The Hawaii County Department of Research and Development is requesting proposals for innovation grant awards in preparation for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
Donor Name: Hawaii County Department of Research and Development
State: Hawaii
County: Hawaii County (HI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/31/2022
Size of the Grant:
- Small Innovation Grant: $5,000 to $25,000
- Large Innovation Grant: $50,000 to $100,000
Details:
The intent of the grant program is to support research, programs, or projects that advance innovation in the areas of agriculture and food systems, business and industry development, community-based and place-based tourism, community well-being, creative industries, energy, and sustainable economic development in Hawaii County. Proposals must address and support the Department’s goal related to innovation, community well-being and economic development, and program objectives for the above subject areas.
Funding Information
The Department awards:
- Small Innovation Grants in the range of $5,000 to $25,000 for agricultural and food systems programs and community-based tourism initiatives that align with the Department’s Goal and Program Objectives.
- Large Innovation Grants in the range of $50,000 to $100,000 for project initiatives.
Eligible Projects or Activities
- Eligible proposals include research, programs, or projects that advance innovation in the program areas of agriculture and food systems, business and industry development, creative industries, energy, sustainable economic development, and tourism. More specifically, projects should advance the Department’s Goal and Program Objectives
- Programs or projects currently funded with County of Hawaii grants will not be considered. Exceptions include Department-funded programs or projects that continue to advance innovation.
Eligible Entities
- Be an educational institution, state or county agency, a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Hawaii, 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.
For more information, visit County of Hawaii.
