Honouliuli Preserve Fund Resource Management and Community Engagement Grants

The Honouliuli Preserve Fund offers grants of up to $15,000 to support O’ahu organizations focused on ecosystem restoration, education, and community engagement. Projects should last between 12 to 24 months and prioritize public involvement, ecological education, and management of invasive species. This initiative aims to enhance understanding of the Preserve's cultural and ecological significance while fostering connections among community members linked to the area.

Honouliuli Preserve Fund Resource Management and Community Engagement Grants
This funding opportunity is intended to support organizations on O’ahu who are implementing programs and activities linked to ecosystem restoration, research, promotion, education, and community engagement for the protection and management of the Honouliuli Preserve. Grant requests for up to $15,000 USD to support projects with a duration of 12-24 months (2 years maximum) will be considered.
Purpose
This funding opportunity is intended to support organizations on O’ahu who are implementing programs and activities linked to ecosystem restoration, research, promotion, education, and community engagement for the protection and management of the Honouliuli Preserve. Priorities for action include:
Promoting community and public interest and engagement in use and restoration activities for the Preserve.Educating community and the public on the ecological and socio-cultural values of the PreserveSupporting ongoing ecosystem management activities, including mitigation of the Preserve’s vulnerability to invasive species and wildfires.Reconnecting community and individuals who may have lineal connections to the Honouliuli Preserve.Strengthening understanding of and support for agricultural and other uses and access issues.