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Hawaii State Grants Portal

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Every grant and loan program that Hawaii's state agencies, commissions and state-created corporations offer to local governments, nonprofits, businesses, schools, tribes and individuals — the money, who qualifies, the catch, and the next window — in one place, refreshed daily from the OpenGrants database.

Data refreshed: November 15, 2026 · Editorial verified: November 12, 2026 · 74 programs and listings · All states

74Verified programs

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This is Hawaii's own money. Programs here are administered by a Hawaii state agency, board, commission or state-created corporation — including federal dollars the state passes through. Federal direct programs and private foundations open to Hawaii applicants are listed at the end of this page, under Beyond state agencies.
Programs and listings are different things. A program card is the recurring opportunity (its rules, cycle and catch); a listing is one cycle's posting, tracked live in the OpenGrants database. When a card has no open listing, the next window is projected from its cycle and labeled as such.
Everything here is exportable. Download the CSV or JSON, or read the CommonGrants API — every record follows the open CommonGrants protocol, so you can move this data into your own tools.

What's included: Grants, loans, tax credits and rebates offered by a Hawaii state entity to outside applicants, whether funded by state appropriations, federal pass-through or trust funds; recurring programs with no current listing are kept with a projected window. What's left out: Federal programs applied for directly from a federal agency, private and community foundations, county programs, legislative grants-in-aid appropriated to a named recipient, and state purchasing contracts (those are on OpenGrants Contracts).

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Who gives the money: Hawaii's grantmaking agencies

Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity9 programs Department of Land and Natural Resources9 programs Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation9 programs Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority7 programsAttached to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism4 programs Department of Hawaiian Home Lands4 programs Department of the Attorney General4 programs Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition Programs4 programsDepartment of Education Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority4 programsAttached to the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Department of Transportation3 programs Hawaiʻi State Energy Office3 programs Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation3 programs State Foundation on Culture and the Arts3 programs Department of Health2 programs Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency2 programsDepartment of Defense Office of Homeland Security2 programsDepartment of Law Enforcement Department of Labor and Industrial Relations1 program Hawaiʻi State Commission on Fatherhood1 programDepartment of Human Services

Also tracked, no open programs on record today: OCS, OHA.

1. Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB)

9 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Alternative Energy Loan Program

Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity

State loans for renewable energy and food safety projects on farms, ranches and aquaculture operations.

Up to $1,500,000 or 85 percent of the project cost, whichever is less

Confirm with agencyLoanAgricultureEnergy

The catch: This is a loan covering at most 85 percent of project cost, with a maximum term of 40 years. The page says interest rates are favorable but does not state them.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated; applications are taken at Agricultural Loan Division offices.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Full-time farmers, ranchers and aquaculturalists. The page states no further eligibility rules.
How to apply: Contact an Agricultural Loan Division loan officer; loan applications are available from any division office or the division's forms page.
Applicant types: Individual, Business
Award size: Up to $1,500,000 or 85 percent of the project cost, whichever is less
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Agricultural Loan Division, Oʻahu office; tel: (808) 973-9460;

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Aquaculture Loans

Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity

Direct state loans for full-time aquaculture farmers, processors and cooperatives.

Up to $400,000 for farm ownership and improvement and up to $400,000 for operating loans; for cooperatives, facility loans up to $250,000 and operating loans up to $150,000

Confirm with agencyLoanAgricultureEnvironment & Water

The catch: This is a loan at a fixed 5% a year. Applicants must first be denied credit by three lenders, including the Farm Credit Bank and two other private lenders. Terms run up to 40 years for ownership loans, 10 years for operating loans, 20 years for cooperative facility loans and 3 years for cooperative operating loans.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated; applications are taken at Agricultural Loan Division offices.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A person or association actively engaged in aquaculture farming, processing or product development that is an adult resident of the State, a corporation or aquacultural cooperative licensed to do business in Hawaiʻi, or a partnership with at least one adult resident partner; a sound credit risk with satisfactory credit references. The applicant must intend to devote full time to aquaculture.
How to apply: Meet with or call a loan officer first, then get the loan application from any Agricultural Loan Division office or the division's forms page and submit it with the documents it lists. Acceptable applications go to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity for final approval.
Applicant types: Individual, Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $400,000 for farm ownership and improvement and up to $400,000 for operating loans; for cooperatives, facility loans up to $250,000 and operating loans up to $150,000
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Agricultural Loan Division, Oʻahu office; tel: (808) 973-9460;

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Food Manufacturing Loans

Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity

Direct state loans for businesses that process Hawaiʻi-grown agricultural products.

Facility loans up to $500,000 and operating loans up to $300,000

Confirm with agencyLoanAgricultureFood & NutritionHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: This is a loan, fixed at 1% below the prime rate or 7.5% a year, whichever is less. Facility loans need a 15% down payment or equity contribution and cannot exceed 85% of the value of the security. Terms run up to 20 years for facility loans and 7 years for operating loans.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated; applications are taken at Agricultural Loan Division offices.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: An entity licensed to do business in Hawaiʻi whose controlling shareholders and directors have at least two years of relevant processing or manufacturing experience acceptable to the department, and that processes Hawaiʻi-grown agricultural products or uses them as an ingredient.
How to apply: Meet with or call a loan officer first, then get the loan application from any Agricultural Loan Division office or the division's forms page and submit it with the documents it lists. Acceptable applications go to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity for final approval.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Facility loans up to $500,000 and operating loans up to $300,000
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Agricultural Loan Division, Oʻahu office; tel: (808) 973-9460;

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Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit

Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity

State income tax credit for qualified agricultural costs on designated important agricultural lands.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyTax creditAgriculture

The catch: Certified claimants must file the department's Outcome Assessment Report every year; if it is late, the department tells the Department of Taxation that the certification is no longer valid.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The page states no application deadline. An annual Outcome Assessment Report is due before the end of the taxable year after the year the credit was claimed.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Businesses that complete the Request for Certification of IAL Costs form on company letterhead and are approved by the department. The page does not restate the cost and land requirements.
How to apply: Complete every part of the Request for Certification of IAL Costs form on company letterhead and mail it to the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture, Attn: Planning Office, 1428 S. King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814. If approved, attach the signed Form N-344 to the tax return.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide

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Micro-Grants for Food Security Program

Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity

Small subawards for backyard and small-scale food production.

$5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations

Confirm with agencyGrantAgricultureFood & Nutrition

The catch: Subawardees must document food produced, beneficiaries, expenditures and receipts, and photos over the 12-month project and file a final performance report within 30 days of completion. Only the most recent submission per household or mailing address is accepted. There is no application fee.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The Market Development Branch page says individuals and organizations may apply each year the program runs. The FY24 application closed February 19, 2026 at noon, with decisions by late June 2026; the page states no next opening.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: An individual, an Indian tribe or tribal organization, a nonprofit engaged in increasing food security (such as a food bank, food pantry or religious organization), a federally funded educational facility, or a local or tribal government that may not levy local taxes. Applicants must be residents of and located in Hawaiʻi and at least 18 years old. There are separate applications for individuals and organizations.
How to apply: Apply with the online form on the program page when a round is open, using the individual or the organization application. Applicants who cannot apply online may ask for a mailed application.
Applicant types: Individual, Nonprofit, Tribal Government, Public Agency, School District
Award size: $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Market Development Branch; tel: (808) 973-9594;

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New Farmer Loans

Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity

Direct state loans for people starting full-time farming.

Up to $250,000 for farm ownership and improvement, farm operating, or both combined; micro-loans up to $25,000

Confirm with agencyLoanAgriculture

The catch: This is a loan, at 6% or 1.5% below the prime rate, whichever is less, with a 3% floor, fixed at approval. The applicant must put in a down payment or equity equal to 15% of total project cost and must first be denied credit by two lenders. Terms run up to 40 years for ownership and improvement loans and 10 years for operating loans and micro-loans.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated; applications are taken at Agricultural Loan Division offices.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who has lived in Hawaiʻi for the preceding three years and who has an agriculture degree from an accredited university or community college, was displaced from employment in an agricultural production enterprise, has two years of experience as a part-time farmer, or is a farm laborer or tenant or otherwise likely to operate a farm successfully. The applicant must intend to farm full time.
How to apply: Meet with or call a loan officer first, then get the loan application from any Agricultural Loan Division office or the division's forms page and submit it with the documents it lists. Acceptable applications go to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity for final approval.
Applicant types: Individual, Business
Award size: Up to $250,000 for farm ownership and improvement, farm operating, or both combined; micro-loans up to $25,000
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Agricultural Loan Division, Oʻahu office; tel: (808) 973-9460;

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Part-Time Farmer Loans

Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity

Small direct state loans for part-time farmers.

Up to $25,000

Confirm with agencyLoanAgriculture

The catch: This is a loan, fixed at 1% below the prime rate or 7.5% a year, whichever is less, for up to 10 years. It cannot be used to pay off existing debt or for living expenses.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated; applications are taken at Agricultural Loan Division offices.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A person of proven farming ability who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien and has lived in Hawaiʻi for the preceding three years, has operated their own farm for at least two years on owned, rented or leased land, devotes part of their time to farming, derives 25% to 50% of net cash income from farming, is a sound credit risk, and is willing to carry out recommended farm management practices.
How to apply: Meet with or call a loan officer first, then get the loan application from any Agricultural Loan Division office or the division's forms page and submit it with the documents it lists. Acceptable applications go to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity for final approval.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: Up to $25,000
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Agricultural Loan Division, Oʻahu office; tel: (808) 973-9460;

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Qualified Farmer Loans

Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity

Direct state loans for established full-time farmers and farm cooperatives.

Up to $800,000 for farm ownership and improvement and up to $800,000 for farm operating loans; micro-loans up to $50,000; for cooperatives, facility loans up to $500,000 and operating loans up to $300,000

Confirm with agencyLoanAgriculture

The catch: This is a loan, at 1% below the prime rate or 7.5% a year, whichever is less. Applicants must first be denied credit by two lenders. An ownership loan cannot exceed 85% of the value of the security and cannot be made on unsurveyed land; cooperative facility loans need a 15% down payment. Terms run up to 40 years for ownership loans and 10 years for operating loans.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated; applications are taken at Agricultural Loan Division offices.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who has lived in Hawaiʻi for the preceding three years, has proven farming ability, has operated their own farm for two or more years, and devotes most of their time to or derives most of their net income from farming. Sole proprietors, partnerships (at least 75% controlled by qualifying persons), corporations (at least 75% of stockholders and directors qualifying) and cooperatives (a majority of board and members qualifying) may apply.
How to apply: Meet with or call a loan officer first, then get the loan application from any Agricultural Loan Division office or the division's forms page and submit it with the documents it lists. Acceptable applications go to the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity for final approval.
Applicant types: Individual, Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Up to $800,000 for farm ownership and improvement and up to $800,000 for farm operating loans; micro-loans up to $50,000; for cooperatives, facility loans up to $500,000 and operating loans up to $300,000
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Agricultural Loan Division, Oʻahu office; tel: (808) 973-9460;

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Specialty Crops Block Grant Program

Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity

Project grants that make Hawaiʻi-grown specialty crops more competitive.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantAgriculture

The catch: Subawardees file an interim progress report six months after the contract is signed and a final performance report within 30 days of project completion, covering outcomes, challenges and expenditures.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The page states no application dates. Projects run 12 months.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, local, state and federal government entities, for-profit organizations, universities and individuals. Applicants must reside in Hawaiʻi or have their business or educational affiliation registered in Hawaiʻi, and an awardee must be compliant with the laws governing entities doing business in the state.
How to apply: Respond to the department's solicitation for proposals when it is posted; contact the Market Development Branch for the current round.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, Business, Higher Education, Individual
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Market Development Branch; tel: (808) 973-9594;

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2. Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR)

9 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Certified Local Government Grants

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Annual historic preservation subgrants to counties in the Certified Local Government program.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantLibraries and ArtsHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: A match is required. All projects must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, the Historic Preservation Fund Grant Manual and State standards.

