Maui Wildfire Relief Fund Grant Application

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

Purpose
Maui’s fires have devastated whole communities and the impact is being felt across all our islands. Women’s Fund of Hawai’i (WFH) has activated our emergency grant making process to assist those non-profits who are able to help the women and girls affected. WFH will work with our community partners to ensure funds go to where they are most needed.

Grant purpose: General operating funds or to support programs that specifically address issues related to this emergency.

Grant amount: To be determined by a reviewing committee based on assessment of urgency and needs.

Grant period: Applications will be received on a rolling basis until the Fund is depleted.

Eligible Applicants

• Non-profit organizations who have been previous applicants of WFH.

• Non-profit organizations that have never applied for WFH funding and will provide, in addition to a completed Fund application, their IRS letter of determination and Board roster.

• Please note: Unincorporated organizations, groups, and initiatives may apply but must have a fiscal sponsor whose fee is 10% or less.

• Applicants must directly serve the women and their families in Hawai‘i communities that meet the purpose of the Fund (Maui Wildfire Relief) 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 Process
A committee consisting of WFH Board Members, WFH staff 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 all funds expire.

How to Apply
Applications are not currently being accepted.

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 the receipt of funds). A Final Report Cover Sheet will be provided.