The Teresa F. Hughes Trust provides grants to community-based service organizations, which in turn distributes these funds in the form of financial assistance to improve and enhance the lives of qualified adults and children.
Donor Name: Teresa F. Hughes Trust
States: Hawaii
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2023
Size of the Grant: $500
Details:
The Persons in Need (PIN) program provides block grants to community-based service organizations, which in turn distribute these funds in the form of financial assistance for eligible adults and children. Assistance from the Teresa Hughes Trust is intended to provide financial help in areas where other services are unavailable. Grantees may propose an administrative fee (maximum 10% of grant) for administering these funds.
Fields of Interest
Health and Human Services
Funding Information
Grantees may not expend more than $500 per eligible individual unless prior approval is obtained from Bank of Hawaii – Charitable Foundation Services.
Eligibility Criteria
The two groups of individuals eligible for assistance are Adults age 70 and over and Children.
Adults
- Eligible adult means a person who (ALL criteria must be applicable for each adult):
- is at least 70 years of age
- is physically or mentally ill
- is in financial need
- resides in Hawai`i
- Assistance for eligible adults include costs of: assistive devices, clothing, day care, dental needs, dietary needs, food,
- furniture, housekeeping, housing, medical expenses for health care, prescriptions, private hire, professional fees,
- recreation, respite care, therapy, transportation & utilities.
Children
- Eligible child means a person who (ALL criteria must be applicable for each child):
- is under the age of 18
- has been abused, neglected or abandoned, or resides in a household where abuse has occurred
- is in financial need
- resides in Hawai`i
- Examples of assistance to children:
- Extracurricular school expenses (e.g., athletic uniforms, field trip fees)
- Social activity expenses (e.g., prom or graduation attire)
- After-school activities, hobbies, sports (e.g., hula lessons, soccer registration)
- Intersession school activities (e.g., summer camp)
- Facilitation of transition into adulthood (e.g., driver’s education, copy of birth certificate)
- Other quality of life enhancements (e.g., birthday/Christmas gifts -$50 maximum, books, toys)
- School-related expenses (e.g., tuition, books, fees, tutoring, pre-school)
- Health-related expenses (e.g., medical, dental, therapy, counseling)
- Basic needs (e.g., bedding, car seat, clothing, food, stroller, etc.) Expenditures in this category require explanation.
Specific Eligibility Criteria
- Adults who are at least 70 years of age, in financial need, and in ill health.
- Children who are under 18 years of age, in financial need, and have been abused, neglected or abandoned or resides in a household where abuse has occurred.
- All individuals served must reside in Hawaii.
For more information, visit Bank of Hawaii.
