Wind and Solar-energy Developer Encourages Nonprofits to Apply for Community Funding


Foundation: Hawaii Community Foundation

Wind and solar-energy developer based in Boston, First Wind, is inviting applicants for its Hawaii Community Fund.

The fund, which runs in conjunction with the Hawaii Community Foundation, has been created to benefit the neighboring communities of its wind projects on Oahu, Hawaii. The funds provide financial assistance to nonprofits in or near First Wind's Kahuku and Kawailoa Wind projects. Read the Entire Article


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