What's Being Discussed

Meeting minutes: Commissioners will review and approve the notes from their previous meeting on May 14, 2026.
Grantmaking update: Staff will provide a status report on grants being awarded for the 2026–2027 program year, which fund national and community service programs across Hawaiʻi.
Closed-door legal session: Commissioners will meet privately with their attorneys to discuss a disputed AmeriCorps claim. This portion of the meeting is not open to the public, as allowed under Hawaiʻi law.

Decisions Expected

A vote to approve the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes is expected.
No public votes are listed regarding the legal matter or grantmaking update, though those discussions may inform future decisions.

Who Should Pay Attention

AmeriCorps members and program applicants in Hawaiʻi, as grant funding decisions affect which service programs receive support.
Nonprofit organizations and community groups that partner with or receive funding through AmeriCorps and national service programs.
Members of the public who want to comment on agenda items — written or oral testimony must be submitted by 4:30 PM on Monday, August 10, 2026 to hicncs@hawaii.edu or by calling (808) 956-8145.

The meeting is held virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 833 2812 4064, Passcode: hicncs). In-person attendance is also available at the HCNCS office in Honolulu.