The Hale'iwa Arts Festival non-profit organization was selected as one of eight North Shore organizations to participate in and receive funding under the Empower Oahu and Empower North Shore Oahu Community Investment Fund Program.

Funding and monitoring for these activities is provided by the Hawaii Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development, through a partnership between the City and County of Honolulu and Oahu citizen-run community-based organizations such as ENSO.

The primary purposes of the Community Investment Fund Program are: to help implement the North Shore's strategic action for community economic empowerment, to establish a strong, viable and on-going partnership with the City and County of Honolulu to sustain investments in community-based economic development initiaties, and to create economic opportunities for all communities on Oahu, especially those that are economically disadvantaged.

The Hale'iwa Arts Festival was awarded recognition for its mission to further arts education and public awareness of the arts and culture, and for its continuing dedication to promote the viability of the arts and their economic impact on our North Shore community.

On behalf of all arts advocates and practioners, the Hale'iwa Arts Festival wishes to offer our thanks and appreciation for ENSO's support and continuing cooperation.