Next deadline: Jul 1, 2027 · Annual. Project applications may be submitted between October 1 and July 1 of every year.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Certified Local Governments are the only eligible applicants; in Hawaiʻi these are Hawaiʻi County, Maui County and Kauaʻi County. A CLG can apply on behalf of individuals or organizations. Projects must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, the Historic Preservation Fund Grant Manual, and State standards and guidelines.
How to apply: Email the complete application to the State Historic Preservation Division through the SHPD intake email. SHPD reviews it for completeness and forwards it to the National Park Service within 30 days of receipt.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties
Submit via: true

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Community Forest Program

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Matching funds for local governments and land trusts to buy forest land as community forests.

Up to 50% of project costs

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 50%Environment & WaterParks & Recreation

The catch: A 50% non-federal match is required. Only fee title purchases qualify, the public must have access, and the land must be actively managed under a community forest plan.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; the page says annual application deadlines vary.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local governments, tribal governments and qualified nonprofit entities. The land must be privately owned, at least five acres and at least 75 percent forested. Full fee title acquisition is required; conservation easements are not eligible. Public access is required.
How to apply: Contact the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife to discuss the property before applying, then submit the application to the state forester.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, Tribal Government
Award size: Up to 50% of project costs
Funding source: Federal
Match: 50%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Tanya Rubenstein; tel: (808) 333-6803;

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Hawaiʻi Forest Legacy Program

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Federal funds to buy private forest land or conservation easements threatened by development.

Varies — check official page

OpenGrantMatch 25%Environment & Water

The catch: The whole process takes about two years before a funding decision, and funding depends on national ranking and approval by Congress. The land or easement goes to a government organization.

Next deadline: Jul 31, 2027 · Annual. Draft applications for federal funding are due to the State by July 31 each year.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Private forest lands identified in the Hawaiʻi Forest Legacy Program Assessment of Needs that contribute to program goals. Interested parties should contact the state Program Manager several months before the July deadline to find out whether a proposed acquisition is eligible.
How to apply: Contact the state Program Manager several months before the July deadline. State agencies then work with the applicant to submit a proposal for state review and ranking, followed by national ranking.
Applicant types: Individual, Business, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Match: 25%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Tanya Rubenstein, Program Manager; tel: (808) 333-6803;

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Hawaiʻi Forest Stewardship Program

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Cost-share for private landowners to plan and carry out 10-year forest management.

75% cost-share reimbursement for developing a 10-year management plan, and up to 50% cost-share reimbursement for carrying out plan practices at the program's allowable rates

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 50%Environment & WaterAgriculture

The catch: Assistance is paid as cost-share reimbursement and depends on available funding. Because state funds are limited, the advisory committee ranks approved management plans for funding. The management plan must cover 10 years; staff will not write the proposal or plan for the landowner.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated. Landowners contact Forestry and Wildlife staff, submit a project proposal to the Forest Stewardship Advisory Committee, and if approved are invited to submit a 10-year management plan.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Landowners with at least 5 contiguous acres of forested or formerly forested land who intend to actively manage at least 5 acres for both public and private benefits. Individuals, joint owners, private groups, associations, corporations, and lease or license holders (lease of at least 10 years) are eligible.
How to apply: Contact Division of Forestry and Wildlife staff to discuss the project, then submit a project proposal for review by the Forest Stewardship Advisory Committee. Approved applicants write and submit a 10-year management plan for the committee's review. The Forest Stewardship Program Handbook has the procedures and cost-share rates.
Applicant types: Individual, Business, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: 75% cost-share reimbursement for developing a 10-year management plan, and up to 50% cost-share reimbursement for carrying out plan practices at the program's allowable rates
Funding source: State
Match: 50%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Contact: tel: (808) 333-6803;
Statutory authority: Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules Chapter 109

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Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council Funding

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Annual funding for interagency invasive species projects, programs and research.

No per-award maximum is stated. The FY27 call says total funding would most likely be just over $4 million. Applicants requesting under $250,000 in a fiscal year are scored as projects, and those requesting $250,000 or more as programs.

ExpectedGrantEnvironment & WaterAgricultureScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: Proposals should be for novel research or interagency collaboration, not regular departmental work. The amount available is not confirmed until late in the process, and low-scoring proposals are not recommended. Returning applicants are asked to present past deliverables.

Next deadline: Expected: August 2027 · Annual. The FY27 online application was posted June 12, 2026 and proposals were due August 14, 2026 at 5:00 pm HST.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State and county agencies, including the University of Hawaiʻi system, and federal agencies partnering with state agencies on issues relevant to Hawaiʻi. Public universities in other states are eligible if working on issues of concern to Hawaiʻi. Private contractors are not directly eligible, but applicants may budget for contractual services. Regular departmental functions and civil service salaries are generally not eligible.
How to apply: Read the application guidelines on the call for proposals page and submit the online application form (a Google Form) by the deadline. A single entity may submit more than one proposal.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Higher Education
Award size: No per-award maximum is stated. The FY27 call says total funding would most likely be just over $4 million. Applicants requesting under $250,000 in a fiscal year are scored as projects, and those requesting $250,000 or more as programs.
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Kaulunani Community Grants

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Cost-share grants for urban and community forestry projects.

Varies by round. The 2026 Community Grants request for proposals offered awards of $20,000 to $50,000 (up to $400,000 in total, 8 to 12 awards expected), and the 2026 Arbor Day request for proposals offered $10,000 awards (up to $80,000 in total). The standing requirements page says requests of $500 to $14,999 are ordinarily considered and larger amounts may be considered for special funding opportunities. No amount is stated for the next round.

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 100%Environment & WaterParks & RecreationEducation

The catch: The standing rules require an equal non-federal match (waived for the 2026 round), give grantees one year to complete the project, do not cover costs incurred before the contract date, and require tree planting projects to be maintained for at least five years. In the 2026 round all funds had to be spent by April 15, 2027.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Grant rounds are announced on the program page. Applications for the 2026 round have closed, and the page says future community grant opportunities will be posted when available. A separate requirements page lists postmark dates of March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15; the grants page does not repeat them.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Organizations, schools, religious centers, community groups, and state and county agencies on any island. Applicants other than government agencies must provide a current Hawaiʻi Compliance Express certification. Projects must relate to urban and community forestry on public or publicly accessible land or educational institutions.
How to apply: Watch the Kaulunani grant page for the next round. For questions, contact the program's Community Partnership Coordinator.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency, School District, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies by round. The 2026 Community Grants request for proposals offered awards of $20,000 to $50,000 (up to $400,000 in total, 8 to 12 awards expected), and the 2026 Arbor Day request for proposals offered $10,000 awards (up to $80,000 in total). The standing requirements page says requests of $500 to $14,999 are ordinarily considered and larger amounts may be considered for special funding opportunities. No amount is stated for the next round.
Funding source: Federal and State
Match: 100%
Geography: Statewide

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Legacy Land Conservation Program Land Acquisition Grant

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Grants to buy land or conservation easements that protect exceptional natural and cultural resources.

No per-award maximum is stated. For fiscal year 2027, $5.3 million is expected to be available for land acquisition awards, subject to the program budget.

ExpectedGrantMatch 25%Environment & WaterParks & RecreationAgriculture

The catch: County and nonprofit awardees must bring at least a 25% match. Payment is on a reimbursement basis at the closing of a successful transaction, after due diligence items are accepted by the State. The awardee must manage the property for the purpose the grant was awarded for, report on it, and accommodate State monitoring visits.

Next deadline: Expected: November 2027 · Annual, by state fiscal year. For fiscal year 2027 the Agency Consultation Form was due September 14, 2026 and the full grant application November 2, 2026; final applications from those applicants are due January 2027 (tentative), with presentations to the Commission in February 2027 (tentative).

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A nonprofit land conservation organization, a county, or a State agency. Nonprofits must be certified by the IRS and registered with the State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. County and nonprofit awardees must provide matching funds of at least 25% of total transaction costs.
How to apply: Sign up online for the fiscal year's application; the program creates SharePoint folders for the Agency Consultation Form and the application. Submit the Agency Consultation Form first, then the full application (Forms 1-8) with the agency responses, a willing seller letter, maps and photos, and for nonprofits the IRS determination letter and mission statement.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: No per-award maximum is stated. For fiscal year 2027, $5.3 million is expected to be available for land acquisition awards, subject to the program budget.
Funding source: State
Match: 25%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: tel: (808) 586-0921;
Statutory authority: HRS Chapter 173A; Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules Chapter 13-140

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Legacy Land Conservation Program Operation, Maintenance, and Management Grant

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Grants for the care of lands already bought with a Legacy Land acquisition grant.

Up to $51,000 per application, with no minimum; $255,000 expected to be available for fiscal year 2027, subject to the program budget

ExpectedGrantMatch 25%Environment & WaterParks & Recreation

The catch: Grant and matching funds may pay only for equipment, maintenance and repair, materials and supplies, and professional services to prepare a management plan or an environmental assessment. An advance is limited to 15% of the award or the minimum needed, whichever is less; the rest is paid against evidence of actual costs. Evidence of match is required before funds are distributed.

Next deadline: Expected: October 2027 · Annual, by state fiscal year. The fiscal year 2027 cycle opened August 31, 2026 and applications were due October 12, 2026, with Commission review in November 2026. The fiscal year 2026 cycle offered the same amounts.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: The applicant must be the awardee of the Legacy Land acquisition grant used to buy the property in fee simple and must be the current owner. County and nonprofit awardees must provide matching funds of at least 25% of the total project cost.
How to apply: Sign up online (or email the sign-up sheet) to get a SharePoint folder, then submit the OMM Grant Application with maps, photos, a budget and evidence of matching funds by the deadline.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $51,000 per application, with no minimum; $255,000 expected to be available for fiscal year 2027, subject to the program budget
Funding source: State
Match: 25%
Disbursement: Advances & Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Statutory authority: HRS Chapter 173A; Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules sections 13-140-42 to 13-140-44

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Natural Area Partnership Program

Department of Land and Natural Resources

State matching funds for managing private lands permanently dedicated to conservation.

State funds at two dollars for each private dollar; no dollar amount is stated on the page

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 33%Environment & Water

The catch: The land must be permanently protected by a conservation easement or transfer of fee title, and private matching funds are required. Management must follow a plan approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated. Applicants send a preliminary proposal; the Natural Area Reserves System Commission may then request a detailed management plan, and the Board of Land and Natural Resources sets final funding.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A landowner, or a cooperating entity, of private lands of Natural Area Reserve quality. The land must be dedicated in perpetuity by transfer of fee title or a conservation easement to the State or a cooperating entity, and managed under a management plan approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources.
How to apply: Fill out the Preliminary Proposal form and send it to the Executive Secretary, Natural Area Reserve System Commission, 1151 Punchbowl St. Rm. 325, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Applicant types: Individual, Business, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: State funds at two dollars for each private dollar; no dollar amount is stated on the page
Funding source: State
Match: 33%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Natural Area Reserves System Commission Executive Secretary; tel: (808) 587-0063;
Statutory authority: HRS section 195-6.5

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3. Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC)

9 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund

Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation

Low-interest loans to nonprofits that build affordable for-sale housing.

No per-loan maximum is stated. The page lists total funding of $5,000,000, with $208,200 available as of September 30, 2025.

OpenLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: These are loans at a fixed 1% to 2% a year, with a $1,000 application fee and origination and extension fees of 0.5% to 1% of the loan amount. Pre-development loans are limited to one per project. Most of the fund was already in process as of September 30, 2025.

