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The Maui American Job Center provides individualized career pathways, education and training opportunities, employment support and services, and HireNet Hawai‘i support. The American Job Center is located within the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui County Service Center.
For more information or to schedule an appointment please visit us in person or give us a call.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
*Closed for Holidays
Under the State of Hawaiʻi's Business, Economic Development & Tourism's (DBEDT), the Business Development & Support Division (BDSD) promotes industry development and diversification in Hawaii by supporting existing and emerging industries; attracting new investment and businesses that can create more high-skilled, quality jobs in the State; increasing exports of Hawaii products and services; expanding Hawaii’s participation in global trade and commerce; by supporting small business and community-based organizations; and building resiliency to downturn in defense industry spending.
The Enterprise Zones (EZ) Partnership Program gives State & County benefits to companies in an effort to stimulate business activity, job preservation, and job creation in areas where they are most appropriate or most needed. If your business meets the eligibility requirements and you enroll in the program you can reduce your State taxes and receive other county benefits for up to seven years!
State Benefits
Businesses which satisfy annual requirements will qualify for the following State tax benefits for up to seven consecutive years:
NOTE: The two non-refundable income tax credits combined may not exceed 100% of income tax owed to the State.
Maui County (Maui, Lanai, and Molokai)
Each county offers eligible businesses additional benefits. To see the benefits offered in Hawaii’s other counties, please visit invest.hawaii.gov/ez.
Additional options for Manufacturing and Agricultural Businesses:
Companies must meet the following requirements:
Other businesses are not eligible, including retailers and some professional services. Contractors (firms which build, maintain, or repair real estate, such as custodial, construction, painting, electrical, and plumbing firms) also are ineligible to enroll in the EZ program.
Each county may select up to six zones for approval by the Governor. Zones exist for 20 years each. Zones may also be expanded to include adjacent eligible areas during the zone’s 20-year existence. 20 zones currently exist statewide.
State of Hawaii
View a statewide map of all zone locations in Hawaii.
Maui County (Maui, Molokai, & Lanai)
View a map of Maui County zones
To see the maps of EZ locations in Hawaii’s other counties, please visit invest.hawaii.gov/ez
To see if your business is located within a zone, please see the Hawaii Office of Planning interactive GIS Maps: http://histategis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=3f874cf1bee84b169fe69f4c99a4eec5
To enroll in the EZ program complete the following steps:
Once complete, DBEDT will verify that your business is EZ-eligible and will then forward your application to your County EZ Coordinator. You will be notified by mail if your EZ application is approved. If approved, your 84-month period of eligibility will usually begin on the first day of the month following your approval date.
All companies within the EZ program are required to do the following:
The Enterprise Zones Program recognizes that small family-run agricultural businesses may not necessarily employ full-time workers other than their family. As such, agricultural businesses:
After a company completes seven (7) years in the EZ program they are graduated and cannot re-enroll. Agricultural production and manufacturing companies, however, can apply for a 3-Year Extension.
State EZ Coordinator: (808) 586-2582
For more information on county benefits, contact your County EZ Coordinator:
Hawaii Revised Statutes for EZ
Hawaii Administrative Rules for EZ
Click here to see our EZ Success Stories
Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Business Development & Support Division
No. 1 Capital District Building
250 South Hotel Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 587-2750
If you are with a nonprofit organization seeking funding, please complete our short application. If you have any questions on the application or our grants process, please email our HCF team at mauistrong@hcf-hawaii.org.
HCF is seeking funding requests for the Maui Strong Fund that have clear alignment with coordinated efforts on the ground on Maui. Requested fund amounts should align with the capacity of the organization to manage the grant funds (i.e., the organization has sufficient staff, accounting procedures, experience with programming, etc.). Independent efforts or self-deployment from neighbor islands or out-of-state organizations that have not been requested by Maui-based communities will likely not be funded. Read Maui Strong Funding Opportunity for detailed instructions on how to apply for a grant from the Maui Strong Fund.
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for financial resources from the Maui Strong Fund.
Non-501(c)(3) organizations are encouraged to find an existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to serve as fiscal sponsor, and submitted projects must be charitable in nature. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
To apply for funding, please log in or register for an account to the Grants Portal. If you need assistance, please view our Applicant User Guide, Frequently Asked Questions, How-To Videos, and/or submit a support ticket.
HCF staff will review applications weekly. Applicants should receive a status update or decision from HCF staff within one to three weeks.
Maui Strong Fund Frequently Asked Questions
As of August 25, 2023, $67,559,959 has been donated to the Maui Strong Fund.
Click here to see the list of past Maui Strong Fund Grantees.
As of August 16, 2023, in little over a week after the devastating Maui wildfires, the Maui Strong Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation has received $35M from over 125,000 donors in 40 countries to support Maui communities affected by the devastating wildfires. Their team has been working with partners on the ground to understand the evolving needs and deploy these funds quickly and for high impact.
Partners in this round of funding are providing a wide range of important services including:
- coordination and shipping of fresh food and goods from Moloka‘i farmers, hunters and fishers
- temporary shelter support
- rental deposits and assistance for transitional housing- support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities- refrigerated trucks for food storage
- mobile clinics and traveling medical care
- gift cards to meet youth needs
- transportation coordination
- grief support, crisis intervention, mental health and well-being counseling
- gas and grocery gift cards
- standalone power stations
- internet access and mobile device charging
- emergency mobile pharmaceutical support
- vision clinics for those who need contacts or glasses replaced
- immigrant-focused services, including free green card replacement
- emergency shelter and feed for dogs, cats, and livestock that need temporary housing while displaced residents take care of other needs, and more.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email us at mauistrong@hcf-hawaii.org.
The Maui Small Business Recovery Grant Program was established by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with American Express and with support from Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, to support disaster recovery in Maui through grants to small businesses impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires of August 2023.
In collaboration with the Maui Chamber of Commerce and LahainaTown Action Committee, the program will provide $5,000 grants and business coaching to 100 small businesses to help them recover and build long-term resilience in the face of economic challenges.
To be eligible for a $5,000 grant, businesses must:
-Employ at least three (3) but no more than twenty (20) individuals (including owners)
-Have at least one physical location or online business in Maui established on or prior to August 1, 2023
-Have experienced financial loss due to the Maui wildfires
-Not have sufficient financial resources to cover the business damage/loss that their business experienced as a result the Maui wildfires
-Meet all other eligibility criteria specified in the application
See more on eligibility here, including ineligible businesses. Other Terms and Conditions apply.
It is anticipated that applicants will be notified of their status by June 15, 2024. For more information, visit our FAQs.
Grantees must attend monthly sessions aimed at providing business owners with strategies on how to rebuild and grow their business.
These sessions will cover all aspects of building a stronger, more resilient business, including the role of disaster preparedness plans, informed by the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s educational resources. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program.
Eligible business owners can apply for the grant, between April 17 and May 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. HDT.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:59PM HDT.
Complete this application for the chance to be selected for the Maui Small Business Recovery Grant Program. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. HDT.
To apply, visit: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/maui-small-business-recovery-grant-program or click here to Start Application.
For any questions, contact resilience@uschamber.com.
HireMaui is a free community initiative to support thousands of residents suddenly left unemployed after the tragic wildfires on Maui. HireMaui provides a chance for displaced workers to get back on their feet and local companies to fill much needed positions.
The personal and economic consequences of sudden unemployment under tragic circumstances are profound. HireMaui is here to connect people with organizations who are ready to welcome them as employees.
• Click here to find jobs and apply for temporary or long-term positions across the state
• Have a job opening you'd like to post? Register to start listing jobs today to find capable workers for positions you need to fill now.
For additional information and resources on Maui disaster relief, including financial, mental health, housing, and more, visit our Maui Resouces page.
HireMaui is a community initiative powered by the ALTRES Foundation in partnership with State of Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and other community partners.
USDA offers programs that can help with wildfire recovery, as well as those that can help you manage risk on your operation.
