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)
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 Parks and Recreation (P&R) 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 P&R is currently accepting submissions.
District/Property Tax Map Key (3) District/Property Tax Map Key (3)
Hāmākua South Kona
Waipi‘o Lookout 4-8-04:06 Kealakekua 8-2-13:02
North Kohala 8-2-13:04
Hale o Kā‘ili 5-3-07:22 8-2-13:14
Pa‘o‘o 5-7-01:05 8-2-14:43
Kaiholena 5-8-01:11 Pa‘ikapahu 8-2-15:59
5-8-01:19 Puna
5-8-01:20 Pohoiki 1-3-08:34
5-8-01:21 1-3-08:97
5-8-01:22 Ka‘ū
5-8-01:24 Kahua Olohu 9-5-12:05
5-8-01:25 Waikapuna 9-5-07:16
North Kona Kāwā/Kawa‘a Bay 9-5-16:06
‘O‘oma 7-3-09:04 9-5-16:25
Kīpapa Park 7-7-08:20 9-5-17:05
7-7-08:31 9-5-17:07
Applications and property information are available on-line at the following: www.hawaiicounty.gov, selecting “Our County/Boards & Commissions/Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Folder-/Stewardship Grant Program” or at the P&R office located in the Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6, 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 Monday, August 31, 2020 or postmarked by that date if sending by mail. If you have any questions, please contact Reid Sewake at 961-8311.
Publication Dates: July 26, August 2 & 9, 2020 (HTH, WHT)
