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Home My WebLink About2026 Stewardship Grant Application Fillable - FinalFINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application, Page 1 of 13 County of Hawaiʻi Department of Finance Property Management Division 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101 Hilo, HI 96720 Telephone: (808) 961-8069 Approved: PROJECT PERIOD: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 DEADLINE TO FILE IS August 15, 2025, BY 4:30 PM as evidenced by the County of Hawaiʻi time clock (HST) Management Planning (see Instructions) Maintenance Activities and Public Education (see Instructions) ●Applications may be returned if instructions are not followed. ●Please use the tables provided. Do not substitute other formats or alter the application form. ●Fit responses in the fields provided and use additional pages, as needed. ●Attachments (i.e., maps, labeled photos illustrating your project activities, detailed budget narratives, consultant proposals, etc.) can be included in addition to the required documents. A. NAME, EMAIL, AND ADDRESS OF ORGANIZATION: B. PERSON TO CONTACT: Are you available to attend an in-person interview on Sept. 8, 2025 between 10:00 am to 2:00 pm? Yes No If you checked no, please assign someone from your organization to attend with knowledge of the proposed projects, budget costs, and provide an email address above. OFFICIAL USE ONLY: STU.26-_ Rcv’d: STEWARDSHIP GRANT APPLICATION Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application, Page 2 of 13 C. PROJECT NAME (see Instructions): D. PROJECT LOCATION (Use TMKs. See Instructions) E. PROJECT COST (see Instructions): For Management Planning For Maintenance Activities and Public Education Amount Requested: Amount Requested: Applicant Share: Applicant Share: Other Resources: Other Resources: F. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Non-profit 501 (c)(3), IRS Letter of Determination Copy of Organization Bylaws and Mission Statement DCCA Certificate of Vendor Compliance Letter of Authorized Signer for Organization G. CERTIFICATION: The applicant shall secure all necessary approvals and permits from other affected federal, state, and county agencies as necessary to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. This may require permits from the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) if parcels are within the State Land Use Conservation District or contain historic sites, burials, and/or sensitive natural or cultural resources. The applicant certifies that the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge. Name of Authorized Representative: Title: Signed: ___________________________________ Date: FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application, Page 3 of 13 A. PROJECT NAME (see Instructions): B. PROJECT LOCATION (Use TMKs. See Instructions): C. IDENTIFY PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHOM YOU EXPECT WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE PROPOSED PROJECT ACTIVITIES (see Instructions): D. PROPOSAL AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Briefly describe the long-range goal(s) for the property and the objectives of your proposal for stewardship grant funding. See example in Instructions.) What is the long-range goal or vision for the property? PROJECT PLAN FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application, Page 4 of 13 What are the objectives of the proposed project? Choose only one category and use additional pages as needed. Management Planning Maintenance Activities and Public Education FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application, Page 5 of 13 What are the objectives of the proposed project? Choose only one category and use additional pages as needed. Management Planning Maintenance Activities and Public Education FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application, Page 6 of 13 E. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Use the table below for details on your proposed project. Check one box only and use additional pages as needed. See examples in Instructions. Management Planning Maintenance Activities and Public Education Objective(s) Activities Timeline Consultants/Collaborators FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application, Page 7 of 13 E. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (cont.) Use the table below for details on your proposed project. Check one box only and use additional pages as needed. See examples in Instructions. Management Planning Maintenance Activities and Public Education Objective(s) Activities Timeline Consultants/Collaborators FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application, Page 8 of 13 F. PERMITS/APPROVALS (See Instructions for examples of permits/approvals. Remember that it is the applicant’s responsibility to comply with and secure all necessary approvals and permits from federal, state, and county agencies as required.) Do any of the proposed stewardship activities require any federal, state, or county permits or approvals? If yes, explain why. If not needed, explain why. FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application, Page 9 of 13 G. MANAGEMENT/PRESERVATION PLANS REVIEWED (See Instructions. Use additional pages as needed.) 1. Please elaborate on how the proposed project activities align with existing plans, if there are existing plans. 2. If you are proposing to produce a management and/or preservation plan, please explain why such additional planning is needed. FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application, Page 10 of 13 H. BUDGET DETAILS Complete the table below for budget details. Please do not substitute other formats or alter the application form. In addition to the table below, a detailed budget narrative may be included as an attachment, though it is not required. Check one box only and use additional pages as needed. See examples in Instructions. Management Planning Maintenance Activities and Public Education HI County Charter 10-16(g) Parcel TMK(s) Project Activity Grant Amount Requested Applicant Share Other Resources TOTAL Totals: FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application, Page 11 of 13 H. BUDGET DETAILS (cont.) Complete the table below for budget details. Please do not substitute other formats or alter the application form. In addition to the table below, a detailed budget narrative may be included as an attachment, though it is not required. Check one box only and use additional pages as needed. See examples in Instructions. Management Planning Maintenance Activities and Public Education HI County Charter 10-16(g) Parcel TMK(s) Project Activity Grant Amount Requested Applicant Share Other Resources TOTAL Totals: FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application, Page 12 of 13 I. APPLICANT INFORMATION 1. Brief history of the applicant organization. Include the date of incorporation as a non-profit organization. 2. Other source(s) of financial support: FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application, Page 13 of 13 3. Please provide up to three examples of successfully completed projects or related experiences. J. Please initial below that the applicant understands the following documents shall be required if awarded stewardship grant funds. Initial Documents Certificate of insurance with County of Hawaiʻi named as additional insured. Semi and annual reports, which shall include accomplishments, financial statements explaining expenditures, projects in process, community involvement, and overall status of projects. Organization shall immediately contact the Department of Finance, Property Management Division, upon dissolution of the organization or changes in the organization that may affect the Stewardship Grant Application or Agreements. Organization may be required to provide other documents as requested by the County of Hawaiʻi, Department of Finance. Mahalo! Should you have any questions, please contact the Property Management Division at (808)961-8069 or by Email: PONC@hawaiicounty.gov.