OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS (OHA): OHA financial assistance program serves primarily the native Hawaiian community. Ag-related-community-based projects targeting the native Hawaiian community may qualify for funding. For eligibility inquiries, contact:
Office of Hawaii Affairs
CBED Specialist
711 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 500
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Tel: (808) 594-1752, Fax: (808) 594-1865
SELECTED COUNTY AGENCIES:
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, COUNTY OF MAUI, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR: The Economic Development Program grants support to a diversity of economic sectors including agriculture. Grant applications are readily available and will be evaluated by a review team. Contact:
Office of Economic Development
County of Maui
200 S. High Street, 6th Floor
Wailuku, HI 96793
Tel: (808) 270-7710, Fax: (808) 270-7995
E-mail: rbaker@mauicountyoed.com
- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development (HUD) provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to cities including the City and County of Honolulu. CDBG funds are divided in loans, grants, and technical assistance to economic development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income people. Funded projects have included rural economic, and agricultural development projects. Contact:
Chief, CBDG Unit
Department of Budget & Fiscal Services
City and County of Honolulu
530 South King Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Tel: (808) 527-5067
Fax: (808) 527-6968
- COUNTY OF HAWAII (BIG ISLAND):
The County of Hawai`i Department of Research and Development provides grant awards to non-profit organizations for initiatives that improve the quality of life for the people of Hawai`i County through responsible and sustainable economic, societal and environmental practices in agricultural research that is innovative or urgent in nature, marketing and promotion of products and the collections and dissemination of information.
State & County Agencies Funding Sources — Hawaii Department of Agriculture
