The Aloha Grown Malama Honua Fund once again is giving away five $500 awards to local nonprofits, schools, organizations or initiatives on the Big Island that embody Aloha Grown’s philosophy to “Support Local. Sustain the Aina. Share the Aloha.”
The Aloha Grown Malama Honua Fund once again is giving away five $500 awards to local nonprofits, schools, organizations or initiatives on the Big Island that embody Aloha Grown’s philosophy to “Support Local. Sustain the Aina. Share the Aloha.”
Interested groups must complete an application form and write a one-page essay explaining how their organization follows Aloha Grown’s philosophy. Essays must include the organization’s mission and vision along with the specific project, program and/or effort for which the $500 award would be used.
Aloha Grown “is committed to supporting efforts to care for our island, our people and our culture.” Two percent of every Aloha Grown sale goes to the Malama Honua Fund, which awards local nonprofits, schools, organizations and initiatives that embody its philosophy.
Previous award winners include Kohala Elementary School, Punana Leo O Waimea, Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agriculture, Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin and Laupahoehoe Community Public Charter School. Their sustainability programs and efforts have included community gardens, aquaponics systems, keiki farm stands, culinary programs and outdoor educational “classrooms.”
All submissions are due by March 31. The five selected recipients of the awards will be contacted by April 28.
For more information, visit www.alohagrown.com.