Applications are now being accepted for the Hoʻomohala Waiwai Kaiaulu– Community Economic Development Grants.
Donor Name: Office of Hawaiian Affairs
State: Hawaii
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/22/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Hoʻomohala Waiwai Kaiaulu – Community Economic Development Grants Purpose: Support programs and practices that strengthen ‘economic development in and for Hawaiian communities, including projects that support successful, community-strengthening Native Hawaiian-owned businesses; projects that support the establishment of new markets for Native Hawaiian products (kalo, loko i‘a grown fish, etc.) that can provide Native Hawaiian producers a livable wage; and/or projects that support the establishment and operationalization of indigenous economic system consistent with Native Hawaiian knowledge, culture, values and practices.
Funding Information
- Minimum Award Amount- $250,000.
- Maximum Award Amount- $400,000.
Grant Period
The applicant may select a grant award period of one (1) year, two (2) years, or three (3) years from the contract start date based on their project.
Geographic Service Areas
Geographic coverage of the project’s service and/or activities areas includes the islands of Hawai‘i, Maui, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i, O‘ahu, and Kaua‘i.
Eligibility Criteria
Reminder, to be eligible for OHA Grant funding consideration, an applicant shall:
- Be registered to do business in the State of Hawaiʻi
- Non-profit Organizations
- Provide services to Native Hawaiians and/or Native Hawaiian community(ies) in the State of Hawaiʻi
- Have an IRS Letter of Determination.
For more information, visit OHA.