What's Being Discussed

• Wildfire recovery funding: The committee will receive an update from the County's Office of Recovery on federal Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds tied to the August 2023 Maui wildfires. Topics may include how money has been spent, reimbursement timelines, quarterly reports, and how the County is managing these funds.
• County grant management: The committee will also discuss how Maui County administers grants in general, including policies, procedures, agreements, and administrative rules that govern county-run grant programs.

Decisions Expected

No votes or formal legislative actions are planned at this meeting. This is an informational discussion only — the committee will ask questions and receive updates, but will not pass any laws or resolutions.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Wildfire survivors and Lahaina residents who want to know how federal recovery dollars are being tracked and spent
• Nonprofits and organizations that receive or apply for County grants
• Anyone interested in government accountability around disaster recovery spending

The meeting is on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. You can attend in person at the Finance Conference Room, Kalana O Maui Building, 2nd Floor, 200 South High Street, Wailuku, or join online via Microsoft Teams. Oral testimony is limited to three minutes per agenda item. Written testimony can be submitted by email to BFED.committee@mauicounty.us.