Hui Aloha Pu'ukapu humbly asks for your consideration and support of our upcoming grant proposals to DHHL FY 2026 Grant cycle.
Hui Aloha Pu‘ukapu strives to advocate for and support our pastoral community. To do this work, we must continue to seek funding. A key component is showing that we represent the voice of our pastoral community. Please consider showing your support by signing your name. Consider also filling out our corresponding surveys.
Proposed Grant Applications
1. RFP 2026_004 – Capacity Development
HAP will request funding to support Strategic Planning Consultation and Development. This effort will strengthen organizational capacity, improve long-term planning, and better position HAP to serve the Puʻukapu pastoral community in alignment with DHHL priorities.
2. RFP 2026_003 – Existing Homesteads
HAP will request funding to support the expansion of our Community Safety and Land Stewardship Program through a three-year pilot road improvement project within the Puʻukapu Pastoral Subdivision. This project will include:
HAP will request funding to support fire mitigation and emergency response efforts through the installation and rehabilitation of cisterns (water catchments) in strategic locations, particularly on lots with homes. These catchments would serve as water sources during wildfire events, including use as dip tanks for helicopter operations, and provide critical water access during periods of drought.
Due to the Fire Department’s assessment that existing fire tanks in the subdivision are obsolete, and the inability to install fire hydrants, this project addresses a significant gap in emergency preparedness and is a necessary resource for residents, DHHL, and emergency responders.
1. RFP 2026_004 – Capacity Development
HAP will request funding to support Strategic Planning Consultation and Development. This effort will strengthen organizational capacity, improve long-term planning, and better position HAP to serve the Puʻukapu pastoral community in alignment with DHHL priorities.
2. RFP 2026_003 – Existing Homesteads
HAP will request funding to support the expansion of our Community Safety and Land Stewardship Program through a three-year pilot road improvement project within the Puʻukapu Pastoral Subdivision. This project will include:
- Contracting for a professional road assessment & utilize finding from the assessment in combination with the RM Towill 2012 recommendations and input from the Community Road & Safety Concerns Committee
- Implementing targeted improvements in three priority areas, including road widening, proper crowning, installation of cold plane (or other recommended materials), and proper compaction
- Conducting a community survey at the conclusion of the pilot to guide recommendations on whether and how to continue future road improvement efforts
HAP will request funding to support fire mitigation and emergency response efforts through the installation and rehabilitation of cisterns (water catchments) in strategic locations, particularly on lots with homes. These catchments would serve as water sources during wildfire events, including use as dip tanks for helicopter operations, and provide critical water access during periods of drought.
Due to the Fire Department’s assessment that existing fire tanks in the subdivision are obsolete, and the inability to install fire hydrants, this project addresses a significant gap in emergency preparedness and is a necessary resource for residents, DHHL, and emergency responders.
Please consider completing our community surveys
...Community Concerns Survey
...Community Use Lot Survey
...Community Concerns Survey
...Community Use Lot Survey