Hawaii grants for Small businesses

This program provides financial reimbursement to small businesses and agricultural cooperatives in the Western U.S. for international marketing efforts aimed at expanding their global reach and increasing exports of U.S. food and agricultural products.

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit entities to develop and preserve affordable housing for low-income residents in Maui County.

This funding initiative provides financial support to small businesses on Kauai for energy efficiency upgrades, helping to cover labor costs associated with implementing energy-saving technologies.

This program provides funding to organizations in Hawaii for projects that improve watershed health, promote community education, and support research in East Maui's water resource areas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs that teach Maui County residents essential financial skills, promote small business success, and enhance workforce development, particularly for underserved communities.

This funding opportunity supports sustainable building projects and resilient housing designs, particularly those led by or benefiting women, youth, and traditional native Hawaiian practices.

This grant provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover in their communities.

This program provides flexible funding to local governments to improve housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals in their communities.

This grant provides financial assistance to Maui-based businesses impacted by the recent wildfires, helping them cover essential expenses like rent, utilities, and inventory replacement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in Maui County, with a focus on initiatives led by women, youth, and traditional native Hawaiian practices.

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is offering the Micro-Grant for Food Security Program (MGFSP) for its fourth consecutive year. This program, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the 2018 Farm Bill, has a total of $3,576,470 available. The grant aims to support small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations, aligning with a mission to enhance the quantity and quality of locally grown food, particularly in food-insecure communities. This initiative directly supports food security and local agricultural development within Hawaii. The MGFSP targets individuals, including backyard farmers, with a grant amount of $5,000 per applicant, and organizations registered to do business in Hawaii, such as Native Hawaiian groups, nonprofits, and federally funded educational facilities, with a grant amount of $10,000 per applicant. Individual applicants must be Hawaii residents, at least 18 years old, and heads of household, while previous MGFSP awardees are ineligible. Organizations receiving awards are required to provide matching funds of at least 10% of the grant amount, which cannot be derived from other federal sources. The program seeks to empower both individuals and organizations to contribute to local food production and security. The program's priorities and focus areas include small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations, and apiary. Funded activities for small-scale gardening can involve purchasing tools, equipment, soil, seeds, plants, canning equipment, refrigeration, composting equipment, and supplies for hydroponic and aeroponic farming. For small-scale herding and livestock operations, funds can be used for purchasing animals or buying, erecting, or repairing fencing. Apiary support includes bees, bee boxes, education, and expanding food markets. These diverse areas reflect a comprehensive approach to fostering local food systems. Expected outcomes of the MGFSP include an increase in the quantity and quality of locally grown food within food-insecure communities across Hawaii. Measurable results will be seen through the implementation of small-scale gardening, herding, and livestock operations, and apiary development. By providing financial support for essential resources and equipment, the program anticipates a direct positive impact on food self-sufficiency and the resilience of local food systems. The grant duration is four years, allowing for sustained development and the achievement of long-term goals.

This funding program provides financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, fishers, and agricultural businesses in Hawaii affected by the Kona Low storms of 2026, helping them recover and restore their operations.

This program provides $1,500 in immediate financial support to farmers and ranchers in Hawaii who have been directly impacted by recent storm systems, helping them recover and sustain their operations.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Maui County for community-based projects that preserve and promote Hawaiian cultural and natural resources through land stewardship, ecological restoration, and language revitalization.

This grant provides financial assistance to businesses located along Dillingham Boulevard that have been economically affected by the Honolulu Rail Transit construction.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and partnerships operating farms or ranches in Kauai, aimed at expanding agricultural production and enhancing sustainability within the local food system.

This grant provides funding to establish local hubs that will assist community organizations in Hawaii with managing projects focused on environmental resilience and stewardship.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations that propose projects and events aimed at boosting economic growth and creating sustainable jobs in Maui County.

This program provides financial support to organizations in Maui County for projects that promote economic growth, community resilience, and sustainability, focusing on job creation and local economic diversification.

This program provides financial support to small-scale farmers and ranchers in Maui County for agricultural needs, prioritizing socially disadvantaged applicants and those engaged in food production or livestock.