The Office of Hawaiian Affairs rolled out a new priority list for the $2.4 million in grant money available to community organizations this year.

In recognition of exemplary beautification projects in Hawaii’s public schools, the Cooke Foundation Ltd. is presenting awards of $5,000 each to two Maui schools.

The Hawaii Tourism Authority has selected more than 100 events and programs statewide to receive funding for 2012.

As college financial aid deadlines approach, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is busy reading Native Hawaiians for available aid through a statewide scholarships series.

The County of Maui is currently soliciting proposals for tourism programs on Maui, Molokai and Lanai for calendar year 2012 under the County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP).

Starting September 1, 2011 local nonprofits can submit their innovative ideas for grant awards of up to $100,000 provided by the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Island Innovation Fund (IIF).

Cellana LLC, a subsidiary of Hawaii-based HR BioPetroleum, will receive a $5.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to a joint statement released by Hawaii Senators Inouye, Senator Akaka, and Conresswoman Hirono today.

The Bank of Hawaii has increased its Mike Lyons Maui Community Award to $25,000 for 2011. Applications for this prestigious award are due March 17.

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye yesterday announced that the Committee will implement a moratorium on earmarks for the current session of Congress.

Two Maui groups will benefit from thousands of dollars in grant funding from the county for cultural and environmental conservation efforts.  The funds include $10,000 to Na Mamo O Mu’olea for stewardship and education projects in the remote East Maui region; and $35,000 to the Tri-Isle Resource Conservation and Development Council to be used in [...]