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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-16Grantfundingopportunitiesavailableforcommunitygroupsnonprofitorganizations THE COUNTY OF KAUA‘I DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR News Release For Immediate Release: September 16, 2020 OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY JUSTIN F. KOLLAR, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Tel (808) 241-1888 Fax (808) 241-1758 Grant funding opportunities available for community groups, nonprofit organizations LĪHU‘E – The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Life’s Choices Kaua‘i Program is offering grants-in-aid for community groups and nonprofit organizations. These grants will support positive youth development and family strengthening projects, programs and activities for this fiscal year. “Addiction devastates families and is a major health crisis in America,” stated Prosecuting Attorney Justin F. Kollar. “It costs our nation more than $500 billion a year in social clean-up costs and causes unimaginable human suffering. Yet most addiction begins in adolescence where it is more-readily preventable.” Each applicant will be able to apply for up to $2,500 in grant funds. Eligibility requirements are listed on the grant application. There is no deadline to apply; however, grants will be given on a first-come first-serve basis. To apply, visit the Life’s Choices Kaua‘i website, https://www.kauai.gov/LifesChoicesKauai/Resources-and-Info, and click on the link under “Grant Application.” For questions or more information, contact Theresa Koki at 241-4925 or at tkoki@kauai.gov. ###