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COQUI ERADICATION & CONTROL COMMUNITY FUND
Cost Reimbursement Grant Proposal Form
Please type or print legibly
Name(s)of your group(s):______
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Contact person: ______Phone: ______
Address: ______City:______Zip: ______
E-Mail Address: ______
Which category best describes your target population? (check one)
□Residential□Commercial/ Industrial□Open Space
Check the categories that best describe your project (check all that apply):
□ Individual Homes□Multiple Homes□ Community Block
□Open Space□Community Parks□ Unoccupied / Vacant Land
Amount Requested: $______Expected Completion Date:______
(Projects will not be funded retroactively)
1.PROJECT DESCRIPTION: What will you do? (Map Area? Locate Infestations? Spray?)
Where will your project take place? (District, Location, Area)
How will your project address coqui frog control and eradication?
Where is your target population (i.e. specific street names, site, area description, size of target)? How many individuals, residents, community members will benefit from this project?
What will be different in your community because of this project?
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2. COMMUNITY GROUP DESCRIPTION: Describe your group. When, why, and how did you get started?
Who are the members? (attach a list of their names). Amount of members should be adequate to support effort detailed in application.
Do you have ongoing community projects?
What previous projects have you completed, if any?
Have you applied for a Hawaii County Community grant before?
In what ways do you plan to collaborate with others on this project? Grants will be given favorable consideration when partnerships are included.
Can we share your project and contact information with others? □ Yes□ No
3. BUDGET: How will this grant money be spent?
What other funding sources are available to you?
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Project Costs or Expenses / Quantity / Apx. Cost / TotalsChemicals (Please list: Hydrated Lime 35# bags, Citric Acid 50# bags)
(see attached list of chemicals and approximate cost, page 5)
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Purchased Supplies (Please list: gloves, boots, goggles, etc.)
(see attached list of personal protective equipment and approximate cost, page 6
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Equipment Rental or Purchase (Please list)
(Items must be pre-approved; non-consumable items over $250 are property of County of Hawaii)
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Publicity expenses, photocopying, postage, etc. (Please list)
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Reimbursements (Please list: mileage, refreshments, etc.) Mileage allowed ONLY for pickup/drop off of sprayers
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Other (Please list: Alcohol and labor/personnel are NOT allowed)
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TOTAL GRANT REQUEST
Please list any “in kind” contributions such as labor, professional services, materials or other donations you expect to receive:______
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4. FINAL EVALUATION: A report is required within 30 days of completion of your project. It should include a report of expenditures and a final evaluation of how your project made a difference.
How will you know that your project is successful?
5. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Who will oversee expenditures?
The two unrelated persons listed below shall accept fiscal responsibility, insuring that any grant monies will be used for the activities described herein, and that otherwise funds will be returned to the Coqui Eradication & Control Community Fund. Persons listed below furthermore will submit properly identified receipts for all expenditures.
- ______Signature ______
Name (Print or Type)
______Date______
Position in Group
- ______Signature ______
Name (Print or Type)
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Position in group
CHEMICAL CONTROL OF COQUI FROGS
Currently, two chemicals are available to homeowners to control coqui frogs in Hawai’i: citric acid and hydrated lime (also called calcium hydroxide). In April 2005, the U.S. EPA approved the use of hydrated lime against coqui frogs for 3 years, at which time its impact will be reassessed. Since citric acid is primarily used as a food additive, it is listed as a non-restricted chemical.
Read the chemical label precautions and follow the directions for application and clean-up carefully. Use protective clothing and equipment while handling hydrated lime or citric acid to avoid personal injury. During clean-up, thoroughly rinse all spray and protective equipment to remove chemical residue and prevent corrosion.
SHOULD I USE CITRIC ACID OR HYDRATED LIME?
