COUNTY OF HAWAI’I SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR STEWARDSHIP GRANTS TO MAINTAIN&PRESERVE LANDS ACQUIRED WITH MONIES FROM THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND (FUND) The County of Hawai’i, Department of Finance is seeking applicants for stewardship grants to provide grants-in-aid for public safety maintenance and preservation of lands acquired by the FUND as stipulated in the Hawai’i County Charter, Article 10, Section 10-16 (h). Only 501(c)3 non-profits or an organization that operates under the umbrella of a 501(c)3 non-profit shall be considered for a stewardship grant. In addition to the grant application, the applicant must also submit a detailed business plan for the project along with a signed agreement to file a written report within one year after receipt of funds on what has been accomplished and how the money was spent. Below is a list of lands that we are currently accepting requests. District/Property__Tax Map Key (3) |District/Property__Tax Map Key (3) Hamakua | Kipapa Park 7-7-08:20 Waipi’o Lookout 4-8-04:06 | 7-7-08:31 North Kohala | South Kona Hale o Ka’ili 5-3-07:22 | Kealakekua 8-2-13:02 Pa’o’o 5-7-01:05 | 8-2-13:04 Kaiholena 5-8-01:11 | 8-2-13:14 5-8-01:19 | 8-2-14:43 5-8-01:20 | Pa’ikapahu 8-2-15:59 5-8-01:21 | Puna 5-8-01:22 | Pohoiki 1-3-08:34 5-8-01:24 | 1-3-08:97 5-8-01:25 | Ka’u North Kona | Kahua Olohu 9-5-12:05 ‘O’oma 7-3-09:04 | Waikapuna 9-5-07:16 Puapua’a 7-5-20:22 | Kawa/Kawa’a Bay 9-5-16:06 7-5-20:24 | 9-5-16:25 7-5-20:28 | 9-5-17:05 7-5-20:34 | 9-5-17:07 Applications and property information are available on-line at the following: http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/ selecting “Our County/Boards&Commissions/Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Folder-/Stewardship Grant Program” or at the Property Management Division’s office located in the County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101, Hilo, Hawai’i 96720. Applicants must comply with all provisions of Hawai’i County Charter Article 10, Section 10-16 in addition to all applicable County, State and Federal laws. Grant awards are for one year. Groups seeking a multi-year project may re-apply each August 1st. Deadline for completed applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, or postmarked by that date if sending by mail. If you have any questions, please contact Maxine Cutler @ (808) 961-8069 or Maxine.Cutler@hawaiicounty.gov. County of Hawai’i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer (HTH/WHT1335945 8/1, 8/8, 8/15/21)