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Project Information *40. Project Title EXHIBITA 2026 Honoka'a Western Week Festival 41. Project Start Date 05/16/2026 42. Project End Date 05/25/2026 43. Please select all areas of Hawari Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. Hamakua 44. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 1 *45. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. The Honoka'a Western Week Festival is a long-standing, community -wide celebration honoring the paniolo heritage and cultural history of the Hamakua coast. Dating back to the 1960s, this annual week-long event has grown into one of the most highly anticipated festivals on Hawari Island. It brings together residents and visitors for free, family - friendly cultural, educational, and community activities. The Honoka'a Western Week committee provides its time, energy, and resources in -kind to coordinate a series of events that include a parade and block party, rodeo -related activities, cultural demonstrations, educational partnerships, and community gatherings that celebrate the historic significance of Honoka'a town and its agricultural and paniolo traditions. Although the committee begins work early in the year, the requested funds will become effective from May 16-25, 2026, during the official week of events. *46. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement Provide quality healthcare that is responsive to our patients' and communities' needs. *47. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Hamakua Health Center, Inc., is connected to this project as it serves as the safety net for health care for all of North Hawari, providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, and additional support services to the communities of the Hamakua coast and beyond. As a long-standing community partner, the health center is a member of the Honoka'a Business Association and supports events such as Honoka'a Western Week Festival that strengthen community connection, cultural identity, and overall wellness. Participation in this annual celebration allows the health center to engage directly with residents in a familiar, welcoming setting while reinforcing the importance of physical, mental, and emotional health within the broader context of cultural celebration and community pride. *48. 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. 49. 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 Educational concerns Needs of the poor, youth, the aged, those with physical or emotional disabilities