Click here to see the USDA Wildfire Disaster Recovery assistance programs:
• The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish. It covers losses due to an eligible adverse weather or loss conditions as well as expenses associated with transportation of water and feed to livestock. ELAP is not eligible on federally managed lands.
• The Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops to protect against natural disasters that result in lower yields or crop losses or prevents crop planting. Producers must have obtained NAP coverage for the crop year in which the loss occurs.
• The Tree Assistance Program provides cost-share assistance to replant or rehabilitate trees, bushes or vines lost during the natural disaster.
This program provides assistance for trees, bushes or vines not covered by the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program or crop insurance.
•The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides benefits to livestock owners and contract growers who experience livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by specific adverse weather, disease, or animal attacks.
• The Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) provides benefits for grazing losses due to wildfire. LFP benefits may also be available for loss of grazing acres due to wildfires on federally managed lands on which a producer is prohibited, by a federal agency, from grazing normally permitted livestock.
• Emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program acres allows producers to graze livestock on lands enrolled in CRP, except for during primary nesting season.
• Livestock producers who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock Forage Disaster Program for forage losses due to severe drought or wildfire will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments to compensate for increases in supplemental feed costs through the Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP).
• The Environmental Quality Incentives Program provides financial and technical assistance to implement conservation practices. Common practices to help recover from wildfire include installing erosion control measures, planting trees, thinning and removing damaged trees and reseeding and replanting riparian areas.
• The Emergency Watershed Protection Program– with recovery and floodplain easement options – provides personalized advice and financial assistance to relieve imminent threats to life and property caused by floods, fires, windstorms, and other natural disasters that impair a watershed.
• Farm Loans: USDA offers a variety of direct and guaranteed loans, including operating and emergency loans to eligible producers unable to secure commercial financing. Loans can help producers replace essential property, purchase inputs like livestock, equipment, feed and seed, cover family living expenses or refinance farm-related debts and other needs.
Learn about general eligibility for USDA’s disaster assistance programs: Disaster-Assistance-at-a-Glance Fact Sheet
For more information on USDA programs and how they can support, please contact the following or visit the Kahului Service Center at the address listed below.
Kahului Service Center
77 Hookele Street, 2nd Floor Kahului, HI 96732
Mr. Gerald Gregory
Natural Resources Conservation Service
gerald.gregory@usda.gov
(808) 214-1747
Ms. Nenita Acob
Rural Development
nenita.acob@usda.gov
(808) 871-5500 ext. 4
NAMI Hawaii is dedicated to supporting the Maui community through our Maui Strong Support Group. This program offers a safe and confidential space for individuals whose lives were impacted by the fires. Our support group is led by trained facilitators who provide guidance, peer support, and practical tools for managing mental health conditions. Participants can expect:
Our Maui Strong Support Group meets in person at the Maui Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) on the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds.
We have a monthly Lahaina Maui Strong Support Group at Maui CCBHC, meeting on the last Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM, and a new Connection Group for peers living with mental illness on the third Tuesdays of each month at 5:30PM at Teran James Young Foundation (1727 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku).
If you are someone affected by the Maui wildfires, you are welcome to join us to find support and recovery among people who also have lived experiences.
Last Wednesday of the month:
Maui Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
1830 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, Hawaii
Third Tuesdays of the month:
Teran James Young Foundation
1727 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku
To join the Maui Strong Support Group, simply attend our monthly meeting at Maui CCBHC. If you would like more information or have any questions, contact anisa@namihawaii.org. You can also email NAMI Hawaii or register at maui@namihawaii.org, info@namihawaii.org or call (808) 591-1297.
There is no need to sign up in advance—just come as you are. We look forward to welcoming you to our supportive community.
NAMI Hawaii (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. We provide support, education, and advocacy to ensure that individuals in our community have access to the resources they need to achieve mental wellness. Through programs like the Maui Strong Support Group, we aim to foster resilience and connection within our community.
Maui Phone: (808) 591-1297
Email for Oahu: info@namihawaii.org or for Maui, Lanai, and Molokai: maui@namihawaii.org
Last Wednesday of the month:
Maui Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
1830 Honoapiilani Hwy
Lahaina, Hawaii
Third Tuesdays of the month:
Teran James Young Foundation
1727 Wili Pa Loop, Wailuku
For general inquiries, please contact us at the phone number or emails above.
We are always looking for volunteers, if you have a lived experience and want to give back please email info@namihawaii.org.
From "hello" to help. We've got you covered with over 4,000 local resources. AUW 2-1-1 is Hawaiʻi's only statewide helpline connecting you with resources you need. Whether you need information and resources or immediate emergency assistance, our 211 Helpline Specialists are available to guide you. Based on your needs and location, we can find helpful resources that you can take advantage of right away.
To find resources outside of Hawaii, use your state’s 211. Find your local 211.
Select a method that works best for you. When you call, a live voice is on the other end - ready to help.
or local: 808-275-2000
toll-free: 1-877-275-6569
For better results, please be ready to provide your zip code, age, and gender identity.
to: 877-275-6569
For better results, please be ready to provide your zip code, age, and gender identity.
Click here to search our online Resource Database to find help you need!
7am - 10pm, 7 days a week.
For better results, please be ready to provide your zip code, age, and gender identity.
Allow one business day.
For better results, please include your zip code, age, and gender identity.
Mental Health Assessment & Treatment
Mental Health Support Services
Substance Use Disorder Services
Transportation Expense Assistance
AUW's 211 Helpline employs dedicated staff to curate and maintain resource data and programs. We are the best and most-trusted source of social service resources in the state of Hawaiʻi. We will assist to connect 211 users with resources that best fit their geography and need.
Maui United Way (MUW) has provided support to 18 of our local nonprofit partners offering disaster relief in the wake of the devastating fires on Maui. They are now planning for what comes next for Maui County, talking story with survivors, nonprofits, and our donors and funders to determine how to have the greatest impact.
MUW will be back with a new round of granting opportunities soon. Please know how grateful we are to everyone who has done so much. You embody the true spirit of aloha! #LocalsHelpingLocals.
Get the most current labor market information on jobs, wages, unemployment, and more! Browse Hawaii’s industry and employment statistics, trends, and other economic data.
HIWI is Hawaii's labor market information system maintained by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations' Research and Statistics Office. It is specifically designed for employers, job seekers, researchers and analysts, and others seeking economic and workforce information. HIWI provides easy access to a complete set of data tools in one web site. Get the most current labor market information on jobs, wages, unemployment, and more! Examples of HIWI features that help employers, job seekers, and researchers and analysts include:
For Employers: Workforce and economic data, Education and training, Affirmative Action (EEO), Occupational wages, post job openings, find workers
For Jobseekers: Find employers near you, education and training, career assistance, find a job
For Researchers & Analysts: Occupational data, Industry data, Area data, Local Employment Dynamics, Workforce data and reports with data visualizations.
Quick Data Links
If you need assistance on HireNet Hawaii, please call the American Job Center
Oahu: 808-768-5701
Maui/Molokai/Lanai: 808-270-5777
Hawaii: 808-935-6527
Kauai: 808-274-3056
Hirenet Hawaiʻi is the largest job database for the state, and is designed with Hawaiʻi’s businesses in mind, catering to both job seekers and employers. HireNet Hawaii also offers apprenticeships and training, labor market information and service locations for the State of Hawaii.
Job Seekers and Employers: HireNet Hawaii provides a range of employment tools for job seekers and employers in Hawaii. Job seekers can access job listings, create resumes, and explore education and training opportunities on the platform.
Employer Services: Employers can post job openings, search through resumes to find potential candidates, access industry statistics, and much more on HireNet Hawaii. Employers may also receive direct referrals from HireNet Hawaiʻi’s virtual recruiter to assure they get the best match for their positions. Most importantly, all of these services are available at not cost.
