Grants to go to Leeward Oahu environmental projects

The state is awarding $600,000 in grants for environmentally beneficial projects in Leeward Oahu, from Kapolei to Makaha. The funds came as part of a settlement between the state Department of Health and the city and Waste Management of Hawaii Inc. for permit violations at Waimanalo Gulch landfill.

The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is distributing the funds. Applications must be submitted in person or postmarked by May 13. For more information, including the Notice of Funding Availability, SEP Project Announcement and SEP Application, go to http://hawaii.gov/dbedt/business/info/cbed/Folder.2010-02-24.5415/ or contact state economic development specialists Jamie Lum at (808) 587-2753 or Wayne Thom at (808) 587-2772.