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New County of Hawaiʻi State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Programs

Food Security and Agricultural Initiative Programs

Recording of the April 8, 2024, Pre-Proposal Conference

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On April 3^rd, the County of Hawai’i posted the following RFPs for Food Security and Agriculture Initiatives.

THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY:

ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH PUBLIC PURCHASE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

County of Hawaiʻi

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
FOOD SECURITY AND AGRICULTURAL INITIATIVES PROGRAMS

RFP No. 4573

To Apply

Potential Applicants MUST register with Public Purchase.

Applications MUST be download and submitted on Public Purchase.

The Hawai’i County Department of Research and Development (County) is requesting proposals from qualified applicants to support the recovery from the COVID-19 impacts and foster increased economic resilience among small agricultural and value-added producers and increase food security among residents. Applicants must demonstrate that they can meet all the RFP requirements and complete all activities within the contract period.

This RFP includes six (6) critical needs related to food security, agriculture, and food systems within the County. The County is seeking proposals for the following critical needs initiatives/categories:

Improving Community Food Security (1 subrecipient/contractor)
Goal: Increase food security on Hawaiʻi Island through identifying and investing in community-level strategies.
Regional Agriculture and Food Systems Plan (1 subrecipient/contractor) Goal: Identify existing and proposed strategies that strengthen local agriculture and food systems, enable economic resilience, and foster cultural traditions, while addressing the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Hawaiʻi County.
Certified Kitchens Infrastructure (Multiple grants)
Goal: Increase the economic viability and availability of commercial kitchens to residents, agricultural producers, value-added producers, and food-related businesses.
Certified Kitchens Cohort Technical Assistance (1 subrecipient/contractor)
Goal: Increase the availability and economic viability of commercial kitchens through comprehensive technical assistance, ensuring their sustained availability for community use.
Soil Amendment Development Program (Multiple grants)
Goal: Increase the availability of high-quality soil amendments for producers that support the diversion of organic waste from the landfill.
Local Food Producer Expansion Grant Program (1 or multiple subrecipient/contractors) Goal: Increase local food production by supporting small to medium producers to scale.

Submission of Questions

Applicants shall submit all questions via Public Purchase. All questions will receive a response through the Public Purchase platform.

Pre-Proposal Conference

A virtual pre-proposal conference will be scheduled for April 8, 2024, at 9:00 am – 11:00 am HST. Prospective applicants are not required but are strongly encouraged to attend. This pre-proposal conference provides an opportunity for interested entities to submit questions regarding the requirements set forth in this RFP. In order to make the meeting more effective for all participants, attendees should read this RFP thoroughly prior to the meeting. Please note that not all items or questions brought up during the conference will necessarily be released in an addendum. Substantial clarifications or changes required as a result of the meeting will be issued in the form of a posted addendum to the RFP on the Public Purchase website.

Zoom Meeting

Join on your computer or mobile app:
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Or call in (audio only):
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Meeting ID: 160 611 5963
Passcode: 176617

Early Childcare Initiatives Programs

Recording of the April 17, 2025, Pre-Proposal Conference

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On April 9^th, the County of Hawai’i posted the following RFP for Early Childcare Initiatives.

THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY:

ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH PUBLIC PURCHASE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

County of Hawaiʻi

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
EARLY CHILDCARE INITIATIVES PROGRAMS

RFP No. 4576

To Apply

Potential Applicants MUST register with Public Purchase.

Applications MUST be download and submitted on Public Purchase.

The Hawai’i County Department of Research and Development (County) is requesting proposals from qualified applicants to provide Early Childhood system expansion and enhancements to ultimately provide recovery opportunities to those households and small businesses that have suffered economic losses and have either been impacted or disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants must demonstrate that they can meet all the RFP requirements and complete all activities within the contract period.

This RFP includes four (4) critical needs related to early childhood learning and childcare within the County. The County is seeking separate proposals that meet the following critical needs initiatives/categories:

1. Expansion of Existing Licensed Childcare Programs (Multiple grants)

Goal: Provide existing licensed childcare programs the opportunity to increase their capacity, either through building modifications, modifications to meet licensing requirements of infant/toddler programming, or the addition of staff to rebuild their enrollment to pre-COVID numbers.

2. Family Childcare Start-up (1 subrecipient/contractor)

Goal: Increase the number of Family Childcare Providers by having candidates partner with the Early Childhood Resource Team (ECRT) and PATCH (People Attentive to Children) and develop a successful start-up plan and State DHS licensing application.

3. Training and Apprenticeships (1 subrecipient/contractor)

Goal: This section has two initiatives. First, partner with the Early Childhood Resource Team (ECRT) to plan, conduct, and evaluate three (3) annual Early Childhood conferences in Hawaiʻi County. Second, partner with the ECRT on the introduction of an apprenticeship program.

4. Early Readiness Community Work (1 subrecipient/contractor per initiative)

Goal: This section has two initiatives. • First, continue the management and convening of the Pāhoa Promise work for two (2) more years in conjunction with the ECRT. Second, implement the comprehensive Pāhoa Reads plan developed in collaboration with the Pāhoa Promise partnership.

