HRS § 9-12 - Conditions for foundation grants

Applicants to whom a grant has been awarded shall agree to comply with the following conditions before receiving the grant: (1) Be, employ, or have under contract persons who are qualified to engage in the program or activity to be funded by the State; provided that for nonprofit organizations, no two or more members of a family or kin of the first or second degree shall be employed or under contract by the organization unless specifically permitted in writing by the foundation; (2) Comply with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, or physical handicap; (3) Agree not to use public funds for purposes of entertainment or perquisites; (4) Comply with other requirements as the foundation may prescribe to ensure adherence to federal, state, and county laws by the grant recipient; and (5) Allow the foundation, the legislative bodies, and the legislative auditor full access to records, reports, files, and other related documents so that the program, management, and fiscal practices of the grant recipient may be monitored and evaluated to assure the proper and effective expenditure of public funds. [L 1992, c 181, pt of §1]