HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-07-27 PONC Stewardship Grant Program -- press release
Harry Kim
Roxcie L. Waltjen
Mayor
Director
James M. Komata
Roy Takemoto
Deputy Director
Managing Director
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411
Email: parks_recreation@hawaiicounty.gov
https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation
July 27, 2020
NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR STEWARDSHIP GRANTS TO MAINTAIN & PRESERVE
LANDS ACQUIRED WITH MONIES FROM THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION FUND (FUND)
The County of Hawai‘i, Department of Parks and Recreation (P&R) is seeking applicants for
stewardship grants to provide grants-in-aid for public safety maintenance and preservation of
lands acquired by the FUND as stipulated in the Hawai‘i County Charter, Article 10, Section 10-16
(h). Only 501(c)3 non-profits or an organization that operates under the umbrella of a 501(c)3
non-profit shall be considered for a stewardship grant. In addition to the grant application, the
applicant must also submit a detailed business plan for the project along with a signed agreement
to file a written report within one year after receipt of funds on what has been accomplished and
how the money was spent. Below is a list of lands that P&R is currently accepting submissions.
District/Property Tax Map Key (3) District/Property Tax Map Key (3)
Hāmākua South Kona
Waipi‘o Lookout 4-8-04:06 Kealakekua 8-2-13:02
North Kohala 8-2-13:04
Hale o Kā‘ili 5-3-07:22 8-2-13:14
Pa‘o‘o 5-7-01:05 8-2-14:43
Kaiholena 5-8-01:11 Pa‘ikapahu 8-2-15:59
5-8-01:19 Puna
5-8-01:20 Pohoiki 1-3-08:34
5-8-01:21 1-3-08:97
5-8-01:22 Ka‘ū
5-8-01:24 Kahua Olohu 9-5-12:05
5-8-01:25 Waikapuna 9-5-07:16
North Kona Kāwā/Kawa‘a Bay 9-5-16:06
‘O‘oma 7-3-09:04 9-5-16:25
Kīpapa Park 7-7-08:20 9-5-17:05
7-7-08:31 9-5-17:07
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Applications and property information are available on-line at the following: www.hawaiicounty.gov,
selecting “Our County/Boards & Commissions/Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources
Preservation Commission Folder-/Stewardship Grant Program” or at the P&R office located in the Aupuni
Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720. Applicants must comply with all provisions of
Hawai‘i County Charter Article 10, Section 10-16 in addition to all applicable County, State and Federal
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laws. Grant awards are for one year. Groups seeking a multi-year project may re-apply each August 1.
Deadline for completed applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2020 or
postmarked by that date if sending by mail. If you have any questions, please contact Reid Sewake at 961-
8311.
Publication Dates: July 26, August 2 & 9, 2020 (HTH, WHT)
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.