Establishes a grant program to expand meat processing capacity in Hawaii, focusing on wild game.

The bill aims to address the shortage of meat processing capacity in Hawaii by creating a grant program. It identifies the need for increased capacity to utilize wild game meat, particularly from invasive species like axis deer, as a protein source. The Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism will manage the program, offering grants to qualified applicants for expanding processing facilities. The program includes financial assistance for new or existing facilities that accept donations of wild game meat.

Establishes a grant program to expand meat processing capacity in Hawaii, focusing on wild game.

The bill aims to address the shortage of meat processing capacity in Hawaii by creating a grant program. It identifies the need for increased capacity to utilize wild game meat, particularly from invasive species like axis deer, as a protein source. The Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism will manage the program, offering grants to qualified applicants for expanding processing facilities. The program includes financial assistance for new or existing facilities that accept donations of wild game meat.