Program Host Site

Standard Application Form

Introduction

Mahalo for your interest in partnering with Kupu as a program host site! Please use this form to apply for all programs your organization is interested in for the 2026–27 term. As funding and position availability can change throughout the year, we encourage you to select every program for which you are eligible. This allows Kupu to consider your organization for the widest range of opportunities as they arise.

Before completing the application, please thoroughly review the program descriptions below to determine which options best align with your organization's goals. If you have any questions, please contact us at (808) 735-1221 or via email at programadmin@kupuhawaii.org .

Important Information

Please perform all updates on your web browser before completing this application form.

Sites may host one or more individual participants.

Requesting multiple participants: If your organization only has one direct supervisor overseeing the requested participants, you may submit one application form. If your organization is requesting multiple participants and they will be overseen by separate supervisors, each direct supervisor at your organization needs to submit their own application form.

You are required to submit an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) with this application. View an example of an EAP here.

After completing this application, selected sites will be asked to sign a Master Agreement and Statement of Work Addendum.

Program Options

Conservation Leadership Development Program (CLDP):

CLDP is an AmeriCorps program that aims to empower youth to serve their communities through character building, service learning, and environmental stewardship opportunities that encourage integrity (pono) with Ke Akua, self, and others.

Focus: Support participants with hands-on service in areas such as native plant and wildlife conservation, watershed management, environmental education, and community-focused projects.
Restrictions: CLDP participants cannot serve on private land. Participant positions may also not displace or duplicate a staff position at your organization/site.
Eligible CLDP host sites: non-profit organizations. educational institutions, and county, state, or federal government agencies
Details: Read the CLDP 2026-27 Host Site Information for dates, term types, and host site fees.

Kupu ʻĀina Corps (KAC):

KAC provides paid, career-building opportunities for young adults pursuing pathways in sustainability. The program is designed to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s green workforce by supporting emerging and resilient industries. By participating as a host site, organizations can increase their capacity at a subsidized rate through staffing resources provided by Kupu.

Focus: Project areas include sustainable agriculture, green technologies and renewable energy, wildfire prevention, and other sustainability-focused initiatives.
Eligible KAC host sites: non-profit and for-profit organizations, and county or state government agencies
Details: Read the KAC 2026-27 Host Site Information for dates, term types, and host site fees.

Program Application Deadlines

This application will remain open until all positions are filled.

I certify...

I have read, understood, and can meet the program host site descriptions and requirements written here and on the Kupu website .

(Initial)

Organization & Site Information

Name of lead Organization or Agency:

Begin typing and the list will filter the names. If your organization is not listed, select "Other" and you will be able to enter the name below.

Organization's Full Legal Name:

Is your organization a subsidiary of another entity or agency? If so, please tell us the name of your Parent Organization/Agency:

e.g., Department of Land & Natural Resources, Department of Education, U.S. National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Host Site Program/Department/Location Name:

Please do not re-enter your Organization name. Enter the PROPER NAME of the specific program, section, or site where Kupu participants will serve (e.g., Visitor's Center, Kaua'i National Wildlife Refuge, Sea Urchin Hatchery, Kawainui Baseyard).

Organization Category:

IRS Employer Identification Number (9-digit EIN):

Island where participant(s) will be based:

Since you selected Hawaiʻi Island above, please specify the region where the participant will be based:

If other, please specify:

What is the physical location (e.g., baseyard, office) where the participant(s) will be spending most of their time, as well as the USPS address? If you are unable to provide the address, you must enter the GPS coordinates, mile marker, or tax key number.

Enter the City of the address or location you wrote above.

Enter the 5 digit ZIP code of the address or location you wrote above.

If Kupu needs to send gear or supplies for the participant(s), please enter a staff person's name and mailing address for where those items should be sent.

Do you provide housing for participants?

YesNo

Does your host site utilize Altres for Human Resources issues?

YesNo

Will participants be conducting any service on residential land and/or commercial land?

YesNo

Have you previously hosted a participant from Kupu?

YesNo

Are there any Kupu Alumni who are currently employed at your site? If yes, please list their names and position title if known.

Program & Term Type Selection

Since funding and position availability can change throughout the year, we strongly encourage you to select every program and term type your organization is eligible for. If you cannot commit to a particular term, please do not select it.

Your organization is eligible for both the Conservation Leadership Development Program and the Kupu ʻĀina Corps program. Which program(s) would you like to apply for?

Conservation Leadership Development Program (CLDP)Kupu Aina Corps (KAC)Both CLDP and KAC

Your organization is only eligible for the Conservation Leadership Development Program (CLDP).

Select the CLDP term(s) your site would like to apply for:

6 months full-time (Seasonal; 40 hours/week)11 months full-time (Year Long; 40 hours/week)For CLDP, the Seasonal 6 month term is 900 total hours and the Year Long 11 month term is 1700 total hours.

