Kilauea Neighborhood Association: $465,000 state grant to advance Ag Center, farmers market and water line

The Kilauea Neighborhood Association on May 2 was told that the state legislature approved a $465,000 nonprofit grant to advance the Kilauea Agricultural Center. President Yoshi L’Hote said the funds will support building a farmers market, extend an 8-inch water line from the Anaina Hou property through Kilauea, and help develop and irrigate roughly 65 acres of remaining land.

"The ag. center non-profit grant application for 465,000.00 was approved by the state legislature," the minutes record. Board members said the grant success and ongoing fundraising together make the next phase of development feasible, including moving market activities from the Kilauea Gym parking lot to the Ag Center.

Members discussed the scope of infrastructure work the grant targets and longer-term goals for the land. The minutes do not specify a construction timetable, contractors, or required county permits; board members indicated additional fundraising and project steps remain before work begins.