Comprehensive Job Search: HireNet Hawaii aggregates job listings from various local and national job search websites, making it a one-stop resource for job seekers in Hawaii.
How to Navigate HireNetHawaii PDF
Unemployment Insurance Work Registration Instructions PDF
Resume Builder Instructions PDF
Equal Opportunity Employer/ProgramAuxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD/TTY Dial 711 then ask for (808)586-8844.
The hub will provide access to relief application assistance, legal aid, document replacements, mental & physical health support, Foodland vouchers, HEPA air purification systems, workforce training, financial support may be available, and more.
The hub will host both non-profit service providers and representatives from various agencies, on a rotating basis, including:
For more information, go to hawaiiancouncil.org/helpmaui/mauiresources
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement,
Kākoʻo Maui Relief & Aid Services Center
Maui Mall (next to the UPS Store and TJ Max)
153 E Kamehameha Ave, Suite 101
Hours: (updated as of July 26, 2024)Monday-Friday: from 9am-5pm
Phone: 808-204-2722
Email: kakoomaui@hawaiiancouncil.org
Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief: We understand volunteers are needed in the short term and long term as we recover from the Maui fires.
The County of Maui Volunteer Center is the one resource and catalyst on Maui that leads, connects, and mobilizes volunteers and volunteer agencies to contribute to a better life on Maui. The website, www.handsonmaui.com, is our main ongoing service to the community and is interactive, informative, and educational. Non-profit agencies have the ability to register and use a complete volunteer management system. Residents and visitors are able to search for volunteer opportunities with ease.
You can also follow-us on Facebook, our Maui Volunteers Facebook page and/or Instagram.
The American Job Center is your one-stop shop to find FREE services for job seekers and employers, including:
Resume Advice: Before you fill in the blanks, do some research, on what language to use, or Salary Expectations
Ready to apply for jobs? Find the Right Fit, Industry, or Sector
Research Companies: Preview Virtual Booths connect with employers with one click.
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This grant program is being offered by the State of Hawaii, County of Maui, Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO), and Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB). The purpose of this grant program is to support Maui-based businesses that have been directly or indirectly impacted by the August 8, 2023 Lahaina and Upcountry wildfires.
In order to be eligible to receive funding, business owners must have:
Rental Property income landlords/businesses are not eligible for this funding opportunity.
Applications will be accepted until funds are exhausted. Due to the high demand for grant funding, it may not be possible to provide grants to all eligible applicants. Grants will range from $1,000 to $20,000, with the assigned grant processing agency determined by the applicant's gross annual income for the 2022 tax year or an extrapolation of the most recent General Excise Tax (GET) filing period for businesses established for less than one year.
The grant processing agency will be assigned depending on the applicant’s gross annual income for the 2022 tax year, or for businesses established for less than 1 year, an extrapolation of the most recent General Excise Tax (GET) filing period as follows:
If awarded, funds may be used for the following costs incurred as of August 9, 2023 or later:
If awarded, funds may NOT be used for the following:
Each grant processing agency reserves the right to establish additional eligibility criteria, document requirements, funding restrictions, and grant activity requirements.
If awarded, grant revenue may be taxable. Consult with a tax professional regarding proper tax treatment of these funds.
Contact info@mauibusinessbridgegrants.org for additional information or submit an application here:
Text ALOHA to 741741 or text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor.*
For international support, click here.
Text ALOHA or HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States – 24/7, free, confidential. Crisis Text Line (CTL) is here for you. A live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool calm.
Here’s everything you need to know about moving from totally overwhelmed, to a cool, calm “I’ve got this.” You can get through anxiety.
Eating disorders are physical and mental illnesses that cause people to severely alter their eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions.
Depression is no regular grade bad day. It’s an ongoing, incapacitating heaviness that lasts for hours, days, weeks, or even years. You are not alone. We’re here to support you. Click here for more...
Suicide is a leading cause of death. It’s also preventable. In U.S. alone, we have the ability to save nearly 45,000 lives every year. Click here for more...
We all need healthy ways to cope with the hard stuff. We’re here to help you find a healthy alternative to self-harm. Click here for more...
Gun violence is a public health crisis that threatens the physical and mental health of our communities. If you’re struggling to find ways to cope, you’re not alone. Click here for more...
Feeling lonely isn’t uncommon. When the feeling of loneliness continues it can be seriously damaging to your mental health. Text CONNECT to 741741 if you need support now. Click here for more...
If you have any questions throughout the application process, email admissions@crisistextline.org and someone will get back to you!
This information is for our service in the United States.
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Signup to list your home and immediately connect with displaced families that match your home’s parameters: location, number of bedrooms, monthly rent, etc. Once you connect, take the lease conversation offline and proceed as you see fit.
Maui Hale Match has no financial assistance component, but if you connect with a FEMA-eligible family, they will likely qualify for FEMA rental assistance.
Benefits:
Over 10,000 residents lost their homes in the Maui wildfires of August 2023. This platform was built after seeing that our neighbors needed an efficient way to connect with each other, as landlords and renters. And, we realized that by collecting our community’s housing requests in one place, we can share important statistics to inform decision making and empower data-driven solutions to our housing problem.
We truly hope this tool helps you, whether you are looking for a stable home or offering one to the community.
Maui has 12,000+ Short-Term Rentals and 12,000+ Second Homes. We must house 3,000+ Displaced Families
By collecting families’ housing needs in one place, we offer a uniquely powerful view into Maui’s housing crisis. We encourage government leaders, community organizations, builders, developers, and anyone else shaping our housing solutions to use this data to make informed decisions.
See Housing Request Statistics
See Short-Term Rental Conversion Statistics
See more Housing resource links here
For questions & any issues, please contact: support@mauihalematch.org
Maui Hale Match is a project of Maui Rapid Response.
Due to the ongoing impact of the Maui wildfires, exceptions are being made to allow SBA borrowers additional time to recover from this catastrophic event. SBA will accept late federal disaster loan applications for property damage caused by the Maui wildfires until June 11, 2024, without written explanation. No one is obligated to accept an approved loan.
May 10, 2024 is the deadline to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), these loans are available to businesses and nonprofits across the state. EIDL are available to businesses and private non-profit organizations to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage
SBA customer service representatives are available at the following Maui locations to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each individual complete their application.
Disaster Recovery Center
Lahaina Civic Center
1840 Honoapi‘ilani Hwy (HI-30), Lahaina
Mondays-Fridays 8 am-4 pm
Saturdays 8 am-2 pm
Kako’o Maui Relief & Aid Services
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA)
70 E Ka‘ahumanu Avenue, Kahului
Mondays-Fridays 8 am-6 pm
For more information, click here.
Every home built, renovated, or repaired by Habitat Maui is a partnership between hundreds of volunteers, organizations, donors, and families. You can make a difference! Join us on our construction sites and work alongside our team, partner families, and other volunteers. We welcome all levels of experience.
Habitat Maui is currently building two homes in Kula, on Hawaiian Homelands. (last updated April 2024)
Are you over 18? Would you like to help out on a construction site?
Click here to sign up with our Habitat for Humanity Maui construction crew.
They work Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8:30-3:30. Select the day you would like to join them, and tell us a bit about yourself by answering our registration questions. You'll notice we only have space for three volunteers each day. Please only sign up for 2 consecutive days.
Volunteers interested in future disaster relief efforts, please also submit your information here: Disaster Relief Volunteer List. Your contact will be added to our list of volunteers for our rebuilding efforts for families affected by the wildfires. You will receive updates, progress and any volunteer opportunities directly for this cause.
Together, we will (re)build homes, communities and hope.
Click here to learn more about donating and volunteering towards our rebuilding efforts.
Rainelle Lushina
Volunteer Program Director
1162 Lower Main Street, Wailuku, HI 96793
Email: Volunteer@habitat-maui.org or info@habitat-maui.org
Office Phone: 808-242-1140
Fax: 808-242-1141
Once you've submitted the registration form, you'll receive an auto generated email with the details of your chosen shift. We will confirm your date with another email within three days of your registration. The link to cancel will also be in that email.