Submission of Questions

Applicants shall submit all questions via Public Purchase. All questions will receive a response through the Public Purchase platform.

Pre-Proposal Conference

A virtual pre-proposal conference will be scheduled for April 17, 2024, at 8:00 am – 10:00 am HST. Prospective applicants are not required but are strongly encouraged to attend. This pre-proposal conference provides an opportunity for interested entities to submit questions regarding the requirements set forth in this RFP. In order to make the meeting more effective for all participants, attendees should read this RFP thoroughly prior to the meeting. Please note that not all items or questions brought up during the conference will necessarily be released in an addendum. Substantial clarifications or changes required as a result of the meeting will be issued in the form of a posted addendum to the RFP on the Public Purchase website.

Zoom Meeting

Join on your computer or mobile app:

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OR call in (audio only)

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Meeting ID: 160 224 6661

Passcode: 777355

Small Business Economic Recovery and Support Programs

Recording of the April 8, 2024, Pre-Proposal Conference

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On April 1^st, the County of Hawai’i posted the following RFP for Small Business Economic Recovery and Support Programs

THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY:

ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH PUBLIC PURCHASE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

County of Hawaiʻi

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS

RFP No. 4574

To Apply

Potential Applicants MUST register with Public Purchase.

Applications MUST be download and submitted on Public Purchase.

The Hawai’i County Department of Research and Development (County) is requesting proposals from qualified applicants to support the recovery from the COVID-19 impacts and foster increased economic resilience among small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Applicants must demonstrate that they can meet all the RFP requirements and complete all activities within the contract period.

This RFP is requesting grant applications for programs and projects that:

Respond to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
Are designed to increase resiliency, support recovery, and provide relief.

In some cases, applicants heavily impacted, or disproportionately impacted, by the pandemic may primarily seek funds for economic relief.

Submission of Questions

Applicants shall submit all questions via Public Purchase. All questions will receive a response through the Public Purchase platform.

Pre-Proposal Conference

A virtual pre-proposal conference will be scheduled for April 8, 2024, at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm HST. Prospective applicants are not required but are strongly encouraged to attend. This pre-proposal conference provides an opportunity for interested entities to submit questions regarding the requirements set forth in this RFP. In order to make the meeting more effective for all participants, attendees should read this RFP thoroughly prior to the meeting. Please note that not all items or questions brought up during the conference will necessarily be released in an addendum. Substantial clarifications or changes required as a result of the meeting will be issued in the form of a posted addendum to the RFP on the Public Purchase website.

Zoom Meeting

Join on your computer or mobile app:

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Or call in (audio only): +1 669 254 5252 US

Meeting ID: 160 855 9445
Passcode: 053952

Moku o Keawe Community Stewardship Program

On April 1^st, the County of Hawai’i posted the following RFP for Moku o Keawe Community Stewardship Program

THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY:

ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH PUBLIC PURCHASE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

County of Hawaiʻi

State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

MOKU O KEAWE COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM

RFP No. 4577

To Apply

Potential Applicants MUST register with Public Purchase.

Applications MUST be download and submitted on Public Purchase.

The Hawai’i County Department of Research and Development (County) is requesting proposals from qualified applicants to administer the Department's Moku o Keawe Community Stewardship Program with the goal of sustaining highly visited tourist sites on Hawaiʻi Island. Applicants must demonstrate that they can meet all the RFP requirements and complete all activities within the contract period.

Submission of Questions

Applicants shall submit all questions via Public Purchase. All questions will receive a response through the Public Purchase platform.

Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Seeks Community Partners In Support Of Natural Resources, Culture, Festivals and Signature Events

For Immediate Release: July 30, 2024
HTA Release (24-23)

24-23 HTA Jan-June 2025 Community Partners.pdf

Online applications open August 1 for projects January-June 2025

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) is seeking community partnerships focused on supporting natural resources, culture, community festivals and signature events statewide through the Kahu ‘Āina, Kūkulu Ola, Ho‘okipa Malihini Initiative, Community Enrichment, and Signature Events programs. Applications for each program will be available online on HTA’s digital portal, ‘Umeke, Powered by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, starting Thursday, August 1.

“Regenerative tourism plays a crucial role in driving positive change within our communities and is essential to our wellbeing and a more diversified economy that uplifts our islands’ people, culture and places,” said Mufi Hannemann, HTA board chair. “These HTA programs strategically direct tourism’s economic benefits back into community-based initiatives with a visitor nexus, thus strengthening our industry’s contributions throughout the state.”

HTA will engage with nonprofit organizations, community groups and practitioners to support projects and events occurring in Hawai‘i from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. Another solicitation will be held in early 2025 for projects and events occurring from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, bringing the programs into alignment with the state’s fiscal year.

