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Project Information * 42. Project Title EXHIBIT A Second Annual Youth Art Series Festival 43. Project Start Date 03/14/2026 44. Project End Date 03/14/2026 45. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. South Hilo 46. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 2 * 47. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The East Hawaii Cultural Center's second annual Youth Arts Series Festival (YAS Fest) will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Kalakaua Park in Hilo. YAS Fest is a vibrant celebration of youth arts on Hawaii Island. The festival brings together local organizations dedicated to providing arts opportunities for keiki and teens from around the island. The event aims to spotlight the many creative outlets available to young people in our community and celebrate the importance of arts education for all. YAS Fest is a free, family -friendly event featuring a wide range of hands-on arts activities, live performances, informational booths, and more. *48. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement To be an inclusive platform for culture and the arts. Through visual and performing arts and education, we give voice to our diverse communities and provide a forum for inquiry into their experience and histories. * 49. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. East Hawai'i Cultural Center's youth education program, the Youth Arts Series, organizes the Youth Arts Series Festival to celebrate youth arts education in our community. * 50. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form.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. 51. 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: Culture and the arts 52. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. Performances from 5+ youth performing arts organizations from around Hawaii Island, engaging with 150+ keiki and their families, hosting booths from 12+ arts organizations.