November 4, 2021
Mark Your Calendars: Tuesday, November 16
Inviting all District 13 residents (from East Maui, Molokai, and Lanai) to our virtual talk story session / town hall meeting!
Please register at the following link: https://senate-capitol-hawaii-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYod-iprjoqHtCf3lzy3QLUy-OIaTfiRcQG
Only registered guests will be allowed into the Zoom meeting.
October 22, 2021
District 13 Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JB53HJD
Please click the link above for the survey or scan QR code with your phone camera.
The goal is so that I can educate myself, align my positions with my constituents,
and truly be your "representative." This is an anonymous survey including 5 open-ended
questions. If you would like for my office to reach out for a phone conversation or
meeting, please feel free to include your contact info in the last question.
October 5, 2021
Interested in Grant Money for Your Farm?
Applications for Agricultural Micro Grant Program available
Up to $25,000 in grants to Maui County small farmers and administered by Maui
Economic Opportunity! The $1.5 million Maui County-funded program is open to
operating farms on less than 12 acres possessing a county business or state
general excise license as of July 1, 2021. Preference will be given to women
and Native Hawaiians. The grants may be used to directly impact the availability
of locally grown produce, livestock and poultry and other related products.
Application window: Oct. 14 to Dec. 14, 2021
Grant money can be used for:
- Farming equipment and machinery.
- Processing and storage equipment.
- Farm infrastructure, expansion and upgrades.
- Inventory and supplies.
- Packaging and packaging materials.
- Technology equipment.
The following documentation is required:
- Completed application.
- Farm needs statement.
- Copy of original General Excise Tax License, G-45 or G-49.
- Photo ID.
- 2020 State Tax Return Form N-11 (proof of residency)
How to apply?
- On the MEO website: https://www.meoinc.org/agricultural-micro-grant-program/
- In-person at MEO’s Wailuku office, 99 Mahalani St.
For more information, contact the MEO Business Development Center by phone at
(808) 249-2990 or by email at bdcinfo@meoinc.org.
A similar agriculture microgrant program, funded by Maui County and operated
by MEO's BDC in fall 2020 into spring 2021, funded more than 100 small farmers.
About Maui Economic Opportunity
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc., is a nonprofit agency that’s part of the national
Community Action Partnership network, whose goal is to help low income individuals
and families and disenfranchised people help themselves and transform their lives.
Chartered in 1965, MEO offers more than 40 programs that assist low income people,
kupuna, youths, persons with disabilities, immigrants and other disenfranchised
individuals. MEO runs the Human Services transportation program and the Maui Bus
paratransit system and Head Start preschools, as well as programs that offer kupuna
socialization and information; rent, mortgage and utility assistance; Spanish
interpretation and translation; entrepreneurial and financial basics; inmate
reintegration into the community after release; and youth anti-drinking, -bullying
and -suicide prevention. For more information about the entire array of programs,
visit meoinc.org or call (808) 249-2990.
Katie Romanchuk of Ohialani Gardens in Haiku drives a new Kubota backhoe that was
purchased with a Maui County micro agricultural grant, administered by Maui Economic
Opportunity. Agricultural Micro Grant Program 2.0 has begun accepting applications for
a new round of farm grants.
October 5, 2021
September 16, 2021
Attention Hana Residents! Zoom Meeting on Sept. 21st and 22nd
