HTA Grants Supports 120 Programs, Events Statewide; 29 on Maui
Several cultural programs and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center will be funded with HTA/CPEP grants.
By Sonia Isotov
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), in partnership with Hawaii’s four counties, announced the selection of more than 120 events and projects to receive support through the HTA’s County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP).
A total of 29 community festivals, events and projects were awarded funded in Maui County alone and will help to provide a statewide, year-round calendar of experiences for visitors and residents.
These private-public partnerships celebrate Hawai‘i’s diversity, featuring multi-ethnic culture, foods and agricultural activities, natural attractions, health and wellness programs, and science and technology assets, while also yielding economic and social benefits.
CPEP was created in 2002 as a partnership between the HTA and the counties of Hawai‘i. Through the program, the counties receive HTA funding for community-based activities, and provide administrative support and technical assistance to the community and industry partners.
Through the CPEP partnership, the Maui County Office of Economic Development manages the CPEP on Maui by reviewing and evaluating proposals, contracting with individual entities, and monitoring the projects in-county. This approach allows for more local control, direction and better oversight and support of awardees. The following organizations, programs and events were funded in Maui County:
Arts Education for Children Group
Maui Invitation Music Festival and the Aloha Peace Festival
Ebb & Flow Arts
North South East West Festival
Hana Cultural Center
Aloha Spirit: Tradition of Workship & Music in East Maui
Ho’olaule`a Festival
Hawaii Nature Center Inc.
Earth Week in Iao Valley
Japanese Cultural Society
Maui Matsuri 11th Anniversary Celebration
Kapalua Maui Charities, Inc.
Kapalua Wine & Food Festival
Kiho`alu Foundation
20th Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival
Lahaina Restoration Foundation, Inc.
Hawaiian Music Series
Lahaina Plantation Days
Lahai Community Association
Lanai Pineapple Festival
Maui Academy of Performing Arts
Summer Under the Stars
Maui Arts & Cultural Center
Visual Arts Exhibit Program
Na Hoku Hou
Ku Mai Ka Hula
Maui Ukulele Festival
Ku Ka Maka
Maui Classical Music Festival
Maui Classical Music Festival
Maui Community Theater dba Maui OnStage
Theatre on the Isle
Iao Theatre Special Events Series
Maui Economic Development Board Inc.
Maui Photo Festival and Workshops
Maui Nui Botanical Garden
Guided tours/Hawaiian Cultural Demonstrations
Maui Pops Orchestra
Maui Pops Orchestra
Native Hawaiian Hospitality Assoc.
Celebration of the Arts – Panel Discussions
Tri-Isle RC&D Council
12th Maui Chinese New Year
Wailuku First Friday
A complete list of 2011 projects and programs receiving funding, go to HTA/CPEP.
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