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Project Information
<br />*46. Project Title
<br />73rd Annual Paniolo Parade
<br />47. Project Start Date
<br />09/20/2025
<br />43. Project End Date
<br />09/20/2025
<br />*49. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and Implemented.
<br />South Kohala
<br />*50. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds.
<br />Council District 9
<br />EXHIBIT A
<br />*51. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project
<br />For over 70 years, the Paniolo Parade has stood as a beacon of Hawaiian cowboy Identity and the legacy of Native Hawaiian contributions to ranching and agricultural
<br />life. Held in Waimea, where Parker Ranch once preserved the Hawaiian language and traditions through its operations, the parade offers residents, homesteaders, and
<br />visitors a rare chance to engage with authentic Hawaiian equestrian customs, including the art of pa u riding — a tradition deeply rooted in Native Hawaiian womanhood,
<br />dignity, and resilience. The parade is a highlight of Paniolo Festival Week, a weeklong celebration of paniolo culture from September 13-20, 2025, which Is part of the
<br />larger Aloha Festivals of Hawaii. This annual festival is dedicated to preserving and promoting Hawaiian culture, language, arts, and traditional practices, aiming to
<br />educate, inspire, and connect both kama'aina and visitors with Hawaii's rich cultural heritage.
<br />*52.501(c)(3) Mission Statement
<br />Supporting native homesteaders in utilizing agricultural lands, developing economic opportunities, and fostering self-sufficiency on designated residential, agricultural,
<br />and pastoral lands.
<br />*53. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project
<br />The Waimea Hawaiian Homesteaders' Assodation operates the Aloha Festivals Island of Hawaii, which Includes the 73rd Annual Paniolo Parade as part of its Paniolo
<br />Festival Week. Festival Director Kumu Micah Kamohoalri leads the event and reports to the organization.
<br />*54. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
<br />2025-07-28 CD9 Waimea Hawaiian Homesteaders Association Budoet.xlsx
<br />Public Purpose of Requested Funds
<br />Per §2-138 of the Hawaii 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 />55. 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 />*56. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds.
<br />These funds will go directly to support our 73rd annual Paniolo Parade efforts. The $3,000 received will be used to cover the stage, tent, and sound system rental costs
<br />for the 15 announcer booths placed along the parade route. The Waimea Hawaiian Homesteaders' Assodation aims to produce a highly Impadful and culturally
<br />enriching Paniolo Parade that celebrates Waimea s ranching legacy and Hawaiian heritage. The event is projected to draw over 3,000 attendees and will feature at least
<br />20 pa'0 riders, 10 marching units, 5 school bands, and 15 community floats or equestrian entries. The parade will also include more than 10 cultural demonstrations and
<br />educational exhibits highlighting paniolo history, hula, and Hawaiian traditions, with 1,000 printed programs distributed to share mo olelo and historical content. Over 100
<br />local volunteers will support the event and at least five schools or youth organizations will participate, fostering Intergenerationai leaming and community pride. An
<br />estimated 25 local vendors and artisans will benefit from economic opportunities, while nearby businesses are expected to see a surge In customer traffic. A post -event
<br />media campaign will be launched to reach a minimum of 10,000 people through social and traditional media. Additionally, 300 event participants and attendees will
<br />complete feedback surveys to help measure the event's success and guide future improvements, with a final report compiled within 30 days of the event.
<br />*57. 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 Hawaii during the current
<br />fiscal year (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) related to this same project?
<br />No
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