The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority has awarded cultural preservation grants to four Maui Nui organizations through its Kūkulu Ola program, part of nearly $900,000 distributed to 30 groups statewide. Funded projects run through year-end and include cultural programming accessible to both residents and visitors.
- Hāna Arts, Ka Ipu Makani Cultural Heritage Center, Kīpahulu ʻOhana Inc., and Pūlama Ka Heke each received HTA funding for local cultural programs.
- The Kūkulu Ola program supports Hawaiian cultural education, site preservation, and community programming statewide.
- Several funded projects offer experiences open to visitors, potentially enriching the cultural draw of Maui destinations like Hāna and Kīpahulu.
- Grants are administered through Kilohana, a division of the Hawaiian Council, and run through the end of 2026.
Source: Maui Now
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