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Exhibit A i 2026 Action Plan Project List COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM The County of Hawai'i is anticipated to receive an estimated $2,600,000.00 for its annual 2026 CDBG allocation. Under the CDBG program, grants or loan assistance may be used by eligible public agencies, private non-profit organizations, and Community Based Development Organizations for eligible activities provided that these activities either 1) principally benefit low - and moderate- income families, 2) aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or 3) meet other community development needs having a particular urgency. In addition, the County anticipates receiving $100,000.00 of program income from the Residential Repair Program (RRP) for a total of $2,700,000.00. To meet the County's five (5) year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (CP) priorities and objectives, the following projects will be included in the 2026 Action Plan (AP). Note that project amounts may change to accommodate the actual amount of grant funds or program income received. 2026 CDBG Projects Amount 1. Pahoa Fire Station — Brush Truck Acquisition $ 440,000.00 2. Pahala Fire Station — SCBA Mobile Compressor and Tow Vehicle Acquisition $ 445,000.00 3. YWCA of Hawai'i Island — Developmental Preschool $ 750,000.00 4. Mental Health Kokua —Hale Amau ADA Renovations $ 425,000.00 5. West Hawai'i Domestic Violence Shelter — Security Improvements $ 100,000.00 6 Administration Planning & Fair Housing $ 540,000.00 Total $2,700,000.00 Proiect Summaries 1. Pahoa Fire Station — Brush Truck Acquisition: The Hawai'i County Fire Department will acquire one brush truck for the Pahoa Fire Station, located in a low- and moderate -income census tract. Brush trucks provide critical wildfire response capability in remote and inaccessible areas, improving fire suppression, structural protection, and quicker response times for rural communities. 2. Pahala Fire Station — SCBA Mobile Compressor and Tow Vehicle Acquisition: HFD will acquire a mobile self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) compressor unit with trailer and tow vehicle to serve the Ka'u region. The unit will provide critical support for firefighting operations by allowing on -site refilling of air tanks during extended emergencies, reducing delays associated with traveling to distant refilling stations. 3. YWCA of Hawaii Island — Developmental Preschool: The non-profit YWCA will utilize CDBG funds for the Phase 2 construction of a new developmental preschool at its downtown Hilo location. This project is part of a long-term master plan to modernize the YWCA facility, expand preschool capacity, add a commercial kitchen, and improve services that support low- and moderate -income women, children, and families. 2300huh