CITRIC ACID / HYDRATED LIMESafe to use on food crops / Yes / No
Cost / $42-$63 per 50 lb bag (powder) / $9-$15 per 35 lb bag (powder)
Available pre-mixed / Yes, concentrated liquid / No
Can be stored for later use once mixed with water / Yes, for up to 3 weeks / No
Requires constant agitation for proper application / No, only initial mixing required to dissolve powder / Yes, powder does not dissolve but creates a “suspension” that easily settles out
Requires personal protection equipment and clothing / Yes, use a mask to avoid inhalation during spraying; protect skin from spray / Yes, use a respirator to prevent inhalation; protect skin from spray
Apply as foliar spray / Yes, but cost-prohibitive for treating large areas / Yes
Apply as soil drench / Yes, but cost-prohibitive for treating large areas / Yes
Concentration / 16% (2-½ cups or 1 lb 5 oz per gallon of water) / 3% (1 cup or ¼ lb per gallon of water)
Spray coverage / Not restricted / 87 sq ft foliar or 44 sq ft soil drench per gallon
May cause burning on plants / Yes, test new growth and sensitive (ferns, orchids, etc.) or valuable plants; rinse off spray 1 hour after application / No
Dries leaving a white residue / No / Yes
Where you can purchase chemicals (in alphabetical order):
BEI Hawaii:Hilo (430 Kekuanaoa St), ph 933-7880;
Kona (74-5223A Queen Ka‘ahumanu Hwy), ph 329-8094
Farm & Garden (Citric acid only):Kona - Captain Cook, ph 323-3017 or Kailua-Kona, ph 329-4775
Farm Supply Cooperative:Hilo (366 E Kawili St), ph 969-7474
Garden Exchange:Hilo (300 Keawe St), ph 961-2875
Hawaii Grower Products:Kona (73-4098 Hulikoa Dr), ph 326-7555
United Agricultural Products:Hilo (900 Leilani St), ph 935-7191
Information compiled from the Coqui Frog Control for Homeowners brochure produced by the Coqui Frog Working Group
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR COQUI SPRAYING
The Department of Agriculture- Pesticide Safety Branch recommends the following when spraying citric acid and hydrated lime. Options A & B are both acceptable, the only difference is whether you are using a re-usable Chemical Resistant Suit or a Disposable Suit. That then dictates whether you use a hard hat and face shield (disposable suit) or safety goggles (chemical resistant suit). If you have any questions about this equipment or chemical safety, please call Derek Shigematsu, Pesticide Specialist at the DOA at 974-4143. For links to coqui information including the pesticide labels visit: stopcoqui.org.
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Option A
- Chemical Resistant Suit with hood
- Safety Goggles
- Chemical Resistant Gloves
- Chemical Resistant Rubber Boots
- Chemical Resistant Apron for mixing chemical
- Half or Full Face NIOSH Approved, Organic-Vapor Respirator (NOT the disposable dust-mist respirator. You must be first examined by a physician and fitted properly for the respirator before applying pesticides. This is an OSHA requirement.) Please note: if you use a full face respirator, protective eyewear is not needed.
- Eyewash
Option B
- Disposable Coveralls over a long sleeve shirt and pants
- Chemical Resistant Hard Hat
- Face Shield and Bracket to mount on hard hat
- Chemical Resistant Gloves
- Chemical Resistant Rubber Boots
- Chemical Resistant Apron for mixing chemical
- Half or Full Face, NIOSH Approved, Organic-Vapor Respirator (NOT the disposable dust-mist respirator. You must be first examined by a physician and fitted properly for the respirator before applying pesticides. This is an OSHA requirement.) Please note: if you use a full face respirator, protective eyewear is not needed.
- Eyewash
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Where you can purchase safety equipment (listed alphabetically):
Airgas/Gaspro:Hilo (525 Kalanianaole Ave- just before the pier), ph 935-3341)
Kona (Kaloko Industrial - next to Subway), ph 329-7393
Central Supply:Hilo (31-A Makaala St), ph 961-5855
Farm Supply Co-op:Hilo (366 Kawili St), ph 969-7474
Item / Approximate CostChemical Resistant Suit with Hood / $11
Disposable Coveralls / $6
Chemical Resistant Hard Hat / $12
Face Shield and Bracket to mount on hard hat / $13 - $18
Safety Goggles / $5 - $14
Chemical Resistant Gloves / $3
Chemical Resistant Rubber Boots / $18 - $25
Chemical Resistant Apron for mixing chemical / $5 – 18
Eyewash / $10
Half Face Organic-Vapor Respirator / $30 - $50
Full Face Organic-Vapor Respirator / $140 +