The County of Kaua‘i Transportation Agency is opening applications for its Kaua‘i Bus Pass Outreach Program, actively seeking partnerships with local non-profit groups committed to aiding low-income residents with transportation needs. From August 4 through August 18, Kaua‘i-based non-profits with 501(c)(3) status are encouraged to reach out and apply for the opportunity to distribute bus passes, easing travel for those in challenging financial straits. In a statement obtained by the County of Kaua‘i, Executive Celia Mahikoa emphasized the program, "The outreach program helps uplift the many organizations doing impactful work across Kaua‘i," aiming to bolster community links through shared resources.
To stake a claim in this cycle's offering, all applications must be processed through the Kaua‘i County Connect online system—which can be readily accessed by clicking the Kaua‘i Bus icon, then on the Kaua‘i Bus Pass Outreach Program Application icon, submissions require not only an online completion but a punctual one, due by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date of August 18 to qualify for this year's review, and this attention to applicants' timing and details will dictate their eventual success or failure in securing this round of necessary bus passes for distribution. Applicants are judged by a panel: service scope, community impact, and the number of potential beneficiaries will play into scoring and selection according to a release from the County of Kaua‘i.
Those with additional queries or in need of assistance due to a disability when applying can contact the Kaua‘i Bus directly by phone at (808) 246-8110 or by emailing [email protected]. The County of Kaua‘i assures that upon request, the notice can be provided in alternative formats such as large print, Braille, or an electronic copy to accommodate all interested parties.
