Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority issues a request for proposals for projects exemplifying regenerative tourism

Excerpt and Photo from bigislandnow.com

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority has issued the next round of requests for proposals for projects that preserve Hawai‘i’s natural resources, perpetuate the state’s Hawaiian and multicultural heritage, or enrich the community through festivals and signature events statewide.

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority’s community partnership programs support projects that protect and restore the environment, empower local economies, preserve cultural heritage and give back to island communities.

“Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is proud to support programs that exemplify regenerative tourism by directing tourism’s benefits back into our island communities,” said Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Board Chair Mufi Hannemann. “These efforts protect Hawai‘i’s natural and cultural treasures while uplifting the people and organizations working tirelessly to sustain them.”

Online applications are available and need to be submitted through ‘Umeke, Powered by Hawai‘i Tourism Authority by April 1. Projects must be scheduled from July 2025 to June 2026.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is accepting applications for the following programs: