$700,000 In Grants Is Now Available For Environmental Projects On Maui
The deadline to apply is in two weeks with proposed projects led by or focusing on women, youth and traditional Native Hawaiian practices encouraged.
Maui County has $700,000 in grant money available for recycling, sustainability, natural resource protection, conservation and restoration projects.
It鈥檚 currently seeking proposals that 鈥渁ddress critical environmental challenges while aligning with community needs and priorities, fostering sustainability for Maui Nui,” said Shayne Agawa, director of the Department of Environmental Management, in a news release Friday.
The money is available as part of the county鈥檚 fiscal year 2025 grant season and is administered by the Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division of Agawa鈥檚 department.
The Recycling Grants Program, with an estimated allocation of $500,000, focuses on aspects of sustainability, such as landfill diversion, zero waste, education, equipment upgrades and materials collection and processing.
The Green Grants Program, with an estimated allocation of $200,000, supports projects contributing to sustainability, environmental protection, conservation and restoration.
Projects led by or that focus on women, youth and traditional Native Hawaiian practices and approaches are encouraged. Applicants should email letters of interest no later than April 1 to eps.division@mauicounty.gov.
Successful applicants will be notified by email on April 8 and invited to submit a full proposal for further consideration.
More information and guidelines can be found at .
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