PPE Supply Chain Program Info Sessions

The next info session is scheduled on Wednesday, September 9 at 3:00 PM. Additional info sessions will be added at a later date. Note: to better address questions and time for discussion, this event will be open to up to 25 attendees *(potential applicants) per session. Registration is required. Please limit to two (2) people per company. The Zoom link will be sent to all registered attendees before the info session.

* If you are a service organization/program who would like to attend this info session, please email ppe@htdc.org so that we can add you to the attendance list. We would like to save the registration spots for those interested in applying for the grant. Thank you!

The PPE Supply Chain Program provides grants to small businesses in Hawaii to help establish a local supply chain of cleaning supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

PPE Grant Program webpage: https://www.htdc.org/innovation-grant-ppe-supply-chain/

MORE ABOUT THE PPE GRANT:

PROGRAM GOAL

Increase the local capacity for producing cleaning supplies and PPE for the safety of the public in the event that the import supply chain is disrupted due to global escalation of COVID-19 cases.

TYPES OF GRANT AWARDS

1. Grants for Hawaii manufacturers to pivot toward and/or scale up PPE manufacturing operations
2. Grants for companies to produce Medical Use PPE (Assist with sourcing materials and certifications for Hawaii’s PPE manufacturers)
3. Grants for innovative Hawaii small businesses that demonstrate viable solutions to assist with the PPE supply chain

STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

1. Grant awards shall be limited to no more than $500,000 per recipient, unless additional funding need is determined by HTDC
2. Grant awards shall be made to recipients with less than fifty (50) employees
3. All procurement executed pursuant to this part shall be exempt from the requirements of chapters 103D and 103F, Hawaii Revised Statutes
4. Participants must be in compliance with the Hawaii Compliance Express
5. Recipient must incur all funds by 12/30/20

ELIGIBILITY

• An existing manufacturer that either has retooled or is planning to retool its facility or otherwise modify its manufacturing operation to produce at least one type of PPE
• A new manufacturing operation being established for the purpose of manufacturing at least one type of PPE (refer to PPE list below)
• A new or existing business engaged in PPE research and development (R&D) that has a strong potential for commercialization
• A new or existing business in emerging industries that demonstrates ability to deliver innovative solutions for creating a cleaning supply/PPE supply chain; or
• A nonprofit corporation that has undertaken or will undertake activities necessary to manufacture at least one type of PPE identified below
• Others as required to strengthen the supply chain

Participant must be producing or plan to produce one of the following types of PPE/Cleaning Supplies:

• Caps, Gowns, Coveralls
• Gloves
• Surgical masks, Respirators, Fabric Masks
• Face shields
• Hand sanitizer
• Cleaning and sanitizing products
• Other, as approved by HTDC

This list includes items commonly procured by Hi-EMA and DoEd.

NOT ELIGIBLE

Importers, suppliers, distributors, retailers of PPE unless it is determined by HTDC to directly address a supply chain gap for Hawaii manufacturers.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

To complete your application faster, we recommend completing the following steps first:

1. Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE): In order to be eligible for this grant, all applicants will need to provide a Certificate of Vendor Compliance showing “Compliant” status. This Certificate must be uploaded to the application. Please go to Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) to process your business compliance. (Note: There is a $12 annual fee)
2. Vendor Information: If you plan to apply for this PPE grant, please send your company letterhead with your Federal ID Tax Number OR a blank invoice with Federal ID Tax Number to ppe@htdc.org. This will help start the process to create a vendor account on the state system. Please make sure your company name matches exactly what is listed for the HCE compliance (including listing LLC, Inc., Ltd., etc)

Email us at ppe@htdc.org if you have any questions. Click here to download the program guidelines.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact Erin Furuichi at 808-539-3621 or erin@htdc.org as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.