Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 9, 1 September 2011 — Land acquisition grants available [ARTICLE]

Land acquisition grants available

Deadline is 4:30 p.m. Sept. 16 to apply for grants from the State Land Conservation Fund, whieh funds the protection of lands having value as a resource to the State of Hawai'i. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources' Legacy Land Conservation Program provides an annual source of funding for the acquisition and conservation of watersheds; coastal areas, beaches and oeean access; habitat protection; cultural and historic sites; recreational and puhlie hunting areas; parks; natural areas; agricultural production; and open spaces and scenic resources. State agencies, county agencies and nonprofit land conservation organizations may apply. Proposed projects may include acquisition of fee title or conservation easements.

County agencies and nonprofit project applicants must be able to provide at least 25 percent of the total project costs. The 201 1-2012 application cycle will provide approximately $4.5 million in grants, awarded through a competitive process and subject to any budget restrictions. Information, applications and instructions are available online at http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/ dofa w/llep . Or, eall (808) 586-0921.