Next deadline: Rolling · Applications are accepted continuously until funding is exhausted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Community Development Financial Institutions certified by the U.S. Treasury and nonprofit housing development organizations, for projects that meet the affordability requirements of Act 227 and the program's administrative rules.
How to apply: Submit the completed AHRF application with all required exhibits, following the application instructions on the program page.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: No per-loan maximum is stated. The page lists total funding of $5,000,000, with $208,200 available as of September 30, 2025.
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: tel: (808) 587-0567;
Statutory authority: HRS section 201H-206; Act 227, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2021; Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules Chapter 15-321

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Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund

Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation

Interim and permanent loans to developers for affordable for-sale and rental housing.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: This is loan financing from a revolving fund and is repaid. The page states no terms; confirm rates, fees and requirements with HHFDC.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated; application forms for for-sale and rental projects are posted on the page.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: The page does not list eligibility criteria. It posts separate application forms for for-sale projects and for rental projects.
How to apply: Download the DURF application for the project type (for-sale or rental, Excel format) from the program page and submit it to HHFDC.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: tel: (808) 587-0620;
Statutory authority: Act 105, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 1970; Act 132, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2016

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General Excise Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing

Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation

Certification that exempts affordable housing projects from the general excise tax.

An exemption from the general excise tax; no dollar amount applies

Confirm with agencyOtherHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: An application fee applies: for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, $613 for the exemption of a project and claimant, $368 for each later certification of claimants, and $368 for the annual certification of rental income.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated. Application fees are adjusted each July 1.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A qualified person or firm involved with a newly constructed or moderately or substantially rehabilitated affordable housing project that HHFDC certifies as eligible.
How to apply: Submit the HHFDC GET Certification Form with Form G-37 and Schedule A and the application fee to HHFDC.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: An exemption from the general excise tax; no dollar amount applies
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Statutory authority: Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules section 15-306-3 (application fees)

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Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program

Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation

Fixed-rate 30-year first mortgages for first-time homebuyers.

Purchase price limits as of June 13, 2026 run from $613,662 (Hawaiʻi County, non-targeted) to $1,661,833 (Maui and Kalawao, targeted); the loan amount depends on the purchase

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: This is a mortgage that must be repaid. Borrowers receive a recapture tax notice, the home must be the borrower's principal residence, and household income and the purchase price must stay within the county limits.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated. The page posts current mortgage rates and borrowers apply through participating lenders.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A U.S. citizen or resident alien who is a bona fide Hawaiʻi resident, at least 18, with household income within program limits, who has completed a HUD-approved homeownership counseling program and is buying a principal residence. The borrower and spouse must not have owned a principal residence in the past three years; exceptions may apply to veterans and purchases in targeted areas. Income and purchase price limits vary by county and household size.
How to apply: Contact a participating lender, which reviews eligibility, pre-qualifies the borrower and takes the loan application. Complete homebuyer education with a HUD-certified housing counseling agency, then find a home with a licensed real estate agent.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: Purchase price limits as of June 13, 2026 run from $613,662 (Hawaiʻi County, non-targeted) to $1,661,833 (Maui and Kalawao, targeted); the loan amount depends on the purchase
Geography: Statewide

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HHFDC Equity Pilot (DURF DEP Program)

Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation

Zero-interest second mortgages that lower the purchase cost of designated starter homes for shortage-profession workers.

Set per project: $103,300 per unit at Kuilei Place; 15% of the sales price for one-bedroom units and 10% for two-bedroom units at Kahuina

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEmployment, Labor & Training

The catch: The contribution is a second mortgage the buyer must repay under the program's terms. Outside lenders are not allowed, no gift funds may be used, and the buyer must live in the unit.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated; the program is offered on designated units in approved developments while they are available.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A Hawaiʻi resident who owns no real property anywhere, has received no gift funds, will be an owner-occupant for as long as the program is in place, and works in a profession HHFDC has identified as facing a shortage, such as healthcare, education, law enforcement and corrections, certain City and County of Honolulu positions, or agricultural field work.
How to apply: Prequalify with one of the project's preferred lenders, download the DEP affidavit packet from the project's website or sales office, complete and notarize it with supporting documents, and submit it through the project's sales team. HHFDC reviews it and notifies the sales agent.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: Set per project: $103,300 per unit at Kuilei Place; 15% of the sales price for one-bedroom units and 10% for two-bedroom units at Kahuina
Funding source: State
Geography: Designated units in HHFDC-approved developments

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Hula Mae Multi-Family Program

Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation

Tax-exempt revenue bond financing for new or rehabilitated rental housing.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Financing depends on private activity bond volume cap and the Governor's approval. Income restrictions last the longer of 15 years or the bond term under a Regulatory Agreement. For the 2026 round, no more than 30% of the aggregate basis of the building and land could be financed with tax-exempt obligations.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applied for through the Consolidated Application funding round. The 2026 round opened December 19, 2025; the Letter of Intent and fees were due January 16, 2026 and applications February 20, 2026. No later round is posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit or for-profit owners qualified by experience and financial responsibility who agree to a Regulatory Agreement with HHFDC. Projects must set aside at least 20% of units for tenants under 50% of area median income, or 40% of units for tenants under 60% of area median income, for the longer of 15 years or the term of the bond.
How to apply: Submit a completed Consolidated Application to HHFDC, following the instructions and schedule of important dates in the application package. The owner must submit its financing team (trustee, lender, underwriter, bond counsel) for HHFDC approval.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Other
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: HHFDC Finance Branch; tel: (808) 587-0620;

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Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation

Federal and state tax credits allocated to affordable rental housing projects.

State credit equal to 50% of the federal credit; no dollar cap is stated on the page

Confirm with agencyTax creditHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: Income and rent restrictions under Section 42 apply for the compliance period and are monitored. Application fees are due with the Letter of Intent. HHFDC advises consulting tax counsel or a CPA before applying.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Competitive funding rounds through the Consolidated Application. The 2026 round opened December 19, 2025; the Letter of Intent and fees were due January 16, 2026 and applications February 20, 2026. No later round is posted.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Owners of rental projects that meet Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code: at least 20% of units rented to households at or below 50% of area median income, or at least 40% of units rented to households at or below 60% of area median income, with rents restricted by unit size and HUD income limits. Full requirements are in the State's Qualified Allocation Plan.
How to apply: During the funding round, submit a completed Consolidated Application to HHFDC. In 2026 applicants first had to send a Letter of Intent with full payment of application fees by certified mail, attend a mandatory training, and then submit through the Procorem online portal.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: State credit equal to 50% of the federal credit; no dollar cap is stated on the page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: HHFDC Finance Branch; tel: (808) 587-0620;
Statutory authority: Internal Revenue Code Section 42

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Mixed Income Rental Program

Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation

Construction and permanent loans for new mixed-income rental housing.

Requests are limited to $25,000,000 per project unless HHFDC approves otherwise

OpenLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: This is loan financing, not a grant. A $2,000 application fee is due with the Letter of Intent. Affordability restrictions run at least 30 years and survive any sale or refinancing. As a pilot, the program may be modified, suspended or ended by HHFDC at any time, and awards need approval by the HHFDC Board.

Next deadline: Dec 31, 2026 · Rolling application process within the fiscal year 2027 pilot funding round: opened July 1, 2026, and applications are accepted until December 31, 2026, unless HHFDC changes the date.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Projects that create new rental units and reserve at least 20% of units for households at or below 140% of area median income, with units of comparable quality across income levels. The applicant must show site control at application and project readiness, and must commit to affordability for at least 30 years and at least five years beyond the maturity of the program loan and any senior permanent financing. Rehabilitation of existing occupied rental housing is not eligible in the pilot round.
How to apply: Submit the Letter of Intent (an Excel workbook with a self-score) and the application fee to HHFDC by email and certified mail. HHFDC then invites the development team to the Procorem WorkCenter, where the consolidated application is completed.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Requests are limited to $25,000,000 per project unless HHFDC approves otherwise
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: HHFDC Finance Branch; tel: (808) 587-0620;
Statutory authority: HRS section 201H-202(f); Act 159, Session Laws of Hawaiʻi 2025

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Rental Housing Revolving Fund

Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation

Low-interest equity-gap loans for affordable rental housing.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: These are loans that must be repaid. For the 2026 round, the interim loan was disbursed in no more than two installments during construction, only after substantial construction costs were verified, and only to pay down the interim construction loan.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The Project Award Program is applied for through the Consolidated Application funding round. The 2026 round opened December 19, 2025; the Letter of Intent and fees were due January 16, 2026 and applications February 20, 2026. No later round is posted. The Capacity Building Grant and Predevelopment Loan programs are temporarily suspended.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Qualified nonprofit and for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and government agencies developing affordable rental housing. All awards are competitive and subject to available funds.
How to apply: Submit a completed Consolidated Application to HHFDC, following the instructions and schedule of important dates in the application package.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: HHFDC Finance Branch; tel: (808) 587-0620;

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4. Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA)

7 programs · Agency grants page ↗

GEM$ Clean Energy Loan Program: Commercial Projects

Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority

Below-market on-bill loans and subsidies for nonprofits and small businesses installing solar and storage.

Subsidy equal to the lesser of 5% of solar plus storage project costs or $100,000; financing for up to 25 years at below-market fixed rates

Confirm with agencyGrant or loanEnergyHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: The financing is repaid as a program charge on the electric bill. Subsidies are not available for third-party-owned systems or commercial tenants, are first-come, first-served, and depend on funding.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Subsidies took effect October 21, 2026 and are first-come, first-served while funding lasts. No deadline is stated.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A nonprofit, small business under SBA size standards, multifamily rental project or rural health center that is a Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric or Hawaiʻi Electric Light customer on Rate Schedule G, J, DS or P. Multifamily affordable rentals on Kauaʻi are eligible but are billed directly. The project must be solar plus storage installed by a GEMS approved contractor and must meet the minimum bill savings test.
How to apply: Submit a GEM$ application to HGIA, then select a GEMS approved contractor, who sends the proposed solar and storage information to HGIA for analysis.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Subsidy equal to the lesser of 5% of solar plus storage project costs or $100,000; financing for up to 25 years at below-market fixed rates
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: tel: (808) 587-3868;

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GEM$ Clean Energy Loan Program: Homeowner-Owned Solar + Storage

Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority

Below-market on-bill loans and subsidies for homeowners installing solar and battery storage.

Subsidy of $10,000 for households below 80% of area median income and $5,000 for households from 80% to under 140%; loan for the system at a fixed 5.5% for up to 25 years

Confirm with agencyGrant or loanEnergyHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: The financing is a loan repaid on the electric bill and tied to the meter. Subsidies are only for new solar and storage installations, are first-come, first-served, and depend on funding. The homeowner must own the system and the project must meet the bill savings test.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Subsidies took effect October 21, 2026 and are first-come, first-served while funding lasts. No deadline is stated.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Total annual gross household income, aggregated across all household members, under 140% of HHFDC's area median income; a Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric or Hawaiʻi Electric Light customer with at least six months of utility history. The project must be a solar plus storage installation by a GEM$ enrolled contractor, and the post-installation bill must show estimated savings of at least 5%, 10% or 15% depending on the number of past disconnection notices.
How to apply: Apply through a participating CDFI using the GEM$ Residential Homeowner Application, with ID, the latest federal tax return, the latest electric bill and Green Button data. After Step 1 approval, choose a GEM$ enrolled contractor, who submits the project for Step 2 approval.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: Subsidy of $10,000 for households below 80% of area median income and $5,000 for households from 80% to under 140%; loan for the system at a fixed 5.5% for up to 25 years
Funding source: State
Geography: Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaiʻi Electric Light service areas
Submit via: true
Contact: tel: (808) 587-3868;

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GEM$ On-Bill Financing: Nonprofits, Small Businesses and Commercial Tenants

Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority

On-bill loans for energy improvements at nonprofits and small businesses.

