HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR_2021-12-06OEDacceptingproposalsforInnovationGrantsDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: December 6, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
NALANI BRUN, DIRECTOR
(808) 241-4946
OED accepting proposals for Innovation Grants
LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s Office of Economic Development is now requesting proposals for
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Innovation Grants.
Applications are being accepted through the Amplifund Grants contract management system. To
apply, visit the Kaua‘i Forward website, https://kauaiforward.com/OEDinnovationgrant2022. All
applications must be submitted via the Amplifund system by 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, 2022.
The intent of this grant program is to support new programs or projects that advance innovation
by identifying and solving local problems in the areas of small business, technology, transportation,
agriculture, local manufacturing, creative industries, workforce development, circular economies and
tourism on Kaua‘i.
Eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $50,000 of funding for innovative projects
that generate short-term and long-term economic growth and diversification on Kaua‘i.
As part of the application process for the Innovation Grants, applicants will be asked to reflect
on the impact of the work they do work and who they are supporting, and to identify how they can
incorporate more equitable processes within their organization. Additionally, data will be collected to
gain a broader sense of who is involved in the work of the nonprofit organizations and who is impacted
by their work.
The Office of Economic Development will be hosting an informational webinar on Wednesday,
Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. The webinar will provide an overview of the Innovation Grants and review the
application process. A recording of the webinar will be available on the Kaua‘i Forward website for those
who are not able to attend the live session. To register for the webinar, use the following registration
link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gcQPHf21QZ2qcgpXGx4hpw.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service, or other accommodation due to a disability, contact Therilyn
Martin Haumea at tmhaumea@kauai.gov or (808) 241-4299 as soon as possible. Requests made as early
as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in
alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
As part of the Innovation Grant review process, OED will be inviting the public to review and
comment on proposals via the Consider.it.com website. This website will be available during the public
comment period, from Jan. 24, 2022, through Feb. 4, 2022. Additional information about the public
comment process will be available on the Kaua‘i Forward website at
https://kauaiforward.com/OEDinnovationgrant2022.
Questions about the grant program can be emailed to oedgrants@kauai.gov.
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