Transparency & Impact
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Kamalama Foundation posts a Transparency & Impact Update every Sunday with verified information about funds raised, costs, funds available for the program, assessment progress, and, once awards begin, funds distributed and businesses assisted.
Assessment & fundraising stage
Funds
First update: Sunday, October 11, 2026
| Total funds raised | — |
|---|---|
| Processing & fundraising expenses | — |
| Net funds available for the program | — |
Net funds are computed as raised minus expenses. Every figure is checked by a second person before posting.
Program updates
As of October 1, 2026
- Immediate response: sharing verified emergency resources for Kauaʻi residents and businesses.
- Business-needs census with HI Risk Management is being prepared for Kauaʻi business owners.
- Planning underway for the October 24, 2026 community benefit concert.
- Grant research and outreach to foundations, corporate donors and local partners has begun.
After awards begin
Awards & distribution
These figures will appear once the Board adopts a written assistance policy and awards begin. Recipient business names and individual award amounts will be published only with written recipient consent.
| Final eligibility criteria | — |
|---|---|
| Award and distribution methodology | — |
| Formal applications received | — |
| Businesses approved for assistance | — |
| Business rent / lease assistance | — |
| Household housing stabilization | — |
| Supplemental assistance | — |
| Total funds distributed | — |