Varies — check official page. Financing runs up to 20 years at below-market fixed rates.

Confirm with agencyLoanEnergy

The catch: This is a loan repaid on the electric bill. The improvement must produce estimated bill savings of at least 5%, 10% or 15% depending on past disconnection notices.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A nonprofit, small business, multifamily rental project or commercial tenant (with property owner approval) that is a Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric or Hawaiʻi Electric Light customer on Rate Schedule G, J, DS or P. The improvement must be on the approved list, installed by a GEMS approved contractor, and meet the minimum bill savings test; energy efficiency contractors must also be Hawaiʻi Energy Clean Energy Allies.
How to apply: Submit a GEM$ application to HGIA, then select a GEMS approved contractor, who sends the proposed energy improvement to HGIA for analysis.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: Varies — check official page. Financing runs up to 20 years at below-market fixed rates.
Geography: Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaiʻi Electric Light service areas
Contact: tel: (808) 587-3868;

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HI C-PACER Financing

Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority

State-sponsored property-assessed financing from private lenders for energy, water and resiliency improvements.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanEnergyEnvironment & WaterDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: The financing is an assessment recorded against the property, senior to mortgages, so an existing lender must consent. Ancillary costs may not exceed 40% of total project costs.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Any existing or new fee simple or leasehold non-residential real property used for commercial, industrial, agricultural or nonprofit purposes, or multifamily housing with five or more units. Improvements must be permanently affixed to the building or property. Consent is required from any existing mortgage lender.
How to apply: Discuss the project with a contractor, choose a C-PACER lender (Qualified Capital Provider) or ask HGIA to solicit term sheets with the Project Solicitation Form, obtain lender consent if the property is mortgaged, and have the lender submit the financing package to HGIA with the Project Application.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Other
Geography: Statewide
Contact: tel: 808-587-3868;

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HI-CAP CDFI Loan Program

Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority

Low-cost loan capital for CDFIs to re-lend to Hawaiʻi small businesses.

HGIA advances up to 50% of each enrolled loan amount; no dollar limit is stated

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: The capital is a loan to the CDFI that must be re-lent to eligible small businesses. Loans cannot be used for passive real estate investment, the purchase of securities, lobbying, speculative activities, gambling, or evangelizing and proselytizing.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated; the page says to contact HGIA about available funds.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Non-depository CDFIs lending to small businesses in Hawaiʻi. Loans made with the capital must be for eligible business purposes such as start-up costs, working capital, equipment, inventory, or a place of business.
How to apply: A non-depository CDFI completes the HI-CAP CDFI Loan Program Application and submits it with supporting information to HGIA. Borrowers apply to a participating CDFI (the page lists Feed the Hunger Fund, Hawaii Community Lending, National Community Reinvestment Coalition and REDF Impact Investing Fund).
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: HGIA advances up to 50% of each enrolled loan amount; no dollar limit is stated
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: tel: (808) 587-3868;

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HI-CAP Collateral

Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority

Cash collateral that helps small businesses and nonprofits qualify for a lender's loan.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyOtherHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: This is collateral support for a loan the business still has to repay, not cash to the business. Loans cannot be used for passive real estate investment, the purchase of securities, lobbying, speculative activities, gambling, or evangelizing and proselytizing.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated; the page says to contact HGIA about available HI-CAP Collateral funds.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Most for-profit corporations, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies, partnerships, nonprofits and cooperatives borrowing from a participating lender for an eligible business purpose.
How to apply: Apply for a loan with a participating lender (the page lists Afterglow Climate Justice Fund, Bank of Hawaii, Central Pacific Bank, Feed the Hunger Fund and Mission Driven Finance). The lender submits the loan enrollment packet to HGIA.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: tel: (808) 587-3868;

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HI-CAP Loans

Hawaiʻi Green Infrastructure Authority

State loans of up to half of project cost for transformative economic development projects.

Up to 50% of total project costs; the page says to contact HGIA about available funds

Confirm with agencyLoanMatch 50%Housing, Community and Economic DevelopmentScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: This is a loan covering at most half of project costs; the rest must come from non-federal sources. Funding is reserved for 90 days after approval.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated; the page says to contact HGIA about available HI-CAP Loan funds.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Businesses and organizations spearheading transformative projects in Hawaiʻi that meet State Small Business Credit Initiative guidelines.
How to apply: Complete the HI-CAP Loans Application with resumes, personal financial statements and the checklist documents, and send it to HGIA by secure email.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: Up to 50% of total project costs; the page says to contact HGIA about available funds
Funding source: Federal
Match: 50%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: tel: (808) 587-3868;

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5. Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT)

4 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Community-Based Economic Development Loans

Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism

State loans for small businesses whose expansion supports economic development in their communities.

Loans are usually in the range of $50,000 to $125,000

Confirm with agencyLoanHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentAgriculture

The catch: This is a loan at 4% to 8% interest for up to 10 years. The business must show one bank turn-down and at least two years in business.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated; the page posts a Loan Interest Form.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A business registered in the State of Hawaiʻi, in business for at least two years, with the financial ability to repay, a turn-down from one financial institution, and loan proceeds that result in an economic development outcome.
How to apply: Submit the Loan Interest Form on the CBED loan program page.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Loans are usually in the range of $50,000 to $125,000
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Enterprise Zones Partnership Program

Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism

State tax exemptions and credits, plus county benefits, for eligible businesses in enterprise zones.

100% general excise tax exemption on eligible revenue; income tax credit of 80% in year one declining to 20% in year seven; the two income tax credits together may not exceed 100% of state income tax owed

Confirm with agencyTax creditHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentAgriculture

The catch: Benefits must be re-earned each year by meeting hiring requirements (or, for agricultural businesses, gross receipts requirements) and filing an End-of-Year Report; DBEDT then issues the certification letter attached to the tax returns with Form 756. The credits are non-refundable, and a company cannot re-enroll after seven years.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated. Enrollment is by online application, and the 84-month eligibility period usually begins the first day of the month after approval. An End-of-Year Report is due each tax year.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A company located in an enterprise zone with at least half of annual gross income from eligible activities: agricultural production or processing, manufacturing, wholesaling or distribution, aviation or maritime repair, telecommunications switching, information technology design and production, medical research and clinical trials, certain for-profit training programs, biotechnology, repair of assistive technology, certain call centers, or wind energy production. Retailers, most professional services and contractors are not eligible.
How to apply: Confirm eligibility, create a myHawaii account, and complete the online Enrollment Application for Businesses. DBEDT verifies eligibility and forwards the application to the county enterprise zone coordinator.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: 100% general excise tax exemption on eligible revenue; income tax credit of 80% in year one declining to 20% in year seven; the two income tax credits together may not exceed 100% of state income tax owed
Funding source: State
Geography: 20 enterprise zones in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, Kauaʻi and Maui counties
Submit via: true
Contact: name: State EZ Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: (808) 586-2582;

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Motion Picture, Digital Media and Film Production Income Tax Credit

Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism

Refundable income tax credit on qualified production spending in Hawaiʻi.

22% of qualified production costs on Oʻahu and 27% on neighbor islands (27% and 32% with the local-hire uplift), up to $20 million per production; no per-production cap for productions with at least $60 million in qualified costs; $60 million statewide annual cap

OpenTax creditLibraries and ArtsHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: The statewide cap is $60 million a year; if it is reached, productions claim from the following year. Claimants pay a fee equal to 0.2% of the credit claimed, make a 0.1% workforce development contribution, give on-screen credit, and have costs verified by an independent CPA. DBEDT publicly posts each registered production and its representative's contact details.

Next deadline: Rolling · Per production. The Pre-Production Registration Form is due at least 7 business days before the first Hawaiʻi shoot date, and the Hawaiʻi Production Report within the first 90 days of the calendar year after registration.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A production registered to do business in Hawaiʻi with a general excise tax license that spends at least $100,000 in qualified in-state production costs in the applying year. Each claim needs certification from an independent qualified CPA.
How to apply: Submit the Pre-Production Registration Form through the online application portal at least 7 business days before the first Hawaiʻi shoot date, upload the Start of Principal Photography Letter within 30 days of the first day of principal photography, then file the Hawaiʻi Production Report and expenditure report in the first 90 days of the following calendar year. After certification, claim the credit on the Hawaiʻi tax return.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: 22% of qualified production costs on Oʻahu and 27% on neighbor islands (27% and 32% with the local-hire uplift), up to $20 million per production; no per-production cap for productions with at least $60 million in qualified costs; $60 million statewide annual cap
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: tel: 808-492-6233;
Statutory authority: HRS section 235-17

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Tax Credit for Research Activities

Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism

Refundable state income tax credit for qualified research, certified by DBEDT.

Equal to the federal research credit as modified by state law; $5 million is available statewide per year

ExpectedTax creditScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: Certificates go out first come, first served until the $5 million annual cap is reached, so timing matters. DBEDT may ask for expense and payroll documentation. The credit ends December 31, 2029.

Next deadline: Expected: March 2027 · Annual. The 2026 application period ran March 2 to March 31, 2026, with certifications expected around June 30, 2026. The credit is repealed on December 31, 2029.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A company registered to do business in Hawaiʻi that conducts more than 50% of its activities in qualified research in the State and has no more than 500 employees. The section 41 base amount now applies.
How to apply: During the application period, upload the completed and signed Form N-346A online; the time DBEDT receives it sets the applicant's place in line. Then complete the Part B questionnaire and spreadsheet by the period's deadline.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Equal to the federal research credit as modified by state law; $5 million is available statewide per year
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Statutory authority: HRS section 235-110.91

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6. Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL)

4 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Grant for Building Sustainable Community Economic Enterprises

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands

Grants for shovel-ready, homestead-driven projects that lead to sustainable economic enterprises on Hawaiian home lands.

Up to $250,000 per application; $1,000,000 available statewide

OpenGrantHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentAgricultureDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: The presentation says the State general funds lapse June 30, 2027, so projects must be shovel-ready. Prohibited expenses include land acquisition, vehicles and equipment other than for farm or ranch operations, revolving loan funds, and out-of-state travel. A Hawaiʻi Compliance Express certificate no more than two months old is required.

Next deadline: Dec 1, 2026 · Posted as a new RFP for fiscal year 2027 (RFP-27-HHL-002), released September 1, 2026. The proposal due date was revised to December 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM HST. The page does not say whether the RFP will repeat.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofits whose project gives immediate and direct benefits to a clearly defined existing homestead community and its lessees. If the project is on Hawaiian home lands, the applicant must show access to the property, such as its own DHHL land disposition, a sublease or a rental agreement. One application per organization; the same or a related project may not be submitted to another DHHL grant RFP.
How to apply: Email the complete proposal to [email protected] by the due date. The RFP, application forms, checklist and addenda are on the DHHL grants page, and the official posting is on the State Procurement Office's Hawaii Awards and Notices Data System (HANDS) under RFP-27-HHL-002.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $250,000 per application; $1,000,000 available statewide
Funding source: State
Geography: Hawaiian home lands statewide
Submit via: true

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Grant for Community Capacity Building

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands

Small grants that build the capacity of organizations serving homestead communities.

Up to $20,000 per application; $200,000 available statewide for fiscal year 2027, subject to availability of funds

OpenGrantNo matchHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentDisadvantaged Communities

The catch: Paid by cost reimbursement against invoices and progress, performance and expenditure reports; costs before the contract effective date are not reimbursed. Funds may not pay for housing development or housing counseling, homeownership or emergency rental assistance, purchase of land or buildings, alcohol, entertainment, out-of-state travel, revolving funds, or gratuities. The award runs five years from the contract start, with no no-cost extensions, and is treated as a one-time grant. A Hawaiʻi Compliance Express certificate no more than 60 days old is required.