If you have questions about our volunteer opportunities, please email Volunteer@habitat-maui.org.
They desperately need fosters (updated Dec 10, 2023)
Maui Humane Society has reached over 100% capacity in the dog kennels. We are caring for more than 60 dogs in shelter with capacity only for 40, totaling to more than 130 dogs in our shelter and in foster homes. Our Cat Ohana is filled with cats and kittens. Our Critter Corner is bursting with rabbits and Guinea Pigs.
If you have been considering fostering or adopting, NOW is the time.
Maui Humane Society has been in emergency response mode since the fires. While cats are still being rescued from the burn zone, our shelter is continuing to operate at a high capacity. When you foster one dog, you open a kennel for another dog who needs critical care before being reunited with their Ohana or adopted to a new one.
As an SOS Foster, you don't need prior fostering experience. Come to the shelter, any day of the week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our staff can help find an animal that will best fit your Ohana, get you all the supplies you need and send you on your way! If you would like to foster one of our dogs and you have your own dog(s) at home, please bring them down to the shelter so our staff can help ensure they are a good match.
View Our Adoptable and Foster Pets
(Animals with a "Foster Home" banner are already in foster homes)
Volunteering is one of the best ways to give back to your community! Watch the video to see why Maui Humane Society LOVES and needs our volunteers. You might just find that its the best thing you do for the animals in need, and for yourself!
We look forward to working together to save Maui’s Homeless Animals!
The Volunteer Program is absolutely vital to the success of Maui Humane Society. Working with more than 16,000 hours in the last year, our volunteer team is exciting and thriving. We are extremely proud of the difference our volunteers make, in our shelter, with our animals, and throughout the community.
Interested in joining the Volunteer Program at Maui Humane Society? You can now attend our New Volunteer Orientation online. Click ‘Let’s Get Started’ to begin!
Are you visiting our island, and interested in helping out? Learn more about our Beach Buddies Visitor Program!
As a volunteer at MHS you will have the chance to meet other volunteers, MHS staff, like minded people in your community, and countless loving pets looking for their forever homes. Challenge yourself to learn new skills, accomplish fulfilling tasks, and change the world one purposeful action at a time.
Everything our volunteers do makes a difference in the lives of our animals.You will have the opportunity to work hands on with adoptable animals, participate in community events and fundraisers, assist MHS staff and make a difference in the life of homeless pets. Sign up with a friend to maximize the fun! Make positive change, and touch the lives of the animals and people of Maui today!
There are many different ways to volunteer at Maui Humane Society. You can help with:
We believe instilling a sense of compassion and caring in our next generation is essential to the wellbeing of animals in our community. Volunteering as a team with your keiki is a great way to give back and lead by example.
Adult volunteers 18 and up who are a member of our Volunteer Team may bring their keiki ages 5-15 to volunteer alongside them. ‘Ohana Volunteer teams can participate in many volunteer activities such as dog walking, cat socialization, administrative help, and fundraising and special events.
There are many different ways to volunteer as ‘Ohana at Maui Humane Society. You can help with:
• Administrative Assistance
• Cat Care and Socialization
• Education
• Outreach
• Facilities and Gardening
• Foster Program
• Fundraising
• Special Events
For more information, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at (808) 877-3680 ext. 224 or volunteer@mauihumanesociety.org
Hawaiʻi People’s Fund is committed to supporting grassroots organizations implementing direct actions to reduce the harm of current systemic failures and organizing to build power for indigenous and marginalized communities. We welcome strategic proposals that aim to support our beloved community and build towards a more just and equitable future ($5,000 maximum request).
Hawaiʻi People’s Fund is mobilizing to help provide immediate relief to those directly impacted by the wildfires on Maui Island. While organizations may apply for Urgent Action Grants to support change-oriented direct actions happening in communities across the pae ʻāīna, the Hawaiʻi People’s Fund is prioritizing assistance to huis mobilizing to provide immediate relief to those directly impacted by the wildfires on Maui Island.
We understand that low-income families, houseless communities, people with disabilities, indigenous, immigrant, and communities of color are disproportionately impacted by crisis (in addition to ongoing systemic oppression). Community organizing is essential at this moment to protect ‘āina kulaiwi, heal lives and spirits, and ensure our most vulnerable communities can stay safe.
Examples of projects/responses can include:
To accommodate real-time response to community needs, the Hawaiʻi People’s Fund will make the following special considerations to those responding to issues related to the August 2023 fires on Maui:
(The People’s Fund reserves the right to expedite larger awards to past and current grantees providing direct, immediate relief to those recovering from the Maui wildfires. Email hawaiipf@gmail.com)
Since 1972, the Hawaiʻi People’s Fund has stood in solidarity with those individuals and organizations who have been working to upend and heal systems of oppression for 50 years.
Tax ID/EIN 23-7250803Hawaiʻi Peopleʻs Fund is a 501c3 nonprofit organization registered in the State of Hawaiʻi.
The Lehua Sprouts Forth Grant, provided by Feed the Hunger Fund & Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, supports Maui small businesses and entrepreneurs on their journey to rebuilding, fostering resilience and growth toward stability.
In our first round of grants, the Feed the Hunger Fun was able to grant $45,000 to a number of Maui businesses and entrepreneurs.
This grant will remain open until all funding has been dispersed.
To apply to this second round, click this Kupu Mai Ka Lehua Application Link
The Ohia Lehua, the first plant to emerge from barren lava rock, symbolizes the resilience of the people of Lahaina affected by the August 2023 fires.
Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi is a public interest legal service provider dedicated to helping meet the legal needs of the most vulnerable in our community.
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and does not charge their clients for legal services.
Legal Aid and it’s pro bono partners provide free legal information and assistance to qualifying low-income individuals impacted by the Maui Wildfires regarding FEMA appeals, landlord-tenant issues, replacing documents, unemployment benefits, immigration, and disaster relief and insurance claims. We also provide free legal information resources that can be found on the Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi's website here.
Disaster Legal Services may include:
• FEMA Appeals
• Unemployment Benefits
• Public Assistance Benefits
• Vital Document Replacement
• Disaster Related Residential Housing Issues/Evictions
• Family Law, Immigration
• Consumer Matters
• Mortgage Counseling
Legal Aid does not assist with: Criminal law, prisoner’s rights, lawsuits for compensation, trusts.
Click here to see Legal Aid Society of Hawaii's Legal Resources.
Click here to see eviction resources
• Click here if you WANT to help
Call the Intake Hotline at (800) 499-4302 and select "Option 3" for the Disaster Callback line or complete an online intake application at www.legalaidhawaii.org and click on “ONLINE INTAKE” OR click here to get legal assistance.
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 11:30 am, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Although our physical offices are currently closed, all other services remain available. Legal Aid Society of Hawaii staff are working harder to help our community through this challenging time.
Oahu number: (808) 536-4302 or Neighbor Islands: 1-(800) 499-4302
Choose "Option 1" for general intake OR "Option 3" for a Disaster Callback Line.
The Maui wildfire disaster has claimed the lives of a still-untold number of people and devastated invaluable and unique cultural and historical sites beloved by all who know Hawaiʻi. Our heart aches for Maui, and this is a time for action and response.
The word “Eō” in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, means to call, to uplift, and to respond. In this difficult time for our Maui ʻohana, Kupu recognizes the need for both short-term and long-term response for affected communities. EŌ Maui’s approach centers on paid positions for impacted residents.
Consistent with our strengths and experience in conservation and green jobs, our programs will empower the people of Maui to restore communities and ecosystems at the same time.
EŌ (Emergency Outreach) Maui was created to offer Maui residents paid positions supporting wildlife recovery. Eō Maui opportunities range from supporting community resource providers, to providing students environmental education, and assisting in native ecosystem restoration. Interested individuals may fill out the below applications to be considered for any available position they are interested in.
