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Home My WebLink AboutSTU 26-01 I Or County of Hawaii �� y4 OFFICIAL USE ONLY.• Department of Finance Property Management Division STU.26-_01 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101 , 4 ..T..M .a Rcv d: 8/11/25 12:32 pm ova 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 Hawaii time clock (HST) ✓❑ Management Planning (see Instructions) Maintenance Activities and Public Education (see Instructions) STEWARDSHIP GRANT APPLICATION Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund • 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: Aumakua Acres 92-8925 koa lane Ocean View Hi 96704 B. PERSON TO CONTACT: Chloe Parsons 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. FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 1 of 13 26-01 C. PROJECT NAME (see Instructions): Native plant restorastion at Kawa D. PROJECT LOCATION (Use TMKs. See Instructions) 9-5-017:007 E. PROJECT COST (see Instructions): For Management Planning For Maintenance Activities and Public Education Amount Requested: $10,00 Amount Requested: $20,p6do Applicant Share: $14,,W22 Applicant Share: $29,P044 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: Secretary Rloe arsons Signed: Date: oe arsons 8/11/2025 FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 2 of 13 26-01 PROJECT PLAN A. PROJECT NAME (see Instructions): Native plant restorastion at Kawa B. PROJECT LOCATION (Use TAIKs. See Instructions): 9-5-017:007 C. IDENTIFY PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHOM YOU EXPECT WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE PROPOSED PROJECT ACTIVITIES (see Instructions): Chloe Parsons, Aumakua Acres, Daniel Bropphy, Kurtis Parsons, Laureen Clair, and Kealekekua forest nursery. 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? The long range goal for the property is to remove innoculates and restore native vegitation in the area and protect the habitats from negative human interference. The goal is to keep native species alive and healthy and that through restoration of vegitation, native creatures such as the yellow faced bee and the black and orange damselfly will have an expanded range of suitable habitats. We plan on includig educational signage, and hosting tours to educate people on the Hawaiian Aumakua. FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 3 of 13 26-01 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 The objectives for the management planning portion of this project are as follows: - Hire a biologist or ecologist that is an expert in Native Hawaiian ecosystems. - Work with expert to identify and record native and innoculate species of plants present in the project area. - Identify native plants that are not present, and that would flourish in the project area and would benefit native wildlife. -Make a list of numbers of plants and species to be planted -Source native plants from Kalekekua forest nursery and put in order. -Plan to remove innoculates, plant natives, and monitor health of ecosystem with help of volunteers, and ecologist. FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 4 of 13 26-01 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 The objectives for the maintenance and Public education for this project are as follows: -Installing sineage in project area to let the public know that there is habitat restoration in progress. Signs will include native plant names and pictures, and wildlife that they benefit. -Health of ecosystem will be monitored by volunteers and ecologist to insure this project is successful. Will adjust as needed. -Continuing to remove innoculates and propogating native species -Offer tours to locals and tourists to explain the environmental and ecological significance of Kawa, and the reasoning behind this project. (To protect Hawaiian Aumakua, and insure their survival to the best of our abilities.) Option for these tours to be hands on, where people can assist in stewarding the land with us FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 5 of 13 26-01 M � O pcm bJo an. it o C� W a N it M) G7 p � ai O ® aD- p 5 � Vcm +w. d cm O ®aD C7 O s cm _® c3 (3D CM M) ® � U N N y N N • NO CmICfJ N v NO M ca N am O p E M) o WLO **" ® ® LO O ~ Csj N CO) ® ® N aam ++.. an CM ab N +� c m) (m M)CM M) � ® an aD N � M) � � ® man (mm) � � f� cm an cm M �aD aD ACM ®— F-I � cm �� cm �s Z cm Cn cm s ~/ () Cl S ® cm +mow U � � (�� s � c. G> s (A9 cA9 cm ++. t y CW (A)�„� iII2'L �5 U � ,�� ccb s (m cm �, — a ❑ m) cmE (A M) cm aDm) M) W m� z�s � s� CI 0[� M � O it bq cC o � a N O � � pO A a Fl, M p � (3D aD C7 LO N cs p a> CV ENO ® 0 �c 4) Vim) � � i C� 04(3D cm �91 � cm -CN o ® s cm ^C ®cm cm (a)zas.s cm sue® sty® =. o a � ;-scm � ® bus ®ate o � m �tj al � M). �=st = cM � cm.- == cis s* i�® M) (v o� a CD E w m)-== m Cm� �� = Cm cr— E M—cm � � � cm cm ct c" ccb CM to � scm cm M s_ cv W ea cm cm s o m� a/ CM ca' a N❑ � D 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. Yes. For the survey of land we will need a DLOFAW state park access or research permit. For the removal of invasive plants, we need a DOFAW special use/management permit. For planting of native species, we need US Fish and wildlife permit. Because our project involves federally listed species and critical habitat, we might need a permit under the endangered species act. Since Kawa is culturally sensitive, we will likely need a SHPD archealogical review. FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 8 of 13 26-01 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. This project aligns closely with the project management plan introduced in 2017, which highlights the cultural significance of Kawa, and the native plants and animals in which Kawa has suitable habitat. 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 9 of 13 26-01 M N O O O O �N O 1 0)j O •Yy � Q�N bp O L� Con C� cn O N N � O N ~ o N fA9 .p v N v CIZ CD c�3 N-sZ W N y z N CO) S O Fz~ ^a a 40 Z am M_ � � O Yv bp o O � � VI. � o U Yv G> ¢ it c� O Q N c i C" cr. cn v m Con W O o w ti O O O O O N it ��/ yrQt eR may\ �l VvV JJ � � � VLI rti t1 ��^ z� ram., ED- �•I � Q •� cm ZZ �0) b am zz .� CFE cm aD- cr- O F o� � cm N ~ fl a LLB x U I. APPLICANT INFORMATION 1. Brief history of the applicant organization. Include the date of incorporation as a non-profit organization. This organization is family owned. It aims to restore and protect native ecosystems and foster a sense of community. The date of incorporation is 4-11-2025 2. Other source(s) of financial support: FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 12 of 13 26-01 3. Please provide up to three examples of successfully completed projects or related experiences. We have successfully removed innoculates in 1 acre of land in Ocean View. We have sucessfully re-planted natice species in said land and kept them growing for the past year. We have grown organic produce and spread it to the community for the past year. 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 Hawaii 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. CID Organization shall immediately contact the Department of Finance, Property Management CID 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 Hawaii, Department of Finance. Mahalo! Should you have any questions,please contact the Property Management Division at (808) 961-8069 or by Email: PONC�a�,hawaiicounty.gov. FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 13 of 13 26-01