Section 15-34-5 - Eligibility requirements Any business applying for a grant shall meet all of the following qualifications:
(1) Has been awarded a competitive contract from the United States Department of Defense Office of Naval Research related to the research of alternative energy and energy efficiency technologies in the fields of geothermal, solar, wind, ocean power, hydrodynamics, bioenergy, biomass, solid waste, smart grids, transportation, or demand response;(2) Is sixty per cent or more resident-owned. For purposes of this section, "resident" shall have the same meaning as defined in section 235-1, HRS;(3) Is a for-profit entity organized under the laws of the State;(4) Has been doing business in the State for a minimum of one year;(5) Agrees to expend all grant funds awarded under the alternative energy research and development program in the State;(6) Conducts research in alternative energy that has a high technology readiness level or high potential for implementation as evidenced by a contract, funded by moneys designated by the United States Congress as funding for alternative energy and a national defense budget funding directive, with the United States Department of Defense Office of Naval Research that is active or was awarded after July 1,2015;(7) Has not obtained any other State grant for the same research at the time of or during the duration of the alternative energy research and development program grant;(8) Has bylaws or policies that describe the manner in which the activities or services for which the grant is awarded shall be conducted or provided;(9) Is licensed or accredited, in accordance with federal, state, or county statutes, rules, or ordinances, to conduct the activities or provide the services for which the grant is awarded;(10) Complies with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, or disability; and(11) Allows the development corporation, legislative committees and their staff, and the auditor full access to its records, reports, files, and other related documents and information for purposes of monitoring, measuring the effectiveness, and ensuring the proper expenditures of the grant. [Eff 3/11/2016] (Auth: Act 159, SLH 2015) (Imp: Act 159, SLH 2015)[Am and comp 2/3/2019] (Auth: Act 67, SLH 2018) (Imp: Act 67, SLH 2018)