Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 35, Number 7, 1 July 2018 — HTA Offers Funding to Programs Supporting Howaiian Culture, Hawai'i's Natural Resources and CommunityBased Events in 2018 [ARTICLE]

HTA Offers Funding to Programs Supporting Howaiian Culture, Hawai'i's Natural Resources and CommunityBased Events in 2018

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The Hawai'i Tourism Authority has announced funding support will be provided to qualified applicants for programs in 2018 that perpetuate Hawaiian culture, preserve Hawai'i's natural resources and present eommu-nity-based festivals and events. Funding will be awarded through a request for proposals (RFPs) process for three HTA programs, Kukulu Ola, Aloha Aina and Community Enrichment, whieh are offered to help improve the quality of life for residents and enhanee the visitor experience for tourists. "How we celebrate the Hawaiian culture, protect our environment, and share our way of life in communities is key to Hawai'i's future and why we plaee such importance in supporting groups and individuals committed to these ideals," said George D. Szigeti, HTA president and CEO. "These programs help guide how our eommunities embrace sustainability and uphold the qualities that make the Hawaiian Islands such a magnificent plaee to live and visit." The three programs that HTA has issued RFPs for and will provide funding support to qualified applicants statewide in 2019 are as follows. > Community Enrichment (RFP 19-01); HTA is supporting eommu-nity-oriented programs, festivals and special events promoting culture, education, heahh and wellness, nature, agriculture, sports, technology and "voluntourism" for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. > Kūkulu Ola (RFP 19-02); HTA is seeking programs that enhanee, strengthen and help to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture by supporting cultural practitioners, craftsmen, musicians and artists. > Aloha 'Āina (RFP 19-03); HTA is supporting programs that help

preserve and enhanee the quality of Hawai'i's treasured natural resources for the enjoyment of current and future generations. The deadline for applicants to submit proposals to HTA seeking funding support for their programs in any of the three categories is Friday, August 3, at 4:30 p.m. Program applications are available at HTA's website atwww.hawaiitourism authority.org/about-hta/rfps. All inquiries should be directed to Ronald Rodriguez, HTA procurement officer, via email atcontracting @ gohta.net or by phone at (808) 9739449. RFP Information Sessions HTA is hosting public information sessions on all islands about the application and award process for the RFPs at the • following locations. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend and ask questions about receiving funding support. >Maui - Thursday, June 21, 9:3011:30 a.m. - Maui Arts and Cultural Center, Alexa Higashi Meeting Room, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului >Kaua'i - Friday, June 22, 9:301 1 :30 a.m. - Kaua'i County, Pi'ikoi Building, Room A & B, 4444 Rice Street, Suite #330, Līhu'e > O'ahu - Friday, June 22, 3:00-5:00 p.m. - Hawai'i Convention Center, Room320, 1801 KalākauaAvenue, Honolulu >Moloka'i Tuesday, June 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Kūlana 'Ōiwi Hālau, DHHL / OHA Conference Room, 600 Maunaloa Highway, Kaunakakai > Kona - Wednesday, June 27, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - County of Hawai'i Council Chambers, West Hawai'i Civic Center, Council Conference Room, Building A, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, KailuaKona >Hilo - Wednesday, June 27, 2:304:30 p.m. - County of Hawai'i, Aupuni Center Conference Room, 101 Pauahi Street, Hilo >Lāna'i - Friday, June 29, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. - Lāna'i Culture and Heritage Center, Room #126, 730 Lāna'i Avenue, Lāna'i City ■