If you've got a game-changing idea that could revitalize Kaua‘i's local scene, now's the time to make your move. According to the County of Kauai, the Office of Economic Development (OED) is officially opening the floor to proposals for its 2025-2026 Innovation Grants. Prospective applicants have until September 2, at 4:00 p.m., to submit their visionary projects online through the SMApply grants management system.
Mark your calendars for August 14 at 4:00 p.m. as the OED hosts a live webinar to provide all the details on the grants and how to apply. You can register for this event at kauaiforward.com/grants or snag a spot through the direct Zoom link provided. If live streaming isn't your thing or timing's off, a recording will pop up on the Kaua‘i Forward website by August 19.
Any questions burning a hole in your pocket about the grant program should be sent OED's way at [email protected] by August 20, again, that’s 4:00 p.m., to get the answers you need. And for those out there whose needs aren't one-size-fits-all, be it an interpreter or a document you can actually read, get in touch with Therilynn Martin-Haumea at 808-241-4299 or [email protected] as quick as you can to make the necessary arrangements.
