Council Funds Local Events and First-Responder Support Programs
The council approved several small grants and appropriations for community events and support programs, including $5,000 for the Friends of First Responders conference, $5,000 for the Ka'u Wellness Festival, and smaller grants for powwows and holiday events.
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During the Aug. 7 meeting the council adopted multiple funding measures to support community events and nonprofit programs. Among the items approved were Resolution 571-24 (a $5,000 grant to Friends of First Responders for the Robust Conference 2024), Resolution 572-24 (a $5,000 grant to Ala Nui O Ka'u for the inaugural Ka'u Wellness Festival), and additional small awards to community events including powwows and holiday parades.
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