Next deadline: Nov 25, 2026 · Annual. DHHL makes grant funding available each year; the fiscal year 2027 RFP was released September 25, 2026, with proposals due November 25, 2026 at 11:30 PM HST and an estimated grant start of July 1, 2027.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered to do business in Hawaiʻi that can show a majority of its current clients or participants are native Hawaiian beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and whose stated primary purpose is to represent and serve those beneficiaries. The project must benefit existing homestead communities and lessees, the applicant must name the homesteads served, and the applicant must hold a DHHL land disposition at the time of application. One application per organization under this RFP; the same or a related project may not be submitted to another DHHL grant RFP.
How to apply: Email one complete proposal as PDF or JPEG attachments to [email protected] with the RFP number and applicant name in the subject line; no links, paper, fax or flash drives. The official posting, addenda and answers to questions are on the State Procurement Office's Hawaii Awards and Notices Data System (HANDS). Application forms and the checklist are on the DHHL grants page.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $20,000 per application; $200,000 available statewide for fiscal year 2027, subject to availability of funds
Funding source: State
Match: Not Required
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Hawaiian home lands statewide (Hawaiʻi, Maui, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Samantha A. Lara, Community Development, DHHL Planning Office; email: [email protected]; tel: 808-730-0354;
Statutory authority: Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended; Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules section 10-6.1-5

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Grants for Improvements to Facilities in Existing Homesteads

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands

Grants to improve community facilities on Hawaiian home lands for existing homestead communities.

Up to $1,000,000 per application; $5,000,000 available statewide for fiscal year 2027, subject to availability of funds

OpenGrantNo matchHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentDisadvantaged Communities

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered to do business in Hawaiʻi that can show a majority of its current clients or participants are native Hawaiian beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and whose stated primary purpose is to represent and serve those beneficiaries. The project must benefit existing homestead communities and lessees, the applicant must name the homesteads served, and the applicant must hold a DHHL land disposition at the time of application. One application per organization under this RFP; the same or a related project may not be submitted to another DHHL grant RFP.
How to apply: Email one complete proposal as PDF or JPEG attachments to [email protected] with the RFP number and applicant name in the subject line; no links, paper, fax or flash drives. The official posting, addenda and answers to questions are on the State Procurement Office's Hawaii Awards and Notices Data System (HANDS). Application forms and the checklist are on the DHHL grants page.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $1,000,000 per application; $5,000,000 available statewide for fiscal year 2027, subject to availability of funds
Funding source: State
Match: Not Required
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Hawaiian home lands statewide (Hawaiʻi, Maui, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Samantha A. Lara, Community Development, DHHL Planning Office; email: [email protected]; tel: 808-730-0354;
Statutory authority: Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended; Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules section 10-6.1-5

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Grants for Program Implementation Located in Existing Homesteads

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands

Grants for programs and services that carry out homestead communities' regional plan projects.

Up to $300,000 per application; $3,800,000 available statewide for fiscal year 2027, subject to availability of funds

OpenGrantNo matchHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentDisadvantaged Communities

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered to do business in Hawaiʻi that can show a majority of its current clients or participants are native Hawaiian beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and whose stated primary purpose is to represent and serve those beneficiaries. The project must benefit existing homestead communities and lessees, the applicant must name the homesteads served, and the applicant must hold a DHHL land disposition at the time of application. One application per organization under this RFP; the same or a related project may not be submitted to another DHHL grant RFP.
How to apply: Email one complete proposal as PDF or JPEG attachments to [email protected] with the RFP number and applicant name in the subject line; no links, paper, fax or flash drives. The official posting, addenda and answers to questions are on the State Procurement Office's Hawaii Awards and Notices Data System (HANDS). Application forms and the checklist are on the DHHL grants page.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $300,000 per application; $3,800,000 available statewide for fiscal year 2027, subject to availability of funds
Funding source: State
Match: Not Required
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Hawaiian home lands statewide (Hawaiʻi, Maui, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi)
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Samantha A. Lara, Community Development, DHHL Planning Office; email: [email protected]; tel: 808-730-0354;
Statutory authority: Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended; Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules section 10-6.1-5

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7. Department of the Attorney General (AG)

4 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

Department of the Attorney General

Federal justice assistance funds subgranted to state and local government agencies.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: Subgrantees file a monthly Request for Funds report and a quarterly Project Expenditures and Obligations report with the division.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The page states no application dates. The division administers the federal formula award and makes subgrants.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State and local government agencies. Grant funds are not awarded directly to private agencies.
How to apply: Apply through the division's online grants management system, CPJAD eGrants, following the registration and application instructions on the Grants and Planning Branch page (https://ag.hawaii.gov/cpja/gp/). Contact the branch for the current solicitation.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants

Department of the Attorney General

Federal funds for forensic laboratories and medical examiner offices.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantLaw, Justice, and Legal ServicesScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: Subgrantees file a monthly Request for Funds report and a quarterly Project Expenditures and Obligations report with the division.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The page states no application dates. The division administers the federal formula award and makes subgrants.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State and local government agencies that are accredited laboratories or can achieve accreditation within two years of grant award.
How to apply: Apply through the division's online grants management system, CPJAD eGrants, following the registration and application instructions on the Grants and Planning Branch page (https://ag.hawaii.gov/cpja/gp/). Contact the branch for the current solicitation.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant

Department of the Attorney General

Federal funds for law enforcement, prosecution, courts and victim services responding to violence against women.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 25%Law, Justice, and Legal ServicesHealth & Human Services

The catch: State and local government subrecipients must match 25% of project cost; sub-awards cover up to 75%. Subgrantees file a monthly Request for Funds report and a quarterly Project Expenditures and Obligations report with the division.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The page states no application dates. The division administers the federal formula award and makes subgrants.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State and local courts, units of local government, and nonprofit, nongovernmental victim services programs with IRS 501(c)(3) status, including faith-based organizations.
How to apply: Apply through the division's online grants management system, CPJAD eGrants, following the registration and application instructions on the Grants and Planning Branch page (https://ag.hawaii.gov/cpja/gp/). Contact the branch for the current solicitation.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Match: 25%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance Formula Grant

Department of the Attorney General

Federal funds for organizations that give direct services to crime victims.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 20%Law, Justice, and Legal ServicesHealth & Human Services

The catch: A 20% match normally applies, currently waived under the division's match waiver policy. Recipients must use volunteers and help victims seek compensation. Subgrantees file a monthly Request for Funds report and a quarterly Project Expenditures and Obligations report with the division.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The page states no application dates. The division administers the federal formula award and makes subgrants.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Public or private nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to crime victims, and criminal justice agencies such as law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, corrections, and probation and parole authorities for victim services. Recipients must use volunteers and help victims seek crime victim compensation.
How to apply: Apply through the division's online grants management system, CPJAD eGrants, following the registration and application instructions on the Grants and Planning Branch page (https://ag.hawaii.gov/cpja/gp/). Contact the branch for the current solicitation.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Match: 20%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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8. Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition Programs (HCNP)

4 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition Programs

Meal reimbursement for child and adult care institutions and day care homes that serve nutritious meals and snacks.

Varies — check official page. Reimbursement is per meal at the 2026-2027 CACFP Center Rates and Family Daycare Home Provider rates posted on the page; the page itself states no dollar figures.

ExpectedGrantFood & NutritionHealth & Human Services

The catch: Approval requires a thorough vetting of the institution and pre-approval site visits, and the checklist warns that delays can push back the program start date. Documents needing signatures must be originals signed in blue ink. Participating institutions are subject to HCNP program reviews.

Next deadline: Expected: February 2027 · New institutions return the initial application documents to HCNP by February 1. The checklist says this is February 1 of the year before the institution wishes to enroll, and its example pairs a February 1 submission with an August 1 requested start date.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Child and adult care institutions and family or group day care homes in Hawaiʻi. A new institution must document nonprofit status, hold a current DHS license or certificate, submit a Form W-9, Unique Entity ID certification, six months of bank statements, the Pre-Award Civil Rights Review and the Sponsor User Authorization Form, and have its authorized representative, food program coordinator, financial contact and claim contact complete the required Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition training courses.
How to apply: Complete the required courses on the Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition training site (CACFP New Sponsor Training, General Record Keeping and Child Care Center, CACFP Meal Pattern, Eligibility Determination, Civil Rights), then mail the documents on the New Institution Initial Application Checklist to HCNP, Attn: CACFP, 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 270, Honolulu, HI 96817. HCNP vets the institution and conducts pre-approval on-site visits at the administrative office and the centers.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page. Reimbursement is per meal at the 2026-2027 CACFP Center Rates and Family Daycare Home Provider rates posted on the page; the page itself states no dollar figures.
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Contact: Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition Programs, CACFP Team, (808) 587-3600

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Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)

Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition Programs

Funds free fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for students in eligible elementary schools.

Varies — check official page. The invitation memo says program capacity is approximately 32,000 students and a school's free and reduced-price percentage determines its allocation; no dollar amount is stated.

ExpectedGrantFood & NutritionEducation

The catch: Incomplete applications may not be accepted by the deadline, and an SFA that writes its own form instead of using HCNP's risks disqualification if required information is missing. Schools already in the program lose all remaining funds if they do not renew their application. The program pays only for free fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for PreK-6 students.

Next deadline: Expected: May 2027 · Schools apply each school year. Applications for school year 2026-27 were due to HCNP by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026, and schools already in the program had to renew to keep serving it.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: School Food Authorities whose elementary schools take part in the National School Lunch Program with 30% or more of enrolled students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals. Schools at 50% or higher get priority; schools between 30% and 50% are considered if funds remain after the first allocation round.
How to apply: The School Food Authority submits a separate FFVP application for each school to HCNP, using the fillable application forms on the page and following the application instructions. Department of Education elementary schools send their forms to the School Food Services Branch, which submits them to HCNP.
Applicant types: School District, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page. The invitation memo says program capacity is approximately 32,000 students and a school's free and reduced-price percentage determines its allocation; no dollar amount is stated.
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Other
Geography: Statewide
Contact: Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition Programs, FFVP Team

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National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition Programs

Per-meal cash subsidies and USDA foods for schools and residential child care institutions that serve school lunches.

Varies — check official page. Subsidies are per meal at the rates in HCNP's SY 2026-2027 School Programs Reimbursement Rates; the page itself states no dollar figures.

Confirm with agencyGrantFood & NutritionEducation

The catch: Only meals that meet the federal requirements earn the subsidy. The program offers low-cost or free lunches, and the page carries the free and reduced-price meal application materials participants use with households. HCNP conducts administrative and procurement reviews of participating School Food Authorities and posts the findings.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No application window is stated; new School Food Authorities may apply to join.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Public or private schools and residential child care institutions in Hawaiʻi that choose to take part. A new School Food Authority completes the NSLP New Sponsor Form and the Pre-Award Civil Rights Review.
How to apply: Contact the HCNP NSLP Team and submit the NSLP New Sponsor Form and the Pre-Award Civil Rights Review for new School Food Authorities, both linked on the page.
Applicant types: School District, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page. Subsidies are per meal at the rates in HCNP's SY 2026-2027 School Programs Reimbursement Rates; the page itself states no dollar figures.
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Contact: Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition Programs, NSLP Team

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SUN Meals (Summer Food Service Program)

Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition Programs

Meal reimbursement for sponsors that serve free meals to children during the summer break.

Varies — check official page. Sponsors are reimbursed per meal served; no rates are on the page.

