What's Being Discussed

Event sponsorship awards: The board will review funding requests for 11 community events under the Hoʻākoakoa Lāhui sponsorship program, including cultural festivals, a STEAM day, and charity galas.
Agricultural disaster relief: A proposal to expand the Mahiʻai Micro Fund by reallocating up to $225,000 to help farmers recover from the March 2026 Kona Low storms.
Hurricane Lowell relief flexibility: A proposal to allow unused gift cards originally meant for Kaʻū residents to be redirected to help Kauaʻi families affected by Hurricane Lowell, without changing the total amount of disaster funding.
Malu Project funding framework: A plan for how OHA will distribute $55 million received through state law (Act 032, 2026) to address urgent needs of Native Hawaiian beneficiaries and organizations facing funding cuts.
Military land lease recommendations: The board will consider accepting a report with eight recommendations on OHA's position regarding U.S. military land leases expiring between 2028 and 2031.
Trustee code of conduct hearing: A formal complaint filed by Trustee Keoni Souza against four other trustees will be heard and decided in open session, with a separate closed legal consultation also planned.

Decisions Expected

Votes on event sponsorship awards and a related budget adjustment
Approval of expanded agricultural relief funding
Approval of the Malu Project framework for $55 million in Native Hawaiian relief funds
Acceptance of military land lease recommendations
Findings and possible sanctions in the trustee conduct complaint

Who Should Pay Attention

Native Hawaiian communities and organizations seeking OHA grants or sponsorships
Farmers and agricultural workers impacted by the 2026 Kona Low storms
Residents of Kaʻū and Kauaʻi affected by recent disasters
Anyone interested in OHA governance and trustee accountability