2010 Hui O Laulima Cultural
Grant Applications
Hui O Laulima Begins 2010 Cultural Grant Application
Process
Beginning this year, Hui O Laulima (HOL) begins its
Cultural Grant application period for 2010 in June with an
Hui O Laulima is a women’s organization promoting the Okinawan culture and true to its spirit of “giving a helping hand”, it has continued to perpetuate and preserve its culture by awarding grants to individuals and groups that share the same desire. These qualities will be considered of all applicants as well as leadership ability and participation in community service.
Criteria for selection include:
Interest in the study, perpetuation and promotion, including goodwill projects of Okinawan culture (music, dance, art, or other forms of artistic expressions), language and history;
Leadership ability;
Community service;
Acceptance to study under a recognized instructor of Okinawan culture, language and/or history;
Participation in programs for the promotion and perpetuation of Okinawan culture;
Financial need;
Overall potential for success;
Clarity of goal(s); and
Two letters of recommendation from individuals other than relatives.
Inquiries and/or requests for application go to:
Jean Tsuda, Cultural Grants Committee Chairperson