Hawaii Food and Nutrition Grants

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 supports youth aged 15 to 24 in Oahu to create and implement innovative climate projects that address local environmental challenges.

This program provides funding to state and territorial agricultural agencies to support local food production and improve food security in underserved areas across the U.S. and its territories.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and collaborative partnerships in Hawai‘i to improve community food security and resilience in response to the impacts of COVID-19.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maui County that are working to improve access to healthy food for families affected by food insecurity.

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 grant provides funding to agricultural professionals and organizations in the Western U.S. to implement educational and demonstration projects that promote the adoption of sustainable farming practices based on previous research findings.

This grant provides financial support and resources to women entrepreneurs in Hawaii, particularly those from Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or Asian backgrounds, to help grow their early-stage businesses.

This grant provides funding to organizations working to improve environmental justice and community resilience in underserved areas of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Hawaii by addressing issues like air quality, water contamination, and public health disparities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi that are working to improve food security by enhancing local food systems, increasing access to nutritious food for low-income residents, and promoting resilience among vulnerable populations.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on emotional, occupational, and nutritional health, primarily in specific states and areas near Rosendin or Modular Power Solutions offices.

This program provides financial support to individuals and organizations in Hawaii for projects that enhance local food production, focusing on sustainable agriculture to improve food security in communities.

This funding initiative provides microgrants to Hawai‘i residents for small-scale agricultural projects that improve local food production and security.

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.

This grant provides funding to educational institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies for projects that enhance agriculture and food systems in Hawaiʻi Island communities, focusing on sustainability and local food access.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maui County organizations focused on improving access to locally sourced food for residents, especially those in vulnerable populations facing food insecurity.

This program provides financial incentives to farmers in select U.S. states to adopt agroforestry practices that integrate trees and shrubs into their agricultural systems, promoting environmental sustainability and new revenue opportunities.

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in the Koʻolau region of Oʻahu that enhance resilience, well-being, and connections among residents, particularly in historically under-resourced areas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Hawai‘i that deliver essential services to vulnerable children aged 0-5 and their families, promoting their healthy development and well-being.

This program provides funding to organizations that will create a voucher system to help Lanai residents access fresh, locally grown food, supporting the local agricultural economy and enhancing food security.