For an in-depth explanation of each type of positions offered, click here to view the Eō Maui Program Descriptions.
CareerOneStop is the flagship career, training, and job search website for the U.S. Department of Labor. The website serves job seekers, businesses, students, and career advisors with a variety of free online tools, information and resources. Your source for career exploration, training & jobs. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. For information about jobs, training, career resources, or unemployment benefits call:1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627) or TTY 1-877-889-5627
Help many with one donation – Donate here to GoFundMe.org's Wildfire 2023 Relief Fund
So far, more than 500 grants have been delivered to people personally impacted by the fires on Maui. The need for relief continues to grow. Your one donation to the Wildfire Relief Fund is directly distributed to many affected.
For those who prefer to shop online, you may also support local nonprofits through their wishlists by visiting walmart.com/registryforgood. You can shop for gifts and have them delivered directly to their local Salvation Army or other local nonprofit to support keiki and kupuna throughout the State.
Search here for local charities to donate products from their registry. Search by zip code, type of charity, or by cause.
1) donate change by rounding up your purchase at checkout on Walmart.com
2) donate products from a nonprofit’s registry & have the items shipped straight to them.
Click here to view the Wishlist for the The Salvation Army Lahaina Registry
“Mahalo for your donation. With your gift, you're helping us meet the greatest needs throughout our island community.
Created for SALVATION ARMY, LAHAINA, HI - LIGHTHOUSE CORPSLahaina, HI
Click here to view the Wishlist for the Angel Tree for The Salvation Army Maui County:
Created for SALVATION ARMY, KAHULUI, HI - CORPS COMMUNITY CENTER, Kahului, HI
“This year due to COVID-19 and the wildfires, more people than ever in our community are struggling to make ends meet. The Angel Tree program in Maui County helps families in need by providing new toys and gifts to over 2,000 keiki and kapuna each year. Your generous gift from this registry will bring joy to a local child or senior and help us Rescue Christmas."
In the first six days of activation, Chef Hui and partners produced over 50 thousand meals at the University of Hawaii Maui College Culinary Arts Programs facilities. Restaurant-quality meals have been prepared for same-day delivery to shelters and community members in need.
As we decentralize to support the needs of local businesses, thousands of meals are still being prepared serve the ever-changing needs of our community. Our statewide network of chefs are still preparing meals to be frozen and shipped to Maui through our partnership with Hawaii Food Alliance. These meals will be stored for later use, as we understand that the need for food will not go away. Chef Hui is establishing food hubs on Maui by sourcing ingredients to create restaurant quality meals that sustain our lāhui during this time of need.
Chef Hui's programs:
Merriaman’s Kapalua has been serving close to 1000 meals a day to communities on the Westside. They are making use of their talented chefs and cooks to prepare meals with a mix of our donated and purchased products while their front-of-the-house workers are assisting with delivering these meals to communities in need.
Chef Hui has partnered with Chef Zach Sato of Havens to prepare both individual meals for distribution as well as preparing community dinners in Honokowai for displaced residents. Zack’s meals have included a Samin Bar, Smash Burgers, a Taco Bar utilizing local ingredients. Typically Chef Sato and his team prepare an average of 350 meals a night.
Chef Hui is proud to bridge the path between Southern Smoke Foundation and compassionate donors, ensuring that the assistance never wavers for F&B workers impacted by the Maui fires.
In this collaboration, every dollar raised carries immeasurable impact—100 percent of the funds directly benefit the Maui F+B workforce. Southern Smoke Foundation's unwavering commitment means they're waiving all fees, magnifying the impact of your contribution.
As of today, 183 emergency relief applications have been received from Maui, with 47 workers funded so far, amounting to a remarkable $144,000 in direct aid.
Donate to Chef Hui x Southern Smoke Relief Fund
Click here to donate to Chef Hui today.
Donations made here are 100% tax deductible to the full extent of the law and will be used to support the restaurant and hospitality industry workers and feed people on Maui. All funds donated here will be used by people in Hawai‘i for people in Hawai‘i.
Learn more about our efforts here at www.chefhui.com and follow along @chefhuihi on Instagram
Donations by Check:
Checks can be made to:
Collaborative Support Services - Chef Hui
Mail to:
Chef Hui
PO Box 61676
Honolulu, HI 96839
Donations by Wire Transfer:
Email office@chefhui.com for donation information.
Chef Hui is a registered non-profit program of Collaborative Support Services. Collaborative Support Services Tax ID: 83-0599239. *All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Donations by Check:
Checks can be made to Collaborative Support Services - Chef Hui
Attn: Chef Hui
PO Box 61676
Honolulu, HI 96839
For Maui related support and questions, please email kokua@chefhui.com.
Please contact us at office@chefhui.com with any inquiries regarding food, partnerships or general questions. We can’t wait to work with you.
PO BOX 61676
Honolulu, HI 96839
Volunteer to help contribute to our ʻohana, Spirit Horse Ranch and Healing Hearts Team with Equine Assisted Trauma Informed Care Services to help ANYONE OF ANY AGE who has been devastated by the fires.
The trauma has affected EVERYONE and our island is in shock and grieving and we are available to help during this time. The first responders and mental health professionals are maxed at this time and we can help. These services are FREE so please book a session using our online booking tool (click the button below).
We are available and open Tuesday through Saturday for sessions which are 1 hour long. Our program is a ground based non-riding trauma Informed care equine assisted program. Sign up today to help with equine therapy sessions with the Spirit Horse Ranch for trauma-informed care for all ages: grief processing, PTSD, anxiety, anger, fear, depression.
Located upcountry five minutes past Maui Winery.
We have opened to the community of Maui to help everyone with Trauma Informed Care Equine Assisted Service at this time to help those who are dealing with the traumatic disaster first and second hand. Your donation helps us to provide these services so we can begin to help our people heal.
We will especially need to be able to feed our 13 horses who will be serving the community and to make out reach visits with the horses where possible. The coming days and months are going to be extremely difficult on Maui and we thank you for your help!
Your contribution provides funds for adding more shaded waiting areas, contemplation mediation space, we need to hire more staff as soon as possible and train new people, and feed our amazing horses!
We need your support to allow us to help children with basic EAS. Donations are used for:
We are in need of supplies and materials to outfit our programs, such as:
All donations are 100% tax-deductible as allowed by law. For corporate donations, please submit our donations form, or contact us for alternate forms of payment. We rely on and are immensely grateful for your support.
Donate to support equine-assisted mental health services today
To volunteer, please contact us at 808-280-7070 or email info@thespirithorseranch.org, especially if you have equine experience.
For agencies that would like to bring groups please call us at 808-280-7070.
Click here to donate directly to Maui Rapid Response's disaster response team.
Note: this fund is administered Grants Central Station, our 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. EIN: 47-0959779
Maui Rapid Response is an ahupuaʻa based disaster response team made up of individuals from the Maui community and a number of nonprofit and direct-aid organizations. Founded in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 shut down, Maui Rapid Response is a decentralized citizen collective driven entirely by community values and needs, with a commitment to prioritizing support for native Hawaiians and vulnerable members of our local community. All funds raised in our Maui Mutual Aid Fund and any other fundraising efforts are administered by nonprofit fiscal sponsor Grants Central Station, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Aloha, thank you so much for offering your support.
You can reach out to our volunteers coordinator at volunteer@mauirapidresponse.org.
You can also reach our donations team at donations@mauirapidresponse.org. Hope to be in touch soon.
For those who’d like to help, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is collecting donations as well as sharing donation pages of teachers, current and retired, affected by the Maui wildfires. Mahalo for your generosity during these difficult times.
Initial counts indicate at least 57 Maui educators have either lost their homes entirely in the fires or their homes suffered damage to the extent that they have to temporarily relocate. Another 44 teachers reported property damage from the fires. Since the flames destroyed King Kamehameha III Elementary School, all of the teachers there have lost their classrooms.
