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SUMMARY:Application Deadline for HTA Community Partnership Programs
DESCRIPTION:To apply\, please visit kilohana.com/umeke \n\n\n\nEnd Date: May 07\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*The application period for the July 2026 to December 2026 project cycle closed on May 7\, 2026.  The application period for the January 2027 to December 2027 project cycle is estimated to open in September 2026.* \n\n\n\nRFPs are now Open for Local Events\, Community-based Projects and Programs Supporting Culture and Community Experiences Across Hawai‘i \n\n\n\nProposals are due by May 7\, 2026\, at 4:30pm HST for HTA’s Community Partnership Programs for projects scheduled to take place between July and December 2026. \n\n\n\nProposals must be submitted through HTA’s ‘Umeke portal\, which is administered by Kilohana. For detailed program descriptions\, application requirements and the recording of the virtual information session\, visit kilohana.com/umeke. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) invites eligible organizations to submit proposals for its Signature Events\, Community Enrichment Program and Kūkulu Ola initiatives\, which support major festivals and sporting events\, community‑driven experiences and programs that preserve and perpetuate Native Hawaiian culture. \n\n\n\nOnline applications are now open for projects scheduled to take place between July and December 2026. All proposals must be submitted by May 7 to be considered for this round. \n\n\n\n“These programs support the community-based organizations\, cultural practitioners and events that help keep Hawai‘i’s culture and communities strong\,” said Caroline Anderson\, interim president and CEO of HTA. “They are an investment in the people and places that shape Hawai‘i’s identity and in experiences that are meaningful for residents and visitors.” \n\n\n\nHTA is accepting proposals for the following programs: \n\n\n\n\nSignature Events: Supports major festivals and sporting 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\, so they tend to be large-scale and use extensive national and international marketing.\n\n\n\nCommunity Enrichment Program (CEP): Provides funding support for unique\, authentic experiences developed by the community for residents and visitors to enjoy. Eligible projects include those focused on agriculture\, culture\, culinary\, education\, health and wellness\, nature\, sports and ‘voluntourism.’\n\n\n\nKūkulu 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.\n\n\n\n\nTo assist prospective applicants\, HTA will host a virtual community information session on Thursday\, April 16\, from 3-4 p.m. The session will cover details about each program\, funding levels\, the application process and tips for creating a strong proposal.
URL:https://hta.hawaii.gov/event/deadline-2026-hta-community-partnership-programs/
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