws or policies exist that describe how business is conducted and policies relating to nepotism and management of potential conflict of interest situations;
- Demonstrate to OHA that they are in good standing and compliance with all laws governing entities doing business in the State of Hawaiʻi;
- Provide services to Native Hawaiians and/or Native Hawaiian community(ies) in the State of Hawaiʻi;
- Be considered in good standing with OHA if previously awarded an OHA grant contract;
- Certify that the applicant has licenses, permits, and accreditations, and meet all standards required by applicable federal, state, and county laws, ordinances, codes, and rules to provide services. The applicant shall also be in good standing with required licensing bodies, and compliance with professional standards and requirements;
- Certify that the authorized signatory (e.g., Executive Director, CEO) has the legal power delegated by an organization’s authoritative body (such as the Board of Directors) to sign and submit the OHA grant application;
For more information, visit Office of Hawaiian Affairs.