Those who wish to contribute money towards the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s Maui fire relief effort may send checks in any amount to HSTA. Money donated will be provided directly to our educator members impacted by the wildfires. HSTA is not a 501(c)(3) and any donation is NOT tax deductible.
If you prefer to donate by check:
Please make your check out to HSTA and send it to HSTA Attn: Maui Fire Relief, 1200 Ala Kapuna St., Honolulu, HI 96819.
If you prefer to donate electronically: NEA Member Benefits has set up a GoFundMe page for HSTA Maui Fire Relief. NEA Member Benefits will cover any fees imposed by GoFundMe, which means all donations will go to impacted members.
For those wishing to donate directly to affected educators, please consider the list below. All are verified as active HSTA or HSTA-Retired members.
The nonprofit Binhi at Ani has announced the creation of a Tulong for Lahaina Fund to assist Lahaina residents.
“Tulong means help in the Tagalog and Ilokano languages,” said organization President Melen Agcolicol, who will lead the coordination. “And Binhi at Ani wanted to create a fund to help our kababayans, our fellow Filipinos, which comprise at least 40% of Lahaina town.”
The fund is designed to help residents that fall into one of three categories:
Binhi at Ani will award $750 to those who qualify in any of the categories listed above. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2023. An applicant can qualify for only one category. The amount of awards will be based on the number of donations received. If more qualified applicants apply then there are funds available, it will be based on a first come, first served basis. Depending on funds received, applications received after the due date may be considered. All applications will be reviewed by a review panel independent of Binhi at Ani’s Board of Directors. Applications may be accessed at BinhiAtani.org.
Tax deductible donations can be made in a number of ways. Checks payable to Binhi at Ani and mailed to 780 Onehee Avenue, Kahului, Hawaiʻi 96732. Through Paypal via Binhi at Ani’s website: BinhiatAni.org/donate.
For more information, contact Melen Agcolicol at 808-205-7981 or melencopy@gmail.com.
The Legal Clinic is a non-profit that provides free, high-quality immigration legal services to low income and fire-affected noncitizens in Hawaiʻi.
Free. Confidential. Compassionate. Accessible.
Contact us today to learn more about our services & to see if you are eligible for a consultation
Please see the Community Partners page for other organizations that offer low-cost or free help with citizenship applications, document renewals or replacements, and other immigration legal services for Hawaiʻi residents.
The Legal Clinic provides free immigration legal services to Hawaiʻi residents whose total annual household income is no more than 200% of the current federal poverty level.
In a consultation, our legal team listens to the person and discusses what options they may have. A consultation is not the same as a case. We might make referrals to legal services, social services organizations, or private attorneys, and we may give advice. TLC may also consider accepting a case if it fits our priority areas.
When we accept a client, that often means we are representing the person in a (USCIS) process or that we are getting ready to do so.
The Legal Clinic provides vital services to those living in Hawaiʻi who meet our low-income eligiblity guidelines, without regard to immigration status, national origin, ethnic background, race, religion, ideology, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
We work alongside immigrants so they can attain authorization to work and live with dignity, reunite with their families after years of separation, and escape horrific violence to find refuge in the United States.
Because we recognize that every person needs and deserves to feel a sense of trust, welcome, and belonging, our clients represent different faiths, races, traditions, and educational and professional backgrounds — each of them reflecting the powerful diversity of our cities, towns, and communities.
To ensure justice for low-income immigrants and migrants in Hawaiʻi through high-quality immigration legal services, education, and advocacy.
Language Access:
Do you need help in another language? We will help you get a free interpreter. Use this form to tell us which language you speak and someone will reach out to you.
Operation HOPE is committed to supporting the relief efforts in Maui and the surrounding areas. If you are small business owner or individual in need of our financial disaster recover services, please register using the link below, and a member of HOPE team will contact you.
Disaster Recovery Service Details • Register for Help Now
You can also contact by calling the HOPE Coalition America hotline at 888-388-HOPE to a certified financial disaster specialist.
Certified coaches to guide victims of this disaster through the complex application process for post-disaster federal relief and insurance claims. With offices in Kīhei and Lahaina, the team of certified coaches includes Maui residents who understand the unique needs of the communities impacted. Each coach guides clients through the complex application process for post-disaster federal relief and insurance claims.
Read more about Operation HOPE's Disaster Recovery Services:
• FEMA applications and appeals
• Small business recovery / SBA Loans
• Obtaining copies of destroyed documents
• Insurance claims assistance and appeals
• Managing mortgage payments on damaged houses
• Assistance negotiating and working with your creditors
• Financial counseling
• Diaster recovery budget
• Home inspections and repair contracts
• Foreclosure prevention
If you are small business owner or individual in need of our financial disaster recover services, please register using the link below, and a member of HOPE team will contact you. Get Help from Operation Hope Now
Operation HOPE does not provide direct financial aid. However, their team will work diligently with you to obtain the resources and financial help you need to facilitate your recovery.
For more information and assistance, disaster survivors are encouraged to contact Operation HOPE Inside Disaster or visit a HOPE Inside office. No appointment is necessary. All services are provided free of charge. They are available at the two locations below, Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If you have just experienced a natural disaster or are in need of immediate shelter, food, clothing or medical care, please reach out to your local American Red Cross chapter and your local authorities who should be able to direct you on how to get immediate assistance.
Find your Red Cross chapter
If you are engaged in supporting the current needs of Hawaii, as they recover from the recent fire storm, please consider joining the Coalition of the Willing, and make a commitment to provide resources, technical support or mentorship.
Maui Humane Society opened the Lahaina Pet Resource Center on Feb. 7, 2024, a mobile veterinary clinic offering free wellness services to pets affected by the fire.
This space will serve displaced Lahaina pet owners and those affected by the fire in an accessible location in West Maui, including the more than 400 pets living with their displaced families in temporary hotel housing. The following services will be provided:
Pet owners in need can also schedule one-on-one consultations with MHS’ Wildfire Community Liaison for specialized support.
MHS’ mobile veterinary clinic will offer free wellness services for affected pets each Wednesday at this location. Pet owners are encouraged to visit mauihumanesociety.org/events for more information about veterinary services and scheduling.
The Spirit Horse Ranch is a certified Trauma Informed Care Facility open to all in our Maui community. We are offering free sessions with equine-assisted interventions that foster healing, resilience, and emotional well-being, grief support in a beautiful environment with horses as our partners. ❤️
The Spirit Horse Ranch offers grief support, crisis intervention, mental health, well-being counseling, and now offering an amazing technique called "brainspotting" to facilitate trauma healing and recovery. The trauma has affected EVERYONE and our island is in shock and grieving and we are available to help during this time. Our program is a ground based non-riding trauma Informed care equine assisted program. Sign up today to help with equine therapy sessions with the Spirit Horse Ranch for trauma-informed care for all ages: grief processing, PTSD, anxiety, anger, fear, depression.
In light of the recent devastating disaster fires in Maui, we have extended our program's scope to encompass all age groups free of charge to all of our Maui community members.
To schedule a free appointment, book a session using our online booking tool here.
Each session is available up to 6 people per session except on Weds mornings 10:30AM - 12:30PM.
Tuesday will now be reserved for Schools, 1st Responders and healing events, agencies clients and their staff to attend Equine and mindfulness sessions to help restore and rebuild our resilience within our giving community.
For the Lahaina residents Weds morning appointments please add your pick up address and Beachin Rides will pick you up there beginning at 8AM Weds and return in the early afternoon. If you have question please feel free to call or text us at 808-280-7070
For questions, please call (808) 280-7070 or email info@thespirithorseranch.org
To volunteer, please contact us at 808-280-7070 or email info@thespirithorseranch.org, especially if you have equine experience.
For agencies that would like to bring groups please call us at 808-280-7070.
Located upcountry five minutes past Maui Winery.
Spirit Horse Ranch (@thespirithorseranch) is a nonprofit providing trauma-informed care through equine therapy services on an idyllic, 132-acre, fifth-generation ranch located on the southwest slope of Haleakalā, Maui.
