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 mayors.office@co.maui.hi.us, 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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