Confirm with agencyGrantFood & Nutrition

The catch: Sponsors must be fully capable of managing a meal service, follow program regulations and take financial and administrative responsibility for operating it. Personnel who administer the program must attend HCNP training. Meals are reimbursed only at approved sites and must be served free to eligible children.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual summer program. In 2026 the Department of Education announced the search for sponsors on January 22 and HCNP held required workshops for new and returning sponsors in March. HCNP has not posted its own application deadline; the federal guide on the page gives June 15 as the federal deadline and says state agencies may set earlier ones.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Schools, public agencies, churches and private nonprofit organizations that can manage a meal service program and take financial and administrative responsibility for running it. Meals are served at approved sites in eligible areas.
How to apply: Contact the HCNP SUN Meals program specialist to express interest, attend the HCNP sponsor workshop, identify eligible sites and complete a sponsor application. The Sponsor User Authorization Form, training checklist and program guides are on the page.
Applicant types: School District, Public Agency, Nonprofit, Tribal Government
Award size: Varies — check official page. Sponsors are reimbursed per meal served; no rates are on the page.
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Contact: Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition Programs, SUN Meals program specialist, 808-587-3600

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9. Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA)

4 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Community Enrichment Program

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority

Funding for community festivals, events and year-round programs that visitors and residents share.

$25,000 or $50,000 (2027 award options)

ExpectedGrantMatch 100%Housing, Community and Economic DevelopmentLibraries and ArtsAgriculture

The catch: A 1:1 match is required, at least half of it cash. At least 30% of the award must go to marketing and no more than 15% to administrative costs. No award money may go to start-up plans, fundraising events, endowments, real property, capital improvements, conferences, salaries, prize money, merchandise for resale or computer equipment.

Next deadline: Expected: December 2026 · By project cycle. The application period for the July to December 2026 cycle is closed; the period for the January 2027 to December 2027 cycle is estimated to open in November 2026 with applications due in early December 2026.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a government agency, or an applicant with a qualified fiscal sponsor; for-profit entities are not eligible. The event must take place in Hawaiʻi between January 1 and December 31, 2027, fit an eligible category, expect at least 15% of in-person attendees to be out-of-state visitors, and have a media and marketing plan reaching visitors and residents. Native Hawaiian culture projects and sports projects apply to other HTA programs.
How to apply: Check the program's eligibility questionnaire, sign up on the program page to be notified when the application period opens, and apply through ʻUmeke Powered by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, run by Kilohana Collective.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: $25,000 or $50,000 (2027 award options)
Funding source: State
Match: 100%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Dede Howa, Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority; tel: 808-973-2265;

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Kūkulu Ola (Living Hawaiian Culture Program)

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority

Funding for projects that preserve and perpetuate Native Hawaiian culture.

$25,000 or $50,000 (2027 award options)

ExpectedGrantMatch 100%Libraries and ArtsHousing, Community and Economic Development

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a government agency, or an applicant with a qualified fiscal sponsor; for-profit entities are not eligible. The event must take place in Hawaiʻi between January 1 and December 31, 2027, preserve and elevate Native Hawaiian culture, expect at least 15% of in-person attendees to be out-of-state visitors, and have a media and marketing plan reaching visitors and residents.
How to apply: Check the program's eligibility questionnaire, sign up on the program page to be notified when the application period opens, and apply through ʻUmeke Powered by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, run by Kilohana Collective.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: $25,000 or $50,000 (2027 award options)
Funding source: State
Match: 100%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Dede Howa, Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority; tel: 808-973-2265;

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Signature Festivals and Events Program

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority

Funding for major festivals and events that showcase the Hawaiian Islands.

$100,000 (2027 award amount)

ExpectedGrantMatch 100%Libraries and ArtsHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: A 1:1 cash match is required. At least 50% of the award must go to marketing and no more than 10% to administrative costs. No award money may go to start-up plans, fundraising events, endowments, real property, capital improvements, conferences, salaries, prize money, merchandise for resale or computer equipment.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a for-profit business holding an event in Hawaiʻi between January 1 and December 31, 2027 in an eligible category, with at least 5,000 in-person attendees of whom at least 25% are out-of-state visitors, and a national or international media and marketing plan reaching at least one of HTA's major market areas. Sports projects apply to the Sports Tournaments and Events program.
How to apply: Check the program's eligibility questionnaire, sign up on the program page to be notified when the application period opens, and apply through ʻUmeke Powered by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, run by Kilohana Collective.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: $100,000 (2027 award amount)
Funding source: State
Match: 100%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Dede Howa, Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority; tel: 808-973-2265;

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Sports Tournaments and Events Program

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority

Funding for sports tournaments and events that bring visitors and community value.

$25,000, $50,000, $75,000 or $100,000 (2027 award options)

ExpectedGrantMatch 100%Parks & RecreationHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: A 1:1 match is required. At least 50% of the award must go to marketing and no more than 10% to administrative costs. No award money may go to start-up plans, fundraising events, endowments, real property, capital improvements, conferences, salaries, prize money, merchandise for resale or computer equipment.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a for-profit business holding an event in Hawaiʻi between January 1 and December 31, 2027 in an eligible sport. For the $100,000 and $75,000 options, at least 25% of in-person attendees must be out-of-state visitors and the marketing plan must reach at least one of HTA's major market areas; for $50,000 and $25,000, at least 15% visitors and a plan reaching residents and visitors.
How to apply: Check the program's eligibility questionnaire, sign up on the program page to be notified when the application period opens, and apply through ʻUmeke Powered by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority, run by Kilohana Collective.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business
Award size: $25,000, $50,000, $75,000 or $100,000 (2027 award options)
Funding source: State
Match: 100%
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Milton Lafitaga, Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority; tel: 808-973-2274;

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10. Department of Transportation (HDOT)

3 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate

Department of Transportation

Rebate on the purchase of a new electric bicycle or electric moped.

The lesser of $500 or 20% of the retail price; no individual receives more than $500 in rebates in a fiscal year

OpenRebateTransportationEnergy

The catch: Paid after purchase, and only for new e-bikes and electric mopeds bought at a retail store. Applying more than twelve months after purchase waives the rebate. The department does not have to pay if funds run out and may verify the purchase.

Next deadline: Rolling · Applications opened February 28, 2023 and the page states no closing date. Each application must be filed within one year of the purchase.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: An applicant must be at least 18 and prove one of the following: participation in a low-income assistance program such as SNAP or Section 8; not owning a motor vehicle with four or more wheels; or current enrollment in a school, college or university. The receipt must show the applicant as purchaser, the retailer's name and address, the purchase date, and the product name and model.
How to apply: Apply with the online application linked from the program page, with the purchase receipt and proof of eligibility, within twelve months of the purchase date.
Applicant types: Individual
Award size: The lesser of $500 or 20% of the retail price; no individual receives more than $500 in rebates in a fiscal year
Funding source: State
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Statutory authority: HRS section 196-7.8

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FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

Department of Transportation

Federal formula funds passed through to organizations that transport older adults and people with disabilities.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantTransportationHealth & Human Services

The catch: Subrecipients must comply with Federal Transit Administration requirements. Pre-award costs need written approval.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The last dated call on the program page was the 2022 application, due June 30, 2022 and closed. The FTA Grant Programs page posts a 5310 application form without a date and says to contact the Program Manager about the application process.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Subrecipients that serve the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities; the program description says the funding assists private nonprofit groups. The page does not restate the full federal eligibility rules.
How to apply: Contact the 5310 Program Manager at the Statewide Transportation Planning Office for the current application process. Past applications were emailed, faxed or mailed to the office at 200 Rodgers Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96819.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: 5310 Program Manager, Statewide Transportation Planning Office; tel: (808) 831-7988;
Statutory authority: 49 U.S.C. 5310

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Transportation Alternatives Program

Department of Transportation

Federal set-aside funding for small community walking, biking, trail and safe routes to school projects.

Varies — check official page. The federal share is 80% of project cost.

OpenGrantMatch 20%TransportationParks & Recreation

The catch: The applicant or sponsor pays 20% of project cost, and the federal share is reimbursed, so all costs are paid up front. Projects must follow federal-aid highway rules, and applicants without that experience need a sponsoring agency.

Next deadline: Rolling · Applications are accepted throughout the year. An annual call for applications is published on the Hawaii Awards and Notices Data System to set deadlines for projects seeking approval before the end of the federal fiscal year.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local governments including local public agencies, the Maui Metropolitan Planning Organization, transit agencies, natural resource and public lands management agencies, schools, school districts and the Department of Education, and nonprofits. Applicants without federal-aid highway experience must team with an eligible sponsor, such as a county public works or transportation department, that commits staff to manage the project under federal rules.
How to apply: Download the FFY 2026 TA Program Handbook and application form from the program website and submit the application, signed by the sponsor where one is required, to the HDOT TA Program Coordinator.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit, School District
Award size: Varies — check official page. The federal share is 80% of project cost.
Funding source: Federal
Match: 20%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide; Oʻahu's suballocation for areas over 200,000 population is awarded separately by the Oʻahu Metropolitan Planning Organization
Contact: name: Dean Matsui, HDOT TA Program Coordinator; email: [email protected]; tel: 808-587-6392;
Statutory authority: 23 USC 133(h)

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11. Hawaiʻi State Energy Office (HSEO)

3 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Diesel Replacement Rebate Program

Hawaiʻi State Energy Office

Rebates for replacing medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles with zero-emission equivalents.

Up to 45% of eligible project cost. The program page says approximately $2 million is currently available for rebates; the 2026 Program Guide linked from it says over $7 million is available, part of it time-limited and expiring before the 2028 end date.

OpenRebateMatch 55%EnergyTransportationEnvironment & Water

The catch: The rebate is a reimbursement paid only after the new vehicle is received and the old diesel vehicle is scrapped, and the participant pays the scrappage costs. Vehicles bought before the Participation Agreement is signed are not eligible, leasing is not allowed, and the replacement vehicle must operate in Hawaiʻi for at least five years. The program page says EV chargers and charging infrastructure are not eligible, while the 2026 Program Guide still describes one charger per vehicle as an eligible cost within the 45% limit; confirm with HSEO before budgeting a charger. Some projects are subject to Build America, Buy America requirements.

Next deadline: Rolling · Rebates are awarded on a rolling basis through September 30, 2028, or until funds are exhausted; funds are reserved first come, first served.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Public and private organizations in Hawaiʻi with an eligible diesel vehicle to replace with a battery-electric or hydrogen-powered vehicle. Employees and contractors or sub-recipients of the Department of Health Clean Air Branch and the State Energy Office are not eligible.
How to apply: Read the Program Guide, then submit the project application with a dated vendor quote and the Project Details Excel file. If the project is eligible, funds are reserved, the participant signs an agreement, takes delivery of the new vehicle, scraps the old one, and submits final documentation to receive the rebate.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Business, Nonprofit, School District
Award size: Up to 45% of eligible project cost. The program page says approximately $2 million is currently available for rebates; the 2026 Program Guide linked from it says over $7 million is available, part of it time-limited and expiring before the 2028 end date.
Funding source: Other
Match: 55%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Renewable Energy Technologies Income Tax Credit

Hawaiʻi State Energy Office

State income tax credit for solar and wind energy systems.

Up to 35 percent of the total cost of a solar PV, solar space heating or solar thermal water heating system, subject to cap amounts that vary by technology and property type, and up to 20 percent of the cost of a wind-powered system

Confirm with agencyTax creditEnergy

The catch: Caps vary by technology and property type. Credit above the tax owed may be carried forward, and is refundable only under certain conditions. Act 24 adds certification requirements, aggregate limits and a sunset starting with taxable years after December 31, 2026.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Claimed on the state income tax return for the year the system is installed. Rules change for taxable years after December 31, 2026 under Act 24.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Individuals or corporations that pay Hawaiʻi income tax and install a qualifying renewable energy system. New eligibility and certification requirements under Act 24 apply to taxable years after December 31, 2026; the State Energy Office says guidance and filing instructions will be posted as they are developed.
How to apply: Claim the credit on the Hawaiʻi income tax return through the Department of Taxation. For taxable years after December 31, 2026, check the State Energy Office page for the certification and filing instructions required by Act 24.
Applicant types: Individual, Business
Award size: Up to 35 percent of the total cost of a solar PV, solar space heating or solar thermal water heating system, subject to cap amounts that vary by technology and property type, and up to 20 percent of the cost of a wind-powered system
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide

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Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit

Hawaiʻi State Energy Office

State income tax credit for producers of renewable fuels, certified by the State Energy Office.

