Young Brothers, Limited (YB) and Hawaiian Tug & Barge (HTB) are now accepting grant applications for their Community Gift Giving Program from non-profit community organizations in Maui County. The program will award grants of up to $2,500 per organization.

Community organizations that meet the following criteria are invited to submit applications for HTB/YB grant consideration:

• IRS Approved under Section 501 (c) 3
• Purpose of organization is related to:
  • Health
  • Education
  • Civic and Community Service
  • Youth Activities
  • Cultural Enrichment
  • Environment
  • Special Community Projects

HTB/YB established the Community Gift Giving Program in 2001 to provide recognition and support to charitable community organizations on each island. Since its inception, the community gift-giving program contributed more than $699,900 to 743 non-profit organizations throughout the State of Hawaii, of which $265,000 went to 245 Maui organizations.

The Maui County Community Advisory Board members are Roy Katsuda, Chairperson; Sandy Baz and Jo-Ann Ridao of Maui; and Alberta de Jetley of Lanai.

Application forms and information are available at www.youngbrothershawaii.com under “Community Gift Giving” or by calling Hale Mahaolu at (808) 872-4100.

Applications Rules:

• Submissions must include one original application and three copies.
• No attachments will be accepted.
• One application per organization (no multiple site applications).
• A copy of the 501 (c) 3 must be attached.
• Completed applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, November 19, 2012 to:

Hawaiian Tug & Barge/Young Brothers, Ltd.

Maui County Community Advisory Board

Attn:  Roy Katsuda

Hale Mahaolu

200 Hina Avenue

Kahului, HI 96732

Young Brothers, Limited provides inter-island cargo service throughout the State of Hawaii with ports in Honolulu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Nawiliwili, Hilo and Kawaihae. Hawaiian Tug & Barge provides contract towing service, ship assists, barge charters and related marine services throughout the Hawaiian Islands. Visit Young Brothers at www.youngbrothershawaii.com.