The County of Maui is looking for applicants for two environmental grant programs.
The county’s Department of Environmental Management announced recently that it is seeking applications for a new initiative, the Green Grants Program, which is geared toward small-scale innovative environmental initiatives or demonstration projects, as well as the Recycling Grants Program that the department administers.
The funding would be available through fiscal year 2024, beginning July 1.
The county said in a statement that the Green Grants Program is for “projects related to sustainability, environmental protection, natural resource protection, conservation and restoration.” The Recycling Grants Program, which has been ongoing for more than 30 years, has included projects such as “landfill diversion, zero waste initiatives, education, equipment upgrades, program expansion, materials collection and the collection and processing of waste resource materials.”
The county estimates that $100,000 is available for the Green Grants Program, and $500,000 is available for the Recycling Grants Program, although officials noted that the funding is subject to Maui County Council appropriations. The grants are open to nonprofits, businesses, and individuals.
Applications are now available here, and the county will host a virtual information session about the programs at 2 p.m. on March 15. The first round of applications will be due March 24.
