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Project Information
<br />* 38. Project Title EXHIBIT A
<br />Build Green, Build Local Conference
<br />39. Project Start Date
<br />02/11/2026
<br />40. Project End Date
<br />02/11/2026
<br />41. Please select all areas of Hawal'i Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and
<br />implemented.
<br />South Hilo
<br />42. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency
<br />Relief Funds.
<br />Council District 2
<br />*43. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project.
<br />The Build Green, Build Local Conference is a one -day, public -facing educational and demonstration event to be held on
<br />February 11, 2026, at'Imiloa Astronomy Center, hosted by Think B.I.G. (Big Island Green). The conference advances
<br />the theme "Localize Everything: Building the Future from the Ground Up;' focusing on the use of locally sourced,
<br />climate -resilient building materials and systems to strengthen island self-reliance. The event will convene builders,
<br />architects, policymakers, educators, landholders, farmers, financiers, insurers, and community members to explore
<br />how local materials —such as bamboo, hemperete, eucalyptus,'ohra, basalt -based products, cinder, and experimental
<br />green composites --can be responsibly scaled, permitted, financed, and trained for broader use on Hawari Island.
<br />Programming will include panel discussions, technical presentations, policy and permitting workshops, financing and
<br />insurance conversations, and a hands-on demonstration village featuring live builds and material demonstrations.
<br />Conference tracks will address regulatory innovation, workforce development, design templates, training pipelines, and
<br />the role of localization in climate resilience. The project emphasizes education rather than development, and is
<br />designed to inform County policy, support workforce training, and expand public understanding of sustainable
<br />construction as part of broader food, energy, water, and economic resilience strategies for Hawari Island.
<br />*44. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement
<br />Enable an economic, social, and overall environmental revival for Hawari through a just transition to 100% clean,
<br />locally sourced, renewable energy.
<br />*45. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project.
<br />Think B.I.G. is leading the planning, content development, partnerships, and community outreach for the Build Green,
<br />Build Local Conference. Think B.I.G. is a Hawaii -based nonprofit coalition focused on improving Hawari Island's
<br />resiliency, equity, and sustainability through education, policy engagement, and collaboration. The conference directly
<br />advances Think B.I.G:s mission by educating the public and policymakers on strategies to increase local self-reliance,
<br />climate resilience, and sustainable building practices. Sustainable Energy Hawai'i (SEHI), a Hawari-based 501(c)(3), is
<br />serving as the fiscal sponsor for the event. SEHI is providing financial oversight and administrative support to ensure
<br />the proper use of funds and compliance with charitable and public -purpose requirements, while working in partnership
<br />with Think B.I.G. to deliver a public educational conference that benefits Hawaii Island.
<br />*46. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form.
<br />CRF Budget Form.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
<br />proposed program or service provides direct public benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County.
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