Proposal for Inter-island Safe Travels Program
Mayor Kawakami sends proposed amendment to Rule 23 to allow pre-travel testing exemptions for inter-island travel only
New Federal Stimulus Signed
On Dec 27th, President Trump signed the most recent federal stimulus package. The $900 billion dollar stimulus package does not include direct funding to the County, but there is significant help to residents impacted by the pandemic. Some of the benefits in the stimulus package include: $600 direct cash payments for individuals (eligibility is limited…
Specialty Crop Block Grant
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) FY 21 Request for Proposal (RFP) has just been posted on the Hawaii Awards & Notices Data System site.
Quarantine Reduced to 10 days
Governor Ige issues 17th COVID-19 emergency proclamation, reducing quarantine period for travelers into and within Hawai‘i
Innovation Grants Request for Proposals
The County of Kauai’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is requesting proposals for its Innovation Grant for Fiscal Year 2020-21. OED will be accepting applications for innovative projects to generate short-term and long-term economic growth and diversification on Kauai. The intent of the grant is to support new programs or projects that advance innovation by identifying and solving local problems in the areas of small business, technology, transportation, agriculture, local manufacturing, circular economy and tourism in Kauai County.
Hawaii Restaurant Card Reminder
The Hawaii Restaurant Card is a prepaid debit card. The $500 cards will be mailed to displaced workers who are currently receiving unemployment insurance benefits. The cards can be used at any Hawaii restaurant. There is no need to sign up for the program. The cards will be mailed to qualified recipients in mid-October.
Small Business Grants Funded
The County of Kaua‘i announces it will provide grant funding to approximately
180 Kaua‘i businesses that remain on its application waitlist for the Small Business Boost Grant
Program.
Kauai Schools Plans for Quarter 3
Kauai Complex Area Superintendent, Paul Zina, provided an update from the Hawaii Department of Education regarding the plans for the 3rd Quarter.
Moratorium on Pre-Travel Testing Program
Gov. David Ige has approved Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami’s request to place a temporary moratorium on Kaua‘i’s participation in the state’s pre-travel testing program. Effective Dec. 2 at 12:01 a.m., all transpacific and intercounty travelers arriving in Kaua‘i are subject to the 14-day quarantine regardless of testing.
Virtual Economic Summit
The Kaua‘i Virtual Economic Summit will be held Nov 24th. The Summit includes a panel discussion on implementing a new paradigm for visitor travel.