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Project Information
<br />*37. Project Title
<br />Kona Town Night Market 2025: Back to School Edition
<br />38. Project Start Date
<br />08/02/2025
<br />39. Project End Date
<br />08/02/2025
<br />*40. Please select all areas of Hawarl Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented.
<br />Hamakua
<br />Ka'u
<br />North Hilo
<br />North Kohala
<br />North Kona
<br />Puna
<br />South Hilo
<br />South Kohala
<br />South Kona
<br />*41. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds.
<br />Council District 7
<br />EXHIBIT A
<br />*42. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project
<br />The Kona Town Night Market (KTNM) 2025: Back to School Edition is a free,'ohana-friendly community event held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 1 PM - 9 PM at The
<br />BREW Block (Makai Lot) in Kailua-Kona. This vibrant event directly addresses community needs by focusing on supporting Kona's keiki and families as they prepare for
<br />the new school year. KTNM provides a safe, accessible gathering space for thousands of residents and visitors, fostering community connection and economic vitality.
<br />Key project components benefiting the community include: "Back to School" Keiki Activities: Engaging, free activities and resources for youth. Support for Local Non -
<br />Profits: Dedicated complimentary vendor booths for youth -focused non -profits, offering vital community outreach and fundraising opportunities. Local Business
<br />Empowerment: Showcasing a diverse Makai Makeke with local food, artisan, and craft vendors, supporting the local economy. Cultural Enrichment: Live Hawaiian music,
<br />hula, and cultural demonstrations. Public Safety & Accessibility: Ensuring a secure and welcoming environment for all attendees. Environmental Stewardship:
<br />Implementing a comprehensive Zero -Waste Initiative. Our goal is to provide essential resources, celebrate our unique culture, and strengthen community bonds,
<br />ensuring Kona's keiki are well -supported for a successful school year. The project directly contributes to the well-being and resilience of the Kona community.
<br />*43. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement
<br />Lydia8 aims to cultivate transformative artistic and cultural opportunities for wahine of Hawari to mobilize their communities and create real change.
<br />*44. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) Is connected to the project.
<br />Lydia8 is a vital partner for the Kona Town Night Market 2025, aligning perfectly with our mission to uplift the community. Lydia8 aims to cultivate transformative artistic
<br />and cultural opportunities for wahine of Hawari to mobilize their communities and create real change. Through KTNM, Lydia8 gains a significant platform to engage
<br />directly with thousands of residents and visitors, showcasing its cultural programs and inspiring wahine. This partnership enhances KTNM's cultural offerings, enriches
<br />community engagement, and empowers wahine to lead positive change, directly supporting our events focus on community building and cultural vibrancy for our keiki
<br />and families.
<br />*45. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
<br />CRF Budget Form KTNM D7.xlsx
<br />Public Purpose of Requested Funds
<br />Per §2-138 of the Hawari County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only if the proposed program or service provides direct public
<br />benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County.
<br />46. According to §2-136, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, improvement of, or promotion of the interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits
<br />to be derived from your County fund request:
<br />Culture and the arts
<br />Educational concerns
<br />Needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities
<br />Public health and welfare of the people and the environment
<br />*47. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds.
<br />With these funds, we aim to achieve tangible outcomes directly benefiting the Kona community: Community Engagement & Access: Provide a free, safe, and engaging
<br />event experience for 5,000+ attendees, promoting community cohesion and accessibility. Keiki & Family Support: Directly engage 2000+ keiki in educational and creative
<br />"Back to School" activities, equipping families with resources for the new school year. Enhanced Safety & Operations: Secure 100% liability coverage and provide 24+
<br />hours of professional security personnel and adequate lighting for public safety, ensuring zero major safety incidents. Bi-lingual wayfinding will improve navigation for all.
<br />Environmental Impact: Achieve a minimum 70% waste diversion rate through our Zero -Waste Initiative, diverting hundreds of pounds from landfills and promoting
<br />sustainable practices. Volunteer Empowerment: Support 50+ dedicated volunteers with essential provisions, fostering their critical role in event success. Cultural &
<br />Artistic Showcase: Deliver 6+ hours of high -quality live music and cultural performances, enriching the community's access to local talent and heritage. These outcomes
<br />directly demonstrate the funds' impact on community well-being, safety, cultural vibrancy, and support for Kona's youth.
<br />*48. For the project you are applying for, do you currently have or expect to have a contract/agreement with another department of the County of Hawari during the
<br />upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) related to this same project?
<br />No
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