The Ke Alahele Education Fund created by the Maui Economic Development Board to help local educators, individuals, parent groups and other organizations enhance student learning as well as augment their own professional development.
Donor Name: Maui Economic Development Board
State: Hawaii
County: Maui County (HI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Fund’s goals are to:
- Support needs, actions and efforts in the STEM areas (science, technology, engineering and math) that enhance education systems and activities.
- Align education initiatives with Focus Maui Nui’s vision, values and strategies
- Promote education experiences that meet or exceed the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards set by the Hawaii Department of Education
- Eliminate barriers to access tools that enrich educational opportunities in STEM
Supported activities may include but are not limited to:
- Internships for students or educators
- Culture – Science Integration
- Project-based, service-based learning
- Sustainability, renewable energy projects, health care, and agriculture
- Apprenticeships and entrepreneurship
- Innovative curriculum
- Professional development or training for educators
- Purchase of supplies or equipment to enhance science, technology, engineering and/or math (STEM) activity
Funding Information
- On average grant awards are $3,000 per qualified applicant.
- Proposals are for a one-year period.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants must be an educator, organization, school or student
- Have submitted final reports for prior grants awards
For more information, visit MEDB.
