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Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines create a foundation to support cultural initiatives in Alaska and Hawai‘i
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, two of the longest-serving US airlines, have established a new foundation to support nonprofit organizations in their respective namesake states. The Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines Foundation will provide grants to programs focused on celebrating and preserving the unique way of life in Alaska and Hawai‘i. Rooted in a shared […]
Applications now accepted for state Legacy Land Conservation Program grants
About $6.7 million is expected to be available for awards through the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources program aimed at protecting and preserving land with natural, environmental, recreational, scenic, cultural, agricultural production or historic value.
Maui Strong Fund grants available for post-wildfire housing and mental health programs
Three new Maui Strong Fund opportunities are available as grants for programs that address solutions for interim- and long-term housing and mental health assistance, the Hawai‘i Community Foundation announced.
Kaiser Permanente provides grants for behavioral and mental health care
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi has awarded grants totaling $1,491,882 to two local nonprofits and one public university to expand behavioral health care services for the houseless on Hawaiʻi Island and accelerate mental health professional training and licensure throughout the state.
95 small businesses selected for $1,000 grants from Maui Business Recovery Fund
The Maui Economic Development Board, in partnership with the Principal Foundation, said 95 small businesses directly impacted by the Aug. 8 Lahaina and Upcountry wildfires each will receive $1,000 grants from the Maui Business Recovery Fund.
Hawaiʻi Community Lending receives $1.5 million to help families become homeowners
Hawaiʻi Pacific Health and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation are providing a combined $1.5 million in social-impact loans and grants to support Hawaiʻi Community Lending, a nonprofit dedicated to helping low-income households become homeowners.
Energy-efficiency grants available to small businesses, nonprofits and restaurants
Hawaiʻi Energy is seeking applicants for its 2022-2023 EmPOWER Grant program, which is designed specifically for nonprofits, small businesses and restaurants that are pursuing energy efficiency projects at their facilities.
County Offers Grants Training in Hana
Staff from the Maui County Office of Economic Development will be in Hana on September 17 to conduct a workshop on the department’s grant application process.
Business Roundup: July 2012
A new bookstore, MEO board of directors, Fatburger in Pukalani, among changes to Maui’s business scene this month.
OHA Rolls Out 2012 Grant Priority List
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.
Two Maui Schools Receive $5,000 Beautification Award
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.
Tourism Authority Funds 24 Maui Events
The Hawaii Tourism Authority has selected more than 100 events and programs statewide to receive funding for 2012.
Native Hawaiian Scholarship Fairs Coming To Maui
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.
County Workshop Details Tourism Grant Opportunity
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).
Hawaii Community Foundation Seeks Innovation Grant Proposals
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).
$5.5 Million Grant Keeps Maalaea Algae Plant On Track for 2014
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.
Bank of Hawaii’s Mike Lyons Maui Community Award Increased to $25,000
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.
Inouye “Earmark” Moratorium Will Affect Many
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye yesterday announced that the Committee will implement a moratorium on earmarks for the current session of Congress.
$45,000 in Maui grants helps cultural and environmental efforts
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 […]
$243,000 in grant funds stalled by unsigned contract
By Wendy Osher The council’s budget and finance committee spent time yesterday debating grant funding for the Wailuku Main Street Association/Tri–Isle Main St. Resource Center. Council member Michael Molina questioned reasons for repeated cuts noting a 10% cut in each of the last two fiscal years, and a proposed cut of 25% in FY2011. Budget […]
