Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority accepting proposals for events, festivals, experiences

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is now accepting proposals from nonprofit organizations and government agencies for events, festivals and experiences that are scheduled for July through December.

Funding is available through three Community Partnership programs:

Signature Events: Supports major festivals and sports events that align with Hawai‘i’s destination image and enhance Hawai‘i’s globally competitive brand. Visitors travel across the globe to attend signature events, which tend to be large-scale and use extensive national and international marketing.

Community Enrichment Program: Provides funding support for unique, authentic experiences developed by the community for the community to enjoy with visitors. Eligible projects include those focused on agriculture, culture, culinary, education, health and wellness, nature, sports and voluntourism.

Kūkulu Ola: Supports community initiatives, programs and cultural practitioners that preserve and perpetuate Native Hawaiian culture. It includes support for craftspeople, musicians, linguists and other artists in resort areas and harbors statewide to help share Native Hawaiian culture in ways that are respectful, accurate, inviting and educational for visitors.

A virtual information session will be held Thursday, April 16, from 3 to 4 p.m. Attendees must register at www.kilohana.com/umeke, and then a zoom link will be provided . A recording of the virtual session will be posted online at www.kilohana.com/umeke.

Proposals are due May 7 at 4:30 p.m. Click here to apply.