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Deadline extended for Office of Economic Development grant applications

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The Maui County Office of Economic Development has extended the application deadline for its grant program for fiscal year 2027 to 5 p.m. May 15. The program supports projects, programs and events that create a positive and sustainable economic impact across the county. Nonprofit and for-profit organizations are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online at mauioed.submittable.com/submit. Officials said applicants can submit their requests without required state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs documentation due to ongoing maintenance of the state system. ...

Workshop coming May 14 for county’s Small Grants Program

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Maui County has opened applications for its new Small Grants Program, offering up to $30,000 to support projects by nonprofit organizations and community groups. Applications are due June 15, with typically one award per organization per fiscal year. Matching funds are not required, though partnerships and additional funding are encouraged. An online information workshop for applicants will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. May 14. To register, email GrantsOversight@co.maui.hi.us. Program details and applications are available at tinyurl.com/Maui-County-Small-Grants.

Hawaii public schools expand menu offerings with poi

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Fresh, locally sourced poi is being added to the regular rotation of meals in Hawaii public schools as part of the state Department of Education’s farm-to-school efforts. The move marks the first statewide procurement of poi under a regular department contract, with vendors HPC Foods and ...