Hawai'i UTelehealth offers free confidential crisis counseling. The telehealth services are open to all, with a focus on Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and rural communities, as well as older adults. Call 808-375-2745, email utele@hawaii.edu or visit hawaiiutelehealth.org. Callers will be directed to the website to set up an account and be connected with a provider within a week.
A $5,000 grant program has launched to help families replace vehicles on Maui destroyed during the August wildfires. The program was announced by Rolina Faagai, the Executive Director of Hawaiian Lending & Investments, a nonprofit founded by the Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations.
What is the Replacement Vehicle Program (RVP)?
The Replacement Vehicle Program (RVP) is dedicated to Native Hawaiian families that experienced transportation loss due to the Maui wildfires in August 2023.
This program provides vehicle financing with deferred payments for 12 months and a one time grant of up to $5,000 to replace a vehicle lost in the fires.
The funding is available for families that need help to purchase a new or used vehicle with help from grant funds, and/or with low cost financing.
How do I apply for the Replacement Vehicle Program?
• Download this fillable PDF to start filling out a form today.
• Pickup a Consumer Assistance Kit at the Maui Mall. Visit the SCHHA Desk at the Maui Relief & Aid Services Center:
70 E Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732
• Email Rolina Faagai, Executive Director: rolina@hawaiianhomesteads.org
Contact Hawaiian Lending & Investments:
Rolina@hawaiianhomesteads.org
(808)-208-6466
The launch of this program is based on input received at the Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations’ Maui Disaster Recovery Roundtable held in late October.
Hawaiian Lending & Investments (HLI) is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) 501c3 non-profit, sponsored by the Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations (SCHHA).
HLI delivers financial services to support the capital needs of consumers, businesses, and homestead associations on or near Hawaiian Home Lands.
HLI has office locations on Maui, Molokai, Oahu and Kauai. HLI provides services to community members throughout the state of Hawaii.
A Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) replacement benefit is available for recipients who experienced loss of food as a result of the recent wildfires. To apply for SNAP replacement benefits, please visit the Processing Center in your area or call the Public Assistance Information Line at 1-855-643-1643.
Amidst the aftermath of the Maui wildfire, our commitment extends from immediate aid to nurturing recovery. Understanding the profound economic implications and the vital need for employment opportunities for those impacted, Hawaii Tours crafted a platform to seamlessly link evacuees with potential job openings. If you’re an evacuee ready to embark on a new job journey, or an employer in a position to provide work, we’re here to facilitate this crucial connection, empowering our community’s bounce back.
Many of your friends, family, and neighbors in communities across the island have or will be losing their jobs. If you can help them please hire locally. We have a whole list of great people who need work. We will send over candidates to you for interviews that match what you need (we encourage companies, organizations, and governments to hire locally for rescue, recovery, and rebuilding efforts).
If you're interested, please fill out the "Hire An Evacuee" form on this page here.
You can reach our on-island relief coordinator – Chris Ishizaka at:
The Hawai‘i Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) will be temporarily waiving registration fees for businesses affected by the wildfires. The waiver applies to fees for obtaining certificates of good standing and copies of business registrations documents filed with the division.
Explore Local Maui Job Opportunities based on your location and job category.
Job Seekers: Be the First to Know. We'll e-mail you when new job listings are posted for your preferred categories. Sign up today for Job Alerts.
Employers: Looking for Hires? If you're looking for local Maui-based talent, let them know you're hiring! Post a Job Listing today.
See current posted community needs, volunteer opportunities, relief events, resources, and any new local developments shared about the Maui recovery efforts.
Anyone can OFFER support or post a NEED for support or services in this local community disaster relief Facebook page. The purpose of this local group is where we can have a "go to" hub to locally exchange information of supplies/help *needed* and services and help we can *offer* due to disasters on Maui.
Click here to go see locally offered community assistance needs and offers
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The Maui wildfires left their mark on Upcountry, Maui, destroying 16 homes in Kula and three in Olinda. In a compassionate response, the Upcountry and Catholic communities have rallied to help impacted families and created the St. Joseph Church Emergency Kōkua Center. Although initially established to help Upcountry residents impacted by the wildfires, the center also helps displaced Lahaina residents who lost homes, jobs, belongings and more.
Donated items that can be picked up:
Those in need can also receive cases of water, nonperishable foods and packaged snacks.
Delivery services:
The Center also has a delivery service for those in need but are unable to drive to St. Joseph School at 1294 Makawao Avenue. (Drive to the top of the road.)
For deliveries, call (808) 354-0971. Deliveries are provided by Epic Ministries, a Catholic Young Adult Ministry.
The Center has worked collaboratively with Upcountry Catholic Churches & Community, Upcountry Strong, Sugar Beach Events, Maui Rapid Response, Brown Cross Hui, UH Maui College, Sacred Hearts of Lahaina and more.
Emergency Kokua is expected to continue as long as there are community needs.
In the face of ongoing challenges, the center remains steadfast, extending an invitation for more volunteers to join the cause and help meet the ever-growing needs of the community.
For more information, email sjckokua@gmail.com.
Common Ground Collective (CGC) is connecting fresh produce with those that are positioned to feed our impacted community members. If any local farms require assistance salvaging their produce, CGC is here to support.
Donating to Support Maui Fire Efforts:
Together with University of Hawaii, Salvation Army, World Central Kitchen, Maui Chefs Hui, the County of Maui, and the Red Cross. CGC is continuing to organize efforts and purchase supplies to provide meals and supplies to victims of the Maui Wildfires. Your monetary donations will help us continue to support those in need during this crisis and also to develop long-term solutions to the economic fallout that our island is experiencing due to the fires.
Direct Donations
Monetary donations are always welcome, and gratefully received. Our Common Ground Collective donation links:
Venmo: @cgcmaui
Paypal
Checks: Checks can be made out to Common Ground Collective and sent to our mailing address below.
Common Ground Collective
PO Box 1051
Haiku, HI 96708
FOOD & PRODUCE DONATIONS
Due to a huge influx of food donations and minimal storage space. CGC is happy to accept donations of 100 lbs. or less, outside of our harvest donations, without prior approval just contact us to coordinate a drop off. Any larger donations will need to be approved and coordinated to ensure we have the space and outlets for them so that nothing goes to waste.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
We gladly accept in-kind donations, such as gift-certificates or products, to auction off in our silent auctions. This is a great way to show your support whether it’s big or small, while also drawing in clients to your own business. Donation receipts for the value of each in-kind donation will be issued.
DONATION BOX
We are currently seeking volunteers with Food Handlers Permits, as well as general volunteer help. To help, please fill out CGCʻs Maui Fire Relief volunteer form. We extend an invitation to anyone willing to join our efforts. Please don't hesitate to reach out. Together, we can make a difference and pave the way for recovery.
The Salvation Armyʻs Hawaii Wildfires Hotline: (808)-440-1811
The Salvation Army is responding to the wildfires by starting mass feedings for thousands of evacuees at Maui County/American Red Cross shelter.
Volunteer to help contribute to our ʻohana, Spirit Horse Ranch and Healing Hearts Team with Equine Assisted Trauma Informed Care Services to help ANYONE OF ANY AGE who has been devastated by the fires.
The trauma has affected EVERYONE and our island is in shock and grieving and we are available to help during this time. The first responders and mental health professionals are maxed at this time and we can help. These services are FREE so please book a session using our online booking tool (click the button below).
We are available and open Tuesday through Saturday for sessions which are 1 hour long. Our program is a ground based non-riding trauma Informed care equine assisted program. Sign up today to help with equine therapy sessions with the Spirit Horse Ranch for trauma-informed care for all ages: grief processing, PTSD, anxiety, anger, fear, depression.
Located upcountry five minutes past Maui Winery.
To volunteer, please contact us at 808-280-7070 or email info@thespirithorseranch.org, especially if you have equine experience.
