2020 COVID-19 Emergency Fund

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2020 COVID-19 Emergency Fund

AT THIS TIME ALL EMERGENCY FUNDING HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED. WE INVITE YOU TO CHECK BACK PERIODICALLY.

The following organizations received funding through Women’s Fund of Hawaii’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund

Adult Friends for Youth
ALEA Bridge
Aloha Diaper Bank
Aloha Medical Mission
Domestic Violence Action Center
Family Promise of Hawai’i
Hawaii Diaper Bank
Hawaii Literacy, Inc.
The Institute for Human Services, Inc. (IHS)
Le Fetuao Samoan Language Center
Malama Na Makua A Keiki
Oahu Resource Conservation and Development Council
Pali Momi (Hawaii Pacific Health)
Waipahu Safe Haven
Women In Need (WIN)

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its disproportionate negative consequences on women and girls, WFH established the COVID-19 Emergency Fund (C19EF). This public health crisis is multiplying the difficult choices that women must make every day, and the economic and other inequalities women face are magnified. WFH seeks to address the immediate needs of Hawai‘i’s most impacted women and their families during this crisis.

WFH is especially interested in assisting where there is:

  • URGENCY – an immediate or extraordinary need and/or extreme set of circumstances; and
  • A GAP – other financial resources to address the pressing need or problem are not available.

Purpose

The purpose of this fund is to rapidly and responsively distribute grants to non-profit organizations addressing the emergency needs of Hawai‘i women and their families most impacted by COVID-19. Organizations should use a gender lens in the delivery of their services and fulfill the urgent needs of women.

  • Grant purpose: General operating or to support programs that specifically address issues related to this emergency
  • Grant amount: To be determined by reviewing committee based on assessment of urgency and needs
  • Grant period: Applications will be received on a rolling basis until C19EF is depleted of funds.

Eligible Applicants

  • Non-profit organizations who have been previous applicants of WFH
    • Unincorporated organizations, groups, and initiatives may apply but must have a fiscal sponsor whose fee is 10% or less.
  • Non-profit organizations that have never applied for WFH funding who provide, in addition to a completed C19EF application, their:
    • IRS letter of determination
    • Board roster
  • Applicants must be directly serving women and their families in Hawai‘i communities that meet the purpose of the fund and align with WFH’s vision, mission, and values.

Ineligible Applicants

  • Individuals
  • Businesses/corporations
  • Organizations and initiatives that may be deemed discriminatory on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligation, and marital status.
  • Organizations and initiatives that limit or oppose a woman’s right to self-determination.
  • Projects or organizations that do not align with the mission and values of WFH

Review and Decision Making

  • A committee consisting of WFH Board Members, its ED, and a community representative with deep community knowledge and non-profit experience will review proposals.

Timeline

  • Applications will be reviewed by the committee on a weekly basis, and every attempt will be made to notify applicants of their status within 10 days or sooner.
  • Funds will be distributed as rapidly as possible once a decision is made, within two weeks of application or sooner, if possible.
  • The application period is open and will remain so until funds expire.

How to Apply

  • At this time all emergency funds have been distributed.

Impact

  • A final report will be required from the grantee organization.
  • WFH staff will communicate with grant recipients on appropriate timing for the final report (no more than 12 months from receipt of funds).
  • A Final Report Cover Sheet will be provided.