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April 23, 2009 Page 2 The goal for the Ad Hoc Committee, in making their recommendations this year, was to help everyone; especially the newcomers. Altogether, 67 applicants previously received funding through the Nonprofit Grant process, 13 applicants requested increases in their request this year, 19 programs requested the same amount as last year, and 27 programs funded in FY 08-09 requested a lesser amount. There are 16 new applicants not funded in prior years. The largest requests (over $1 million) were requested by four first-time applicants. Summary: The grant amount recommended does not fully meet the need presented by applicants. In these times of great budget shortfalls and declining donations, all of the applicants expressed their understanding of the challenges confronting the executive and legislative branches of government. When asked what they will do if they don't receive the full grant they requested, some said they would have to cut training opportunities and promotional activities, but none expressed a desire to cut staffing. They are determined to continue providing services to an ever increasing population with needs. Your Ad Hoc Committee recommends that we appropriate $1,500,000 to 76 nonprofit organizations reflected in Exhibit "A". Mahalo Thank you for the opportunity to serve as Chairperson for this Committee. Special recognition to Ad Hoc Committee Council Members, J Yoshimoto, Dennis "Fresh" Onishi and Guy Enriques for contributing to this time consuming effort. A special mahalo to the council support staff in both East and West Hawaii in assisting with the planning and for their attendance during the interview/site visit process. In addition, a very special mahalo to Mayor William Kenoi for keeping the grant funding for the Human Service and Economic Development at the FY 2009 level. 2