HRDC
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The Hawai`i Rural Development Council (HRDC) is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to promoting and supporting the rural-based economic welfare of the State. Incorporated in 2003, the HRDC is one of 37 state rural development councils that are certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). From 2003 to 2006 the HRDC received approximately $85,000.00 in funding from USDA.
Key Accomplishments of the HRDC:
September 2003 – HRDC partnered with the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, and the Economic Development Alliance of Hawaii to host the North Shore Days Festival. The Festival highlighted the diversity of the economic development activities in rural areas with over 40 businesses and partners participating.
Spring 2004 – HRDC convened a two day conference, “Charting a Future for Rural Hawaii.” Over 200 participants discussed HRDC’s role in highlighting and elevating issues that have impact on Hawai`i’s rural communities.
May 2005 – Commissioned the report, “Considerations for Rural Development in Hawaii: Strategic Options for the Rural Development Council.”
November 2005 – The HRDC completed a strategic planning process to focus its efforts in the following areas: Protection of Agriculture; Promotion of Affordable Housing; Encouragement of Sustainable Economic Development.
Jan.-May 2006 – HRDC assisted legislative partners to convene a series of informational meetings for the Rural Legislative Caucus. Topics included: Important Agriculture Land/Rural District revisions and Affordable Housing.
June 2006 – Secured a $20,000.00 grant from the Hawai`i Community Foundation to develop training curriculum on Land Use planning and permitting processes.
Sept.-Dec. 2006 – Received a $40,000.00 contract from the Land Use Commission to facilitate community input meetings regarding state rural district law revisions. A series of 12 meetings on Kauai, Maui, East and West Hawai`i included 203 community participants.
2007-2008 – Developed a Land Use Manual for Hawaii residents. Held workshops statewide on land use.
2009 – Created a trailer for a film project titled, "Seeds of Hope." Currently filming the project.
Funding History
$20,200.00 – USDA, October 2003
$50,000.00 – USDA, August 2004
$11,729.00 – USDA, March 2006
$2,513.71 – USDA, 2006 Supplement
Initial USDA funding supported the organizational development of HRDC and a statewide gathering of rural stakeholders. In late 2004 the HRDC hosted a statewide gathering in Kona, Hawaii and elected a new set of board members. During 2005, HRDC began to build the organizational infrastructure and in late 2005 completed a strategic planning process that resulted in a written strategic plan.
Other Funding History:
$20,000.00 – Hawaii Community Foundation, June 2006. The HCF is currently underway to develop training materials for rural communities on state and local land use policies, planning and permitting.
$40,156.16 – Hawaii State Land Use Commission, July 2006. A series of 12 meetings on Kauai, Maui, East and West Hawai`i included 203 community participants
The Hawai`i Rural Development Council (HRDC) is a statewide nonprofit organization committed to promoting and supporting the rural-based economic welfare of the State. Incorporated in 2003, the HRDC is one of 37 state rural development councils that are certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). From 2003 to 2006 the HRDC received approximately $85,000.00 in funding from USDA.
Key Accomplishments of the HRDC:
September 2003 – HRDC partnered with the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, and the Economic Development Alliance of Hawaii to host the North Shore Days Festival. The Festival highlighted the diversity of the economic development activities in rural areas with over 40 businesses and partners participating.
Spring 2004 – HRDC convened a two day conference, “Charting a Future for Rural Hawaii.” Over 200 participants discussed HRDC’s role in highlighting and elevating issues that have impact on Hawai`i’s rural communities.
May 2005 – Commissioned the report, “Considerations for Rural Development in Hawaii: Strategic Options for the Rural Development Council.”
November 2005 – The HRDC completed a strategic planning process to focus its efforts in the following areas: Protection of Agriculture; Promotion of Affordable Housing; Encouragement of Sustainable Economic Development.
Jan.-May 2006 – HRDC assisted legislative partners to convene a series of informational meetings for the Rural Legislative Caucus. Topics included: Important Agriculture Land/Rural District revisions and Affordable Housing.
June 2006 – Secured a $20,000.00 grant from the Hawai`i Community Foundation to develop training curriculum on Land Use planning and permitting processes.
Sept.-Dec. 2006 – Received a $40,000.00 contract from the Land Use Commission to facilitate community input meetings regarding state rural district law revisions. A series of 12 meetings on Kauai, Maui, East and West Hawai`i included 203 community participants.
2007-2008 – Developed a Land Use Manual for Hawaii residents. Held workshops statewide on land use.
2009 – Created a trailer for a film project titled, "Seeds of Hope." Currently filming the project.
Funding History
$20,200.00 – USDA, October 2003
$50,000.00 – USDA, August 2004
$11,729.00 – USDA, March 2006
$2,513.71 – USDA, 2006 Supplement
Initial USDA funding supported the organizational development of HRDC and a statewide gathering of rural stakeholders. In late 2004 the HRDC hosted a statewide gathering in Kona, Hawaii and elected a new set of board members. During 2005, HRDC began to build the organizational infrastructure and in late 2005 completed a strategic planning process that resulted in a written strategic plan.
Other Funding History:
$20,000.00 – Hawaii Community Foundation, June 2006. The HCF is currently underway to develop training materials for rural communities on state and local land use policies, planning and permitting.
$40,156.16 – Hawaii State Land Use Commission, July 2006. A series of 12 meetings on Kauai, Maui, East and West Hawai`i included 203 community participants