Your organization is only eligible for the Kupu ʻĀina Corps (KAC) program.

Select the KAC term(s) your site would like to apply for:

6 months part-time (20 hours/week)6 months full-time (40 hours/week)12 months part-time (20 hours/week)12 months full-time (40 hours/week)

Backup Supervisor

Do you want to enter contact information for a Backup Supervisor at this time?

YesNo

Master Agreement Primary Signatory Contact Information

Master Agreement Contact (Full First Name)

Master Agreement Contact (Full Last Name)

Preferred Name

Position Title

Work Email

You must use this individual's direct work email address. Do not use a group email used by multiple staff for your organization.

Office Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Address (Line 1)

Address (Line 2, if applicable)

City

State / Province / Region

Postal / Zip Code

Country

Statement of Work Primary Signatory Contact Information

SOW Contact (Full First Name)

SOW Contact (Full Last Name)

Preferred Name

Position Title

Work Email

You must use this individual's direct work email address. Do not use a group email used by multiple staff for your organization.

Office Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Address (Line 1)

Address (Line 2, if applicable)

City

State / Province / Region

Postal / Zip Code

Country

Financial and Contract Information

Important: If you are not processing payment through your organization/site, please indicate that and identify where the payment will be coming from in this section.

Where will your host site fees be paid from?

If other, please specify:

How should payments be handled?

If other, please specify:

Does your site require a Request For Proposal (RFP) from Kupu?

YesNo

Federal Only: Does your procurement policy require our agreement to be procured as a contract or grant?

YesNo

CLDP Only: If applicable, you will be asked to provide Kupu with authorization documents that identify your funds as a match on our AmeriCorps grant. Who would be the best person to discuss this memo with? Please provide his/her name and email address.

What is the official name or title that should be written in the Master Agreement (MA) and Statement of Work Addendum (SOW) contracts for your organization/site if you are selected?

For example: "Polipoli Farms LLC" or "Ola Institute, LLC, DBA Ola Mahina Gardens"
Your entry here will be auto-populated into these documents, so please verify their accuracy and spelling before submitting your application.

Describe any specific requirements or considerations for your organization in regards to the signing of the MA & SOW contracts.

How many Participants and Position Descriptions?

Please provide Kupu with the position description details for each role being offered to the participants. Please note that the number of participants you request cannot be guaranteed. Positions that exceed 20 hours of time per week are considered full-time.

IMPORTANT: The Direct Supervisor will need to be the same for all position descriptions for the individual participants requested at your site, regardless of program. If there will be different supervisors per participant/position description, please fill out additional host site application forms for your organization/site.

You may also not combine full and part time Position Descriptions into one entry below. Please enter an additional Position Description to separate them.

CLDP Seasonal

In total, how many Seasonal (6 month full-time) CLDP participants would you like to host at your site (that will be overseen by same direct supervisor)?

Will all of the requested Seasonal participants have the same position title, description, and requirements?

Yes, only one position title/descriptionNo, we will offer multiple position titles/descriptions

How many different Seasonal (6 month full-time) CLDP position titles/descriptions will you need to fill out below?

CLDP Year Long

In total, how many Year Long (11 month full-time) CLDP participants would you like to host at your site (that will be overseen by same direct supervisor)?

Will all of the requested Year Long participants have the same position title, description, and requirements?

Yes, only one position title/descriptionNo, we will offer multiple position titles/descriptions

How many different Year Long (11 month full-time) CLDP position titles/descriptions will you need to fill out below?

KAC

In total, how many KAC participants would you like to host at your site (that will be overseen by same direct supervisor)?

Will all of the requested KAC participants at this site have the same position title, description, and requirements? Remember that you cannot combine full and part time Position Descriptions into one entry below. Additional PDs will need to be filled out to separate them.

Yes, only one position title/descriptionNo, we will offer multiple position titles/descriptions (required if you are requesting two or more position types)

How many different KAC position titles/descriptions will you need to fill out below?

CLDP Seasonal Position Description

Important: Due to data limitations, please do NOT use any rich text formatting (i.e., bullet points) in your responses.

1. Position Title:

Type of CLDP Position:

How many of your requested Seasonal participants will this Position Description be applicable to?

2. Responsibilities and Duties: Provide a brief description of the role, how it fits into the overall organization, and what success in the position looks like. Include how many of your requested participants this PD would apply to, as well as the essential duties required to carry out this position, in order of importance.

3. Qualifications: List the qualifications that would be beneficial for someone to fill this position. Include the level of experience required (i.e., entry level, some experience required, degree required).

4. Level of Education Preferred:

High School DiplomaAssociate's Degree or Trade School DiplomaBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree

5. Site Environment: Will the participant primarily serve in an outdoor or indoor setting?

OutdoorIndoor

Describe the typical setting and anything that stands out such as extreme weather or terrain.

