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Project Information * 29. Project Title EXHIBIT A Kamuela Dojo 30. Project Start Date **SKIPPED** 31. Project End Date **SKIPPED** * 32. Please select all areas of Hawai'i Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. South Kohala * 33. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 9 * 34. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. IKL, Inc. (International Karate League), established in 1962 by Shihan Walter Nishioka, is the oldest existing karate school originating from Honolulu, with dojos across the United States and members worldwide. International Karate League Kamuela operates as a subordinate organization of IKL, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Kamuela Dojo implements IKL, Incas established youth karate instruction, which supports personal development by building self-discipline, confidence, and respect, and encourages positive behavior through structured martial arts training. The requested funding will support facility usage costs at the Kamuela Dojo, ensuring continued access to a consistent training space for youth programming that promotes community well-being. IKL, Inc., emphasizes karate as a lifelong discipline that builds interpersonal skills, respect, self-control, and the ability to resolve conflict peacefully. Students are trained in discipline, focus, and personal responsibility, with a strong emphasis on non -violence and conflict de- escalation. Following the passing of Sensei Richard Nakano, Yamamoto Sensei and supporting instructors lead instruction at the Kamuela Dojo, upholding the organization's continuity and core values. As a volunteer -run nonprofit, IKL, Inc., champions the development of better citizens through karate and guides youth toward constructive avenues for personal growth and community engagement. * 35. 5O1(c)(3) Mission Statement Through honesty and sincerity comes faithfulness, respect, effort, and etiquette. * 36. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 5O1(c)(3) is connected to the project. International Karate League Kamuela is the nonprofit organization directly responsible for implementing and sustaining the Kamuela Dojo described above. International Karate League Kamuela operates as a subordinate organization of IKL, Inc. The organization is entirely volunteer -run, with no paid employees. * 37. 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. 38. 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: Public health and welfare of the people and the environment