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Kauai United Way Funding for Participating Agencies

KAUAI UNITED WAY

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Kauai United Way Funding for Participating Agencies

Geographic Scope: Kauai, Hawaii

Focus Areas: Human services to the people of Kauai

Funding Period: July through June (annual cycle)

Eligibility Requirements

Non-profit organizations must demonstrate:

  • Service History: Providing services important to Kauai for at least two years

  • Community Support: Receive broad community support

  • Tax Status: Hold IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status for at least two years

  • Board: Have an active, responsible board of directors who serve without compensation

  • Operations: Conduct work in a responsible and ethical manner

  • Records: Maintain active programs and proper financial records; utilize funds efficiently

  • Transparency: Make annual program and financial reports available to the public

  • Funding Diversity: Seek funding from additional sources (per Principles of Admission)

  • Campaign Support: Support Kauai United Way annual campaign among staff and community

  • Collaboration: Assist with Kauai United Way annual campaign and special events throughout the year

  • Cooperation: Work cooperatively with other Kauai United Way participating agencies

  • Compliance: Meet other requirements deemed necessary for compliance with Kauai United Way policies
  • Participating Agency Obligations

    Accepted agencies agree to:

  • Provide periodic financial reports

  • Allow Kauai United Way representatives to examine financial records as needed

  • Devote fundraising efforts to entire community via Kauai United Way Annual Campaign during Shared Fundraising Period (September–October)

  • Retain freedom to fundraise independently during other ten months of the year
  • Contact Information

    Phone: (808) 245-2043

    Email: info@kauaiunitedway.org

    Address: 4374 Kukui Grove St., Ste. 201, Lihue, Hawaii 96766

    Fax: (808) 246-8738

    Contact Person: Lori Almarza

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Intent to Apply: Contact Lori Almarza at (808) 245-2043 or email info@kauaiunitedway.org to inform Kauai United Way of intent to apply
    - Note: Specific deadline varies by year; historically applicants have been required to notify by early February

    2. Receive Instructions: Following initial inquiry, instructions will be issued on how to apply for funding

    3. Complete Application: Submit extensive application describing programs and documenting all eligibility requirements

    4. Application Review: A volunteer Allocations Committee will evaluate applications and conduct interviews with applicants

    Required Materials

    • Extensive application form (specific requirements issued upon inquiry)
    • Program descriptions
    • Documentation of eligibility criteria
    • Financial records and documentation
    • Evidence of IRS 501(c)(3) status
    • Board information and governance documentation
    • Community support evidence

    Questions

    For questions, call (808) 245-2043

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshuman-servicescapacity-building

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