6. Will the participants be required to camp for any period of time?

YesNo

7. General Schedule: List the typical hours and days, field schedule, and when camping may be involved.

9. Hourly Schedule: Enter the typical hours for this position for each day of the week. Use a 12-hour clock format (e.g., 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM). Each day has two sets of "in" and "out" times to allow for an unpaid lunch break.

	Time In:	Time Out:	Time In:	Time Out:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

10. Supervision & Training Provided: Explain the level of supervision and the mentorship the individual in this position will receive. During the course of the program, will the participant gain any new skills that will increase their prospects of employment? List any certifications, trainings, professional development opportunities, workshops, etc. that will be provided by your site.

11. Do you have anyone you would like to offer this position to? If possible, please list their full name.
CLDP Only: A host site/partner may not select a participant who is employed by Kupu or who was previously employed by the host site/partner, unless Kupu/AmeriCorps waives this requirement upon sufficient demonstration of non-displacement.

What will be the hourly rate paid to the participant with this position title?

$18 per hour

CLDP Year Long Position Description

Important: Due to data limitations, please do NOT use any rich text formatting (i.e., bullet points) in your responses.

1. Position Title:

Type of CLDP Position:

How many of your requested Year Long participants will this Position Description be applicable to?

2. Responsibilities and Duties: Provide a brief description of the role, how it fits into the overall organization, and what success in the position looks like. Include how many of your requested participants this PD would apply to, as well as the essential duties required to carry out this position, in order of importance.

3. Qualifications: List the qualifications that would be beneficial for someone to fill this position. Include the level of experience required (i.e., entry level, some experience required, degree required).

4. Level of Education Preferred:

High School DiplomaAssociate's Degree or Trade School DiplomaBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree

5. Site Environment: Will the participant primarily serve in an outdoor or indoor setting?

OutdoorIndoor

Describe the typical setting and anything that stands out such as extreme weather or terrain.

6. Will the participants be required to camp for any period of time?

YesNo

7. General Schedule: List the typical hours and days, field schedule, and when camping may be involved.

9. Hourly Schedule: Enter the typical hours for this position for each day of the week. Use a 12-hour clock format (e.g., 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM). Each day has two sets of "in" and "out" times to allow for an unpaid lunch break.

	Time In:	Time Out:	Time In:	Time Out:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

10. Supervision & Training Provided: Explain the level of supervision and the mentorship the individual in this position will receive. During the course of the program, will the participant gain any new skills that will increase their prospects of employment? List any certifications, trainings, professional development opportunities, workshops, etc. that will be provided by your site.

11. Do you have anyone you would like to offer this position to? If possible, please list their full name.
CLDP Only: A host site/partner may not select a participant who is employed by Kupu or who was previously employed by the host site/partner, unless Kupu/AmeriCorps waives this requirement upon sufficient demonstration of non-displacement.

What will be the hourly rate paid to the participant with this position title?

$18 per hour

KAC Position Description

Important: Due to data limitations, please do NOT use any rich text formatting (i.e., bullet points) in your responses.

1. Position Title:

Type of Position (KAC):

Since you selected two or more KAC position types (6 or 12 month full or part time), please ensure you complete a Position Description for each position type by clicking the blue hyperlink at the bottom of this section.

How many of your requested KAC participants will this Position Description be applicable to?

2. Responsibilities and Duties: Provide a brief description of the role, how it fits into the overall organization, and what success in the position looks like. Include how many of your requested participants this PD would apply to, as well as the essential duties required to carry out this position, in order of importance.

3. Qualifications: List the qualifications that would be beneficial for someone to fill this position. Include the level of experience required (i.e., entry level, some experience required, degree required).

4. Level of Education Preferred:

High School DiplomaAssociate's Degree or Trade School DiplomaBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree

5. Site Environment: Will the participant primarily serve in an outdoor or indoor setting?

OutdoorIndoor

KAC Only: Will this position be performed remotely (i.e., the participant will work from home)?

Yes, position will be performed remotely.No, position will not be performed remotely.

Describe the typical setting and anything that stands out such as extreme weather or terrain.

6. Will the participants be required to camp for any period of time?

YesNo

7. General Schedule: List the typical hours and days, field schedule, and when camping may be involved.

9. Hourly Schedule: Enter the typical hours for this position for each day of the week. Use a 12-hour clock format (e.g., 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM). Each day has two sets of "in" and "out" times to allow for an unpaid lunch break.

	Time In:	Time Out:	Time In:	Time Out:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

10. Supervision & Training Provided: Explain the level of supervision and the mentorship the individual in this position will receive. During the course of the program, will the participant gain any new skills that will increase their prospects of employment? List any certifications, trainings, professional development opportunities, workshops, etc. that will be provided by your site.

11. Do you have anyone you would like to offer this position to? If possible, please list their full name.

What will be the hourly rate paid to the participant with this position title?

$20 per hour