Grant program to hold workshops

WAILUKU – The Maui County Community Development Block Grant Program will hold workshops on three islands for agencies and organizations interested in applying for funds for program year 2008. Five workshops will be held:

9 a.m. to noon Sept. 14, Home Pumehana Senior Center, room 1, Kaunakakai.

9 a.m. to noon Sept. 21, Lanai Police Station conference room, Lanai City.

1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 24, Hawaii Government Employees Association conference room, David K. Trask Jr. Building, Wailuku.

1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 2, Helene Hall, Hana.

9 a.m. to noon Oct. 5, Hawaii Government Employees Association conference room, David K. Trask Jr. Building, Wailuku.

An overview of the Community Development Block Grant Program will be provided and staff will be available to answer questions regarding funding.

Informational workshops are free.

Interested participants are asked to call at least three working days prior to the workshop to reserve a seat; call the CDBG Office at 270-7213 in Wailuku.

Information can also be obtained at the program Web site: www.mauicounty.gov/mayor/community; or e-mail: cdbg@mauicounty.gov