Board authorizes $265,608 in event sponsorships for 22 nonprofit programs

Aug 27, 2026

The Budget & Finance Committee approved 22 event sponsorship awards totaling $265,608 after public testimony from cultural and community organizations; trustees debated approving a smaller recommended list before voting to fund all qualified applicants.

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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs Budget & Finance Committee voted to authorize event sponsorship awards for 22 applicants, totaling $265,608. Chair opened the action and administration explained that 22 applicants had applied and staff recommended a prioritized distribution to balance the fiscal year budget.

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