Kilohana is working with HTA to administer the following programs as part of its focus on destination stewardship:

The Kahu ‘Āina program supports responsible community-based entities with an emphasis on ‘āina-kānaka (land-human) relationships and knowledge that manage, preserve and regenerate Hawai‘i’s natural resources and environment.
The Kūkulu Ola program supports community-based awardees that enhance, strengthen and perpetuate Hawaiian culture through genuine experiences for residents and visitors.
The Ho‘okipa Malihini Initiative (formerly known as Resort Area Hawaiian Culture Initiative) provides support to cultural practitioners and musicians providing culturally appropriate greetings and experiences in resort areas.
The Community Enrichment program supports unique, authentic and highly valued visitor-related experiences, and represents activities that are developed by the community, for the community. These are experiences that the community desires to share with visitors.
The Signature Events program supports major festivals and events that attract attendees and participants from outside the state and have extensive opportunities for national and international marketing. They are typically high-profile events that are larger in scale than those in the Community Enrichment program and have opportunities for marketing globally.

In 2024, HTA awarded more than $7.5 million in total funding through these programs supporting 163 partner nonprofit organizations, community groups, practitioners, projects and events across the islands.

“HTA’s multi-faceted approach to destination stewardship uplifts the community at all levels,” said Daniel Nāho‘opi‘i, HTA’s interim president and CEO. “In addition to providing funding support to qualified nonprofits and groups, we are also addressing the community’s needs through destination management, workforce development programs and scholarships, Foundational Technical Assistance training, and Community Tourism Collaboratives.”

HTA and Kilohana will be hosting two virtual webinars on Zoom to help interested applicants with their understanding of HTA’s programs, potential funding levels, the application process, tips on creating a strong application, and more.

Webinar #1: Wednesday, July 31, 10 to 11 a.m.
Webinar #2: Thursday, August 1, 5 to 6 p.m.

In-person informational sessions will also be held on all islands:

O‘ahu: Monday, August 12, 5 to 6 p.m. | Location: TBD
Maui: Tuesday, August 13, 5 to 6 p.m. | Kāko‘o Maui Resource Center, Maui Mall
Kaua‘i: Wednesday, August 14, Noon to 1 p.m. | Līhu‘e Public Library
Island of Hawai‘i (East Hawai‘i): Thursday, August 15, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Location: TBD
Moloka‘i: Friday, August 16, 5 to 6 p.m. | Lanikeha Community Center
Lāna‘i: Monday, August 19, 5 to 6 p.m. | Lāna‘i Youth Center
Island of Hawai‘i (West Hawai‘i): Tuesday, August 20, 5 to 6 p.m. | Location: TBD

The deadline to submit applications on ‘Umeke (umeke.kilohana.com) is Friday, September 20, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. HST. To register for a webinar or in-person session and for more information, visit www.kilohana.com.

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Looking for Grant Opportunities? Start Here.

HANO, the Hawaiʻi Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations, maintains a Grant Database of County, State, Federal and local foundation/corporate grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations on its Grants Corner webpage.

County of Hawaiʻi Grant Opportunities

Nonprofit Grant Program, issued by the Department of Finance and Administered by the Hawaiʻi County Council.
Contingency Relief Funds are awarded by the County Council. Go to the County Council page for Council contact information along with records of the funds each Council Member has awarded during the fiscal year.
Department of Research and Development Impact Grants Program (coming soon).
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, administered by the County Office of Housing and Community Development.

State Grant Opportunities

Hawaiʻi State Legislature Annual Grant-in-Aid Program
Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) 404 Grant
Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism Community-Based Economic Development (CBED) Program
High Technology Development Corporation’s Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research Program
Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Employment and Training Fund
Department of Land and Natural Resources Landowner Assistance Programs (Forest Stewardship, Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry, and Legacy Land Conservation)
Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School
View statewide contracting opportunities at the State Procurement Office’s Hawaiʻi Awards & Notices Data System (HANDS)

Federal Grant Opportunities and Resources

Resources provided by elected officials:
- Senator Hirono’s Grants Newsletter and Federal Domestic Assistance Webpage
Grants.gov
Grants.gov Grants Learning Center
Grants.gov listing of federal grant-making agencies and their grant resources
USDA Rural Development Federal Funding Opportunities
Joint Planning Resource Guide Federal funding and planning opportunities designed to promote sustainable economic development in rural America.
Rural.gov The Rural Partners Network (RPN) is an all-of-government program that helps rural communities find resources and funding to create jobs, build infrastructure, and support long-term economic stability on their own terms.
Federal Program Inventory - Aggregates important information about the programs of the U.S. Government. This website allows visitors to explore Federal financial assistance programs across categories, agencies, eligible applicants, and more.
USA.Gov USA.gov helps you locate and understand government benefits, programs, and information.
Tracking Federal Awards: USAspending.gov and Other Data Sources, Congressional Research Service
Federal Grant Regulations and Resources
- Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
- Introduction to Federal Financial Assistance
  - Provides some of the key fundamental aspects of Federal financial assistance, including the laws, regulations, policy and guidance that supports its implementation.
  - Covers some of the key differences between financial assistance and procurement, as well as the difference between discretionary and non-discretionary programs.
  - Introduces the concept of the four stages of the financial assistance lifecycle, which include: pre -award management, award management, post -award management, and closeout.
  - Explores the different types of financial assistance instruments that are used to implement Federal programs.
  - Explains the role in Federal financial assistance of the key recipient types who receive awards.

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