Varies — check official page

OpenTax creditEnergy

The catch: The producer pays for an independent third-party certification and a lifecycle analysis and must be able to supply the data, assumptions and calculations behind it. The credit is claimed on the state tax return with the Credit Certificate, and producers past ten consecutive years at the threshold are cut off.

Next deadline: Jan 30, 2027 · Annual, by tax year. For the 2026 tax year the certification statement and lifecycle analysis are due to the State Energy Office by January 30, 2027, with certificates issued by March 1, 2027. For the 2027 tax year they are due January 30, 2028.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A taxpayer must produce and sell at least 2.5 billion British thermal units of renewable fuel a year and submit a completed lifecycle analysis showing the fuel's lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions are lower than fossil fuels. A taxpayer that has produced renewable fuels at that level for more than ten consecutive years is ineligible.
How to apply: File a Notice of Intent at the start of the calendar year and a Notice to Start Production with the State Energy Office and the Department of Taxation within 30 days of starting production. Then email the certified Independent Third-Party Certification Statement and a lifecycle analysis for each fuel to the State Energy Office with the subject heading "RFPTC – Credit Certificate forms".
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Statutory authority: HRS section 235-110.32

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12. Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation (HTDC)

3 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Hawaiʻi Small Business Innovation Research Program

Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation

State matching grants for companies with federal SBIR or STTR awards.

Phase I: up to 50% of the federal Phase I award or $75,000, whichever is less. Phase 0: up to $3,000 reimbursement of grant writing costs.

OpenGrantScience, Technology, and Research & DevelopmentHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: The federal SBIR or STTR award must come first; this is a match, not standalone funding. Awardees must complete NIST MEP and HTDC impact surveys and take part in HTDC programming, or they are shut out of later rounds. Project work must be done in Hawaiʻi.

Next deadline: Dec 11, 2026 · Fiscal-year round. FY27 Phase 0 and Phase I applications opened October 23, 2026 at 9am and close December 11, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: For the Phase I match, a company must be registered to do business in Hawaiʻi, be compliant in Hawaiʻi Compliance Express, do the project work in Hawaiʻi, have an active federal SBIR or STTR grant within the past 12 months, and agree to complete the NIST MEP and HTDC impact surveys and take part in HTDC entrepreneurship and SBIR/STTR programming. Past awardees who skipped the surveys or programming are not considered.
How to apply: Apply with the online Phase I or Phase 0 form linked from the HSBIR grants page while the round is open. An information session is set for November 18, 2026 at 9am at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox and online.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Phase I: up to 50% of the federal Phase I award or $75,000, whichever is less. Phase 0: up to $3,000 reimbursement of grant writing costs.
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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HTDC Sponsorships

Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation

Event sponsorship funding for technology, innovation and manufacturing community events.

Varies — check official page. The page says sponsorship amounts vary with available funds and HTDC initiatives.

OpenOtherScience, Technology, and Research & DevelopmentHousing, Community and Economic Development

The catch: A post-event report is due 30 days after the event. Applications filed less than two months before the event may not get full consideration.

Next deadline: Rolling · Ongoing. HTDC accepts applications on a continuing basis starting August 1, 2026 under RFP-27-001-HTDC, whose offer due date is June 30, 2028. Apply at least two months before the event, preferably three.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Organizations holding events aligned with the objectives and priorities in the Sponsorship RFP. The organization must be compliant in Hawaiʻi Compliance Express.
How to apply: Review Sponsorship RFP-27-001-HTDC, then complete the online sponsorship application at least two months before the event. A committee reviews it and replies by email.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Business, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page. The page says sponsorship amounts vary with available funds and HTDC initiatives.
Funding source: State
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true

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Manufacturing Assistance Program

Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation

Partial reimbursement of manufacturers' equipment, training, energy efficiency and facility planning costs.

Up to 20% reimbursement of qualified expenses; requests from $1,500 to $100,000. $450,000 is allocated for fiscal year 2027.

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 80%Housing, Community and Economic DevelopmentScience, Technology, and Research & Development

The catch: Reimbursement of money already spent, with proof of payment, at no more than 20%. Product components, consumables, wages, general operations, real property and travel do not qualify. Grantees must complete HTDC and NIST MEP surveys for five years and keep purchased items in the State for at least two years.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual by fiscal year; one request per company per year. FY26 applications are closed and the page says to stay tuned for FY27 information.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A company registered to do business in Hawaiʻi, current on State tax liabilities and compliant in Hawaiʻi Compliance Express, whose line of business is manufacturing under NAICS (codes beginning 31, 32 or 33). A Dun & Bradstreet number is required before funds are paid. One grant request per company per year.
How to apply: When a round opens, apply online with the MAP expense list template, proof of payment and receipts for every item, and supporting documents for training, energy efficiency or feasibility study expenses.
Applicant types: Business
Award size: Up to 20% reimbursement of qualified expenses; requests from $1,500 to $100,000. $450,000 is allocated for fiscal year 2027.
Funding source: State
Match: 80%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: email: [email protected];

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13. State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA)

3 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Artists in the Schools

State Foundation on Culture and the Arts

Arts residency grants that bring teaching artists into public and charter school classrooms.

Up to $8,000, plus an optional $500 for teacher professional development led by the teaching artist (School Year 2026-2027 materials)

ExpectedGrantNo matchLibraries and ArtsEducation

The catch: One application per school per year. The residency must use a teaching artist from the SFCA roster, and final reports and evaluations are due 30 days after the residency ends. Final reports from earlier Artists in the Schools grants must be in before a school qualifies again.

Next deadline: Expected: April 2027 · Annual, by school year. School Year 2026-2027 applications were due April 10, 2026 and the deadline was extended to May 1, 2026 for schools affected by weather. The School Year 2027-2028 dates are to be announced.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Any State of Hawaiʻi Department of Education public school or public charter school, pre-K through grade 12, that has been operating for at least one semester. A school may apply for one arts residency grant a year and must partner with a teaching artist from the Artistic Teaching Partners Roster.
How to apply: Choose a teaching artist from the Artistic Teaching Partners Roster, register the school in the Hawaiʻi GoSmart system (Hawaii.GoSmart.org), and submit the application there with the principal signature form and budget worksheet.
Applicant types: School District
Award size: Up to $8,000, plus an optional $500 for teacher professional development led by the teaching artist (School Year 2026-2027 materials)
Funding source: Federal and State
Match: Not Required
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Danica Rosengren, SFCA Arts Education Specialist; tel: (808) 586-0768;

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Community Arts Grants

State Foundation on Culture and the Arts

Project grants for nonprofit arts and culture organizations.

A request of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 100%Libraries and Arts

The catch: A 1:1 match is required and the grant is paid as reimbursement. It does not pay for capital expenditures, equipment purchases, food, fundraising, indirect costs or grant management fees, foreign travel, regrants, utilities, audits, or technology expenses such as hardware, software or websites. Work evidence is required with the final report. The grant period is July 1 through June 30.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · By fiscal year within the state fiscal biennium; applicants may apply for one or both fiscal years. For FY2028 the Intent to Apply ran August 1 through October 30, 2026 and the project application September 1 through October 30, 2026. That window has closed and the page does not state the next one.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A nonprofit arts or culture organization that is 501(c)(3) tax exempt, incorporated under Hawaiʻi law, not barred or suspended from receiving federal funds, with at least one year of experience with the project. The project must take place in Hawaiʻi. The applicant must be compliant in Hawaiʻi Compliance Express, have an active SAM.gov registration, and have a National Endowment for the Arts Section 504 evaluation on file. One application per fiscal-year grant cycle.
How to apply: Submit the Intent to Apply with the organization's legal eligibility documents, then the project application, in the Hawaiʻi GoSmart system (Hawaii.GoSmart.org). The application cannot be opened without the Intent to Apply. No email or paper applications.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: A request of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000
Funding source: Federal and State
Match: 100%
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Andre Toribio, SFCA Community Arts Coordinator;
Statutory authority: HRS sections 9-11 through 9-18

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Outreach Initiative Program

State Foundation on Culture and the Arts

Public funds for a statewide touring program that brings arts and culture outreach to under-served communities.

Varies — check official page. The program page states no amount; the SFCA grants page lists one FY2026 Outreach Initiative Program award of $40,000.

Confirm with agencyGrantLibraries and Arts

The catch: Activities must be accessible and must serve at least three islands, including rural or under-served communities. Applicants must meet Chapter 9 eligibility and stay compliant in Hawaiʻi Compliance Express and SAM.gov.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Fiscal-year solicitation on HIePRO. The FY2027 round (performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) opened March 16, 2026 and closed April 30, 2026. The page does not state the next round.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts, culture, or humanities organizations that provide regional touring programs, and University of Hawaiʻi arts, culture, and humanities departments or divisions. Applicants must meet HRS Chapter 9 legal eligibility requirements, hold a current Hawaiʻi Compliance Express certificate of compliance, and have an active SAM.gov registration.
How to apply: Respond to the solicitation in HIePRO, the State of Hawaiʻi procurement system, when it is open. Have a current Hawaiʻi Compliance Express certificate and an active SAM.gov registration before applying.
Applicant types: Nonprofit, Higher Education
Award size: Varies — check official page. The program page states no amount; the SFCA grants page lists one FY2026 Outreach Initiative Program award of $40,000.
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide; activities must reach at least three islands
Submit via: true
Contact: name: Brittany Rakowitz, SFCA Community Arts Coordinator; tel: 808-586-0309;
Statutory authority: HRS Chapter 9

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14. Department of Health (DOH)

2 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Clean Water State Revolving Fund

Department of Health

Low-interest loans to county and state agencies for water pollution control projects.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanEnvironment & Water

The catch: This is a loan that must be repaid. Projects go through environmental review with public notice before funding.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated. The program posts an Intended Use Plan for each state fiscal year (the plan for state fiscal year 2027 was posted September 9, 2026).

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: County and state agencies building point source or nonpoint source water pollution control projects.
How to apply: Submit the Proposed Project for SRF Funding Form, then the Loan Application, using the forms and guidance on the program page. State and county agencies can call the program for information.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: tel: (808) 586-4294;
Statutory authority: HRS Chapter 342D, Part V

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Drinking Water State Revolving Fund

Department of Health

Low-interest loans to regulated water systems for drinking water infrastructure.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyLoanEnvironment & Water

The catch: This is a loan that must be repaid. Federal requirements apply, including environmental review, American Iron and Steel and, for some loans, Build America, Buy America, Davis-Bacon wage rules and disadvantaged business reporting.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · No deadline is stated. Projects are placed on a Project Priority List for each state fiscal year; the list for state fiscal year 2027 is dated May 20, 2026.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Regulated water systems in Hawaiʻi with a drinking water infrastructure project. New applicants, and borrowers without an SRF loan in the last five years, complete a capacity evaluation.
How to apply: Submit the Proposed Project for SRF Funding Form (and the Capacity Evaluation Checklist if required). For the loan itself, file the Loan Application Form with a debt authorization resolution, environmental documents, plans and specifications, and bonded contracts.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal and State
Geography: Statewide
Contact: tel: (808) 586-4258;
Statutory authority: Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules Title 11, Chapter 65

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15. Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA)

2 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)

Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency

Federal preparedness funds passed through to local government emergency management programs.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantDisaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: Funds can be used only for disaster preparedness; mitigation, response and other non-preparedness costs are not reimbursable. Quarterly progress reports and reimbursement requests are due within 30 days after each quarter, and close-out documents within 30 days after the period of performance.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · The page states no application dates; the quick reference guide posts FEMA's fiscal year 2024 and 2025 notices of funding opportunity.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Local units of government in Hawaiʻi; the page says all municipalities may apply.
How to apply: Contact the Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency point of contact for the grant cycle; awards are made under a memorandum of agreement with an approved workplan and budget.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Contact: tel: (808) 733-4300;

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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency

Federal post-disaster funds for projects that reduce long-term risk from hazards.

