Koʻolau Calendar & News

Please join KUA and friends on Wed Jan 7 from 1-2:30p for a virtual info session on a 2026 legislative effort to advance community co-management in Hawaiʻi. Registration is required.

Submit a proposal to HIDOE for 2026 summer program expenses by January 9, 2026. Down the PDF submission form and inquiry information here.

The Windward Youth Leadership Fund (WYLF)—a partnership between the Pacific American Foundation (PAF) and the Castle Foundation—supports youth-led service projects that uplift Windward Oʻahu communities.

Grants of up to $5,000 are available to groups of at least three youth (aged 18 and under) who are taking action on the issues that matter most to them. From school class groups to hula hālau, sports teams to youth-serving programs, WYLF provides resources to bring meaningful projects to life. The funds don't have to support the project itself, e.g. a group could volunteer at a fishpond and those funds could support a trip to a neighbor island. Note: This is an ongoing funding opportunity.

How PAF Supports Youth Leaders:

• 1:1 coaching and technical assistance for proposals

• Webinars and troubleshooting throughout the project

• Quarterly support sessions to connect with peers

• Help with final storytelling, including video and social media highlights

• Promotion of projects on PAF and partner platforms

Email Grace Cajski at grace@thepaf.org.

Learn more about the opportunity at the Castle Foundation website, and check our PAF's recorded webinar on our website. See the flyer here.