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Project Information * 47. Project Title EXHIBIT A Amelia Earhart Girls In Engineering Day 48. Project Start Date 01/31/2026 49. Project End Date 01/31/2026 * 50. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. Hamakua Ka u North Hilo Puna South Hilo 51. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 4 * 52. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. "Amelia Earhart Girls in Engineering Day" encourages girls grades 4-8 to continue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). The day targets female students from East Hawai' i middle schools and their parents with inspiring curriculum, hands-on activities, and local role models working in STEM careers. Scheduled for January 31, 2026, the free day supports 4-8 graders to pursue STEM throughout middle and high school, then pursue college degrees in STEM. Launched in 2012, each year features a different science theme, and attendees participate in interactive science projects. Instrumental in the program's success are dedicated science educators and students at Waiakea High School. Women professionals in STEM fields speak to and encourage the girls to stay on a STEM pathway. "Amelia Earhart Day was a great opportunity for me to engage young women with an interest in science, and for them to learn more about what a chemist actually does," said Natalie Crist, UH-Hilo Chemistry Instructor. * 53.501(c)(3) Mission Statement Empower women and girls though public service and advocacy. * 54. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Zonta Club of Hilo is the organizer of this project. Zonta Club of Hilo Foundation is the funder of this project. We work closely with Waiakea High School, our partner, on this project. * 55. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form (Excel Version) - AEGIED 2026.xlsx Public Purpose of Requested Funds 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 benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County. 56. 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 to be derived from your County fund request: Educational concerns Needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities * 57. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Projected Reach: 40 girls, 40 parents/guardians. Projected Outcomes: 90% report learning new skills; 75% say the day increased their interest in STEM; 50% say they will consider taking further STEM classes in middle school, high school, and/or college; and 90% would recommend this event to other 4th-8th graders.