County seeks public input on new Countywide grant administration rules
Public hearing scheduled for Oct. 7 at Velma Santos Community Center
The County of Maui Department of Management will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. to receive public input on proposed new rules governing the administration and management of County grants.
The hearing will be held at the Velma Santos Community Center, 395 Waena Street, Wailuku, with an option to participate virtually through Microsoft Teams.
The proposed rules establish a consistent Countywide framework for administering grants under Maui County Code Chapter 3.36. The goal is to strengthen transparency, accountability and consistency while creating clearer expectations for County departments, grant applicants and grantees.
The proposed rules address areas including:
Grant application procedures and timelines
Fiscal sponsorship
Grant submission requirements
Insurance and indemnification
Recordkeeping and financial documentation
Quarterly and final reporting requirements
Grant payments and reimbursements
Allowable administrative, travel and conference expenses
Equipment purchased with grant funds
Grant monitoring and evaluation
Procedures for addressing noncompliance
The rules would apply Countywide to departments and agencies administering County grants, as well as organizations and individuals receiving County grant funding.
To participate virtually via Microsoft Teams, join using this meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/279643498380789?p=mKQ6HZcpHAKfmpQbYS
Interested individuals may provide oral or written testimony. Written testimony will be accepted through the conclusion of the hearing and may be emailed to [email protected], mailed or delivered to the Department of Management, 200 S. High Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, or submitted in person at the public hearing.
The proposed rules are available at the Department of Management, 200 S. High Street, Wailuku, or online at https://www.mauicounty.gov/draftgrantrules.
Copies may also be requested by mail at no cost. Individuals requiring accommodations due to a disability should call (808) 270-7855. The public hearing is being conducted pursuant to Section 91-3(a), Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes.
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