Varies — check official page

Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 25%Disaster Prevention & Relief

The catch: A local match, usually 25% in cash or in-kind, is required. Funding follows a disaster declaration and projects are prioritized by the State before FEMA approval.

Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Opens after a Presidential major disaster declaration. The page posts the DR-4724 priority project list dated July 29, 2026 and states no open application window.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Counties, states and certain private nonprofits. Projects must fit the Governor's mitigation strategy and the funding priorities for the disaster round.
How to apply: Contact the agency's Hazard Mitigation Team for the current round and its application steps.
Applicant types: Public Agency, Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Match: 25%
Geography: Statewide
Contact: name: Hazard Mitigation Team, Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency; tel: 808-733-4300;

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16. Office of Homeland Security (OHS)

2 programs · Agency grants page ↗

Homeland Security Grant Program

Office of Homeland Security

Federal preparedness funds for state and local agencies to prevent and respond to terrorism and other threats.

Varies — check official page

ExpectedGrantDisaster Prevention & ReliefLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: States must dedicate 35 percent of State Homeland Security Program funds to law enforcement terrorism prevention activities. Awards are decided by FEMA after the State applies.

Next deadline: Expected: July 2027 · Annual, following FEMA's notice of funding opportunity. For fiscal year 2026 the notice came out June 24, 2026, investment and project worksheet drafts were due to the Office of Homeland Security July 14, 2026, and the office submitted to FEMA July 22, 2026.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: State and local government agencies. Funding may be used for planning, organization, equipment, training and exercises.
How to apply: Develop the investment or project with the Office of Homeland Security during the first half of the year and submit the investment and project worksheet draft to the office by its deadline; the office submits the State's application to FEMA.
Applicant types: Public Agency
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide

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Nonprofit Security Grant Program

Office of Homeland Security

Federal funds for physical security improvements at nonprofits at high risk of attack.

Varies — check official page

ExpectedGrantDisaster Prevention & ReliefLaw, Justice, and Legal Services

The catch: The state deadline falls about two weeks before FEMA's, and the window after the federal notice is short. Funding is for physical security enhancements, and awards are decided by FEMA.

Next deadline: Expected: July 2027 · Annual, following FEMA's notice of funding opportunity. For fiscal year 2026 the notice came out June 24, 2026, nonprofits' draft investment applications were due to the Office of Homeland Security July 10, 2026, and the office submitted to FEMA July 22, 2026.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations at high risk of a terrorist attack. Part of the national funding is for nonprofits in designated urban areas (Honolulu is Hawaiʻi's) and part for nonprofits anywhere in the state.
How to apply: Schedule an informational briefing with the Office of Homeland Security Grants Manager, then submit the investment application worksheet and a mission statement on the nonprofit's letterhead to the office by its deadline. The office submits the application to FEMA.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Varies — check official page
Funding source: Federal
Geography: Statewide

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17. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

Employment and Training Fund Micro Program

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

Tuition subsidy for employers that send current workers to approved skills training.

50% of tuition, up to $1,000 per course

OpenGrantMatch 50%Employment, Labor & Training

The catch: The subsidy covers tuition only, not books, tools, equipment or support services. The employer must tell division staff about cancellations or substitutions at least five state working days before the class.

Next deadline: Rolling · No fixed deadline. Submit the application to the nearest Workforce Development Division office at least two weeks before the class starts.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: The participant must be currently employed by a non-government entity. The training must be ETF-approved, upgrade the skills of the participant's current position, and be given by a provider on the approved list. The fund cannot pay for training that replaces or duplicates existing in-house training or training required by federal, state or county law.
How to apply: Check the list of approved ETF training providers and confirm the course with the provider, then complete the Employer Referral and Course Registration Agreement and submit it to the local Workforce Development Division office at least two weeks before the class start date.
Applicant types: Business, Nonprofit
Award size: 50% of tuition, up to $1,000 per course
Funding source: State
Match: 50%
Geography: Statewide

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18. Hawaiʻi State Commission on Fatherhood (HS-COF)

1 program · Agency grants page ↗

Fatherhood Event and Program Sponsorship Award

Hawaiʻi State Commission on Fatherhood

Small awards to nonprofits for Father's Day events, fatherhood programs and other fatherhood services.

Up to $1,500 per award.

OpenGrantHealth & Human Services

The catch: Funds may pay only for supplies and other non-payroll expenses of the event or program applied for, with receipts dated by June 30, 2027. The award is a reimbursement check from the Department of Human Services sent 30 to 45 days after a satisfactory final report, due within 30 days of the event, with participant counts, how the funds were used, a description of the event and photos of the commission's sponsorship signage. Recipients are asked to acknowledge the sponsorship, for example by showing the commission's logo and banner.

Next deadline: Jan 31, 2027 · 2026-2027 round: applications due January 31, 2027; recipients and amounts are to be decided at the February 19, 2027 commission meeting. Funds must be spent, with receipts, by June 30, 2027.

Applicant tip: Events held before June 30, 2027 get preference, though a program may run until October 30, 2027.

Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact

Eligibility: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an office established in and operating in Hawaiʻi. The event, program or services must take place in Hawaiʻi, and the funds must be used in Hawaiʻi. Funds may be combined with an existing planned event or program and with partner nonprofits.
How to apply: Complete and sign the 2026-2027 Sponsorship Award application form linked on the commission page and email it to [email protected], or mail it by certified or priority mail to the Hawaii State Commission on Fatherhood Chair, P.O. Box 339, Honolulu, HI 96809-0339. Requests must be received by January 31, 2027.
Applicant types: Nonprofit
Award size: Up to $1,500 per award.
Disbursement: Reimbursement(s)
Geography: Statewide
Submit via: true
Contact: Hawaiʻi State Commission on Fatherhood, [email protected], 808-223-0067
Statutory authority: HRS § 577E-7

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Open data and API

Every record on this page is a CommonGrants opportunity — the open protocol for grant data (v0.5.0) — with the same id, status, funder, key dates, funding and custom fields whether you read it here, download it, or call the API. A state that adopts this portal gets a conformant endpoint on day one.

Downloads

commongrants.json — every program and live listing as CommonGrants OpportunityBase records
opportunities.csv — the same records flattened, one column per CommonGrants field
data.json — the page's own view (resolved deadlines, agencies, counts)

CommonGrants API

GET  https://opengrants.io/grants-in-hawaii/common-grants/opportunities?page=1&pageSize=100
GET  https://opengrants.io/grants-in-hawaii/common-grants/opportunities/<id>
POST https://opengrants.io/grants-in-hawaii/common-grants/opportunities/search
     {"search":"water","filters":{"status":{"operator":"in","value":["open"]}},"sorting":{"sortBy":"keyDates.closeDate","sortOrder":"asc"}}

No key needed. Custom fields follow the CommonGrants custom-field catalog where one exists (costSharing, contactInfo, eligibilityCriteria, additionalInfo); the portal's own fields are documented at state-portal-v1.json. The full OpenGrants database (federal, state, local, foundation) is on the Developer plan.

Hawaii agencies: post or correct a program

Hawaii agencies: post or correct a program through the form at /grants-in-hawaii/submit/. Submissions are reviewed against the official program page before they publish.

Submit a program

Questions

Does Hawaii have an official statewide grants portal?

No. The State Procurement Office places notices of solicitations, including those on the eProcurement system HIePRO, on the Hawaii Awards and Notices Data System (HANDS) (Procurement Notices / Bidding Opportunities). That is a board of solicitation notices, not a catalog of every recurring program. Separately, HRS §36-2.5 requires the Department of Budget and Finance to maintain a free searchable website of state awards already made — the recipient, the amount, and the award — not opportunities open for application. This page assembles the programs from the agencies' own pages.

What is a Chapter 42F grant-in-aid?

HRS §42F-101 defines a grant as an award of state funds by the legislature, by an appropriation to a specified recipient. The Office of Community Services, which administers some of those awards after they are made, says applications for new grants-in-aid are made on the Legislature's website and that the office does not take those applications (Office of Community Services). Named appropriations are not listed here as recurring programs.

Where does the data come from?

Each program is checked against the administering agency's official page, and the check date is kept with the program. A program is published on this page when it is bound to an OpenGrants record, so the deadline and status can refresh from that record. Programs the database does not yet hold stay in the import queue.

Can I export this data?

Yes. Every published program and live listing is a CommonGrants (v0.5.0) opportunity record: download commongrants.json or opportunities.csv from the Open data section, or read the API at /grants-in-hawaii/common-grants/opportunities. No key is needed.

What grants are available in Hawaii?

Hawaii offers a range of grant opportunities including state economic development programs through Hawaii Dept. of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, federal grants via Grants.gov, SBIR/STTR innovation funding, and community foundation grants. OpenGrants helps you discover and match with all available programs.

How do I find small business grants in Hawaii?

Start with the Hawaii SBDC for free advising and local grant matching. You can also explore programs through Hawaii Dept. of Business, Economic Development & Tourism and use OpenGrants to search across federal, state, and private funding opportunities.

Does Hawaii offer SBIR/STTR matching grants?

Many states, including Hawaii, provide matching funds or support for federal SBIR/STTR awardees. Check with Hawaii Dept. of Business, Economic Development & Tourism or the Hawaii SBDC for current matching programs and eligibility requirements.

What federal funding goes to Hawaii?

Hawaii receives $6.2B+ in annual federal grant funding across agencies including HHS, DOT, DOE, USDA, and more. These funds support infrastructure, research, education, healthcare, and economic development statewide.

How can OpenGrants help me find funding in Hawaii?

OpenGrants provides a comprehensive database of grant opportunities matched to your profile. Create a free account to get matched with relevant federal, state, and private grants.

Beyond state agencies: all funding open to Hawaii applicants

Federal programs, foundations, local governments and other funders with open opportunities for Hawaii applicants. None of these is administered by a Hawaii state agency, so they are not in the program list, the downloads or the API above.

19Open grants in Hawaii

$100KMedian max award

Nov 16Next deadline

11Funders with open programs

Open right now in the OpenGrants database

Due November 16, 2026Emergency Solutions GrantsDepartment Of Housing And Urban Development Rolling deadlineHighway Beautification GrantEnvironmental Protection & Sustainability Division$300K Rolling deadlineMaui County Office of Economic Development (OED) Grants ProgramMaui County Office of Economic Development Rolling deadlineAdult and Adolescent Mental Health & Substance Abuse Community Program GrantsCounty of Kauaʻi$1.0M Rolling deadlineRegenerative Tourism ProgramCounty of Hawaiʻi Department of Research and Development$25K Rolling deadlineCounty of Maui Office of Economic Development Grant ProgramCounty of Maui Office of Economic Development

19 open grants are listed for Hawaii in the OpenGrants database — refreshed on every site build. Search all of them.

Hawaii grants by category

Environment7 open Community Development6 open

Funders with open Hawaii programs

County of Hawaiʻi Department of Research and Development6 openMaui County3 openMaui County Office of Economic Development2 openEnvironmental Protection & Sustainability Division1 openDepartment Of Housing And Urban Development1 openCounty of Kauaʻi1 open

Key Funding Sources in Hawaii

Hawaii Community Foundation$100M+ in assets supporting Hawaiian communitiesExplore Programs ↗HTDC (Hawaii Technology Development Corp)Tech accelerator and SBIR support programsExplore Programs ↗Office of Hawaiian AffairsGrants for Native Hawaiian community developmentExplore Programs ↗