For agencies that would like to bring groups please call us at 808-280-7070.
Mālama Kula is an action-oriented, results-driven organization that was formed to provide disaster relief in response to the Kula Fire, but also also aims to address current challenges facing the Kula community.
Currently the work days and service projects are ongoing 2-3 times per week, and work days vary depending upon weather, site location, contractor availability, etc. Contact the Mālama Kula for more details at malamakula@gmail.com to find our more about how to volunteer today.
Visit malamakula.org to see our services, programs, aid, and support for the town and residents of Kula to help Kula fire victims recover.
From day one of the Kula Fire, the Mālama Kula team had boots on the ground and rallied to help serve our neighbors. We’re committed to offering that same level of support in the event of future disasters.
Want to help out, volunteer, and make a difference? Join in one of service projects that help make Kula the clean, beautiful, community-oriented town that we’re all proud to call home.
Email malamakula@gmail.com to find our more about how to volunteer today.
Mālama Kula is an organization based in Kula, Hawaii, that helps provide programs, funding, and services toward community cleanup, disaster relief and mitigation, invasive species management, challenges facing the area’s rural and agricultural economy, and social networking and educational events that help foster and strengthen community.
It advocates for services that will help protect property, life, infrastructure, and health, and manages educational programs that not only highlight the area’s rich history from a cultural and ecological perspective, but also provide training toward skills and knowledge that benefit the Kula community."
The amount of need in our Kula community became glaringly apparent when we nearly watched our town go up in flames.
From providing immediate disaster relief to victims affected by the fire, to programs and services for green waste, air sampling/testing, and Axis deer fencing, our programs aim to address underserved services where our community is in need of support.
Click here to see all of our upcountry programs:
• Kula Green Waste Removal
• Air, Soil, and Human Health Testing
• Kula Disaster and Fire Relief
• Axis Deer Fencing And Support
• Kula Curbside Recycling
• Neighbors Hiring Neighbors
• Infrastructure Advocacy
Join Maui Rapid Response in making a meaningful difference in our community.
As a volunteer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Maui can recover. We are committed to making a lasting impact, and we need your help to achieve this.
To sign up for a shift, simply sign up for a slot at one of the opportunities currently available at the links below. This helps us stay organized and easily get you signed up for shifts. Continuity is key for building relationships, and staying grounded in our community. We’d love if you could sign up for the same shift more than once and get to know the task and people around it.
(updated Dec 14, 2023)
West Maui Support: Join the Hawaii Tours x Maui Rapid Response team! This is an all day event that leaves Lahaina at 5pm* Meet a Hawaii Tours driver at the Maui Lani Longs Drugs at 7am. Transportation provided. Return will be on the 5pm Hawaii Tours Lahaina shuttle arriving back to Wailuku about 6pm. Exact destination and task determined by the day's needs. Be prepared to spend the day outside doing light physical labor such as donation allocation. Expect some downtime. Food and water provided. Bring sun protection and a water bottle. Mahalo for coming along with us! We are grateful for your support. You will help community hubs on West Maui tremendously.
WHERE & WHEN TO MEET:
7am Maui Longs, 135 Kehalani Village Dr, Wailuku, 96793. Return about 6pm to same location.
'Ohana and Keiki Exchange: 'Ohana and Keiki Exchange is the first saturday of every month from 9-11am at King Lutheran Church. Please sign up for a shift to help this tremendous effort going strong since 2016 by visiting their Eventbrite link below and choosing a free ticket. There you will select a time to volunteer. More info at the link as well. Please click on this Eventbrite link to volunteer!
Honokowai Relief: Please show up prepared to listen, take initiative, and support those in need however you are able. Maui Rapid Response is honored to help staff Honokowai Beach Park Ohana with volunteers. HPB Ohana, located in West Maui, came together immediately after the August fires. Their courage, bravery, aloha, and stamina have provided a remarkable center for resource and activity. With this we ask for volunteers who would like to malama this location to be respectful of the intense conditions this location has been through. Please show up prepared to listen, take initiative, and support those in need however you are able. Mahalo nui for your interest in the truest form of community led disaster relief. This effort is not sustainable without you! We appreciate your flexibility, gratitude, and strength of heart.
This opportunity is organized and monitored by volunteers at Honokowai Beach Park Ohana.
Ice Cream Aunties Missions of Aloha: The Ice Cream Aunties Missions of Aloha began as supplies deliveries and door-to-door wellness checks in several neighborhoods on the West Side of Maui in response to the fire that devastated the area. The hours are long as we begin at the Kahului hub at 1pm and often donʻt finish our mission until 6:30pm-7:00pm. You may be asked to lift up to 25lbs and will need to be fit enough to get in and out of the back of a RAM 1500, or similar sized pickup truck. Each mission begins at the Maui Rapid Response hub in Kahului, where we load the pickup truck before heading to Nāpili Noho (the furthest of the hubs we visit).
THEN, we visit: Pōhaku Park (S-Turns), Honokowai Park, Nā ‘Aikāneʻs hub in Kā‘anapali, Hawaiian Homesteads at Leiali‘i, the neighborhood below Princess Nahi‘ena‘ena, on our way out of the west side to head back to the hub.
Please fill out our Google Form and select “I Am Offering Help” if you haven’t already done so. This way, we can contact you to use your unique skills for specific deployments that come up. When you complete the form below, you join our Volunteer Opportunities Newsletter as a way to learn about new deployments as they arise. Mahalo nui for your continued support and flexibility as we move and grow to meet our community’s needs.
Maui Rapid Response is an ahupuaʻa based disaster response team made up of individuals from the Maui community and a number of nonprofit and direct-aid organizations. Founded in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 shut down, Maui Rapid Response is a decentralized citizen collective driven entirely by community values and needs, with a commitment to prioritizing support for native Hawaiians and vulnerable members of our local community. All funds raised in our Maui Mutual Aid Fund and any other fundraising efforts are administered by nonprofit fiscal sponsor Grants Central Station, a 501(c)(3) organization.
This is a rapidly changing situation. Additional Kitchens are coming online West Side. Check back often.
Sign up here to: volunteer at Anuha Chapel Kitchen or at Buzzʻs Wharf basecamp
HUA MOMONA KITCHEN + FARM SCHEDULE
The purpose of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Grants Program is to support Hawaiʻi based nonprofit organizations that have projects, programs, and initiatives to serve our Lāhui in alignment with OHA’s Strategic Foundations, Directions & Outcomes. Read more about OHA’s Strategic Plan.
OHA Grants program does not give funds directly to individuals, all funds are distributed through an awarded nonprofit organization.
Organization Capacity Building & Event Grant Types is also COMING SOON! (as of last OHA update: 4/13/2024)
No hard copies of applications will be made available by OHA or accepted under any circumstances.
The OHA Grants Team is also actively working to better monitor existing grant contracts; serve the awarded grantees toward contract completion; introduce new grant types; and recruit, hire and train additional needed resources.
Kanaaho Grant is for eligible Native Hawaiian homeowners and renters in the wildfire impact zones of Lahaina and Kula.
On April 10, 2024, the Office of Hawaii Affairs (OHA) launched the OHA Kanaaho Grant for Lahaina & Kula to provide direct financial assistance to impacted Native Hawaiian homeowners and renters in the wildfire impact zones of Lahaina and Kula. The grant funds will support the empowerment of impacted Native Hawaiians to determine their own greatest needs, to meet those needs in the face of disaster, and improve the economic stability of Native Hawaiians.
The OHA Kanaaho Grants will provide critical support to Native Hawaiian homeowners and renters in the wildfire impact zones of Lahaina and Kula.
Who can apply for aid?
Wildfire survivors who resided in the wildfire impact zones are advised to collect their documentation so they can submit a complete application on April 10, 2024.
Download the Kanaaho Grant checklist of required documents.
The application period opens on April 10, 2024 and OHA will accept aid applications for a 6 month period.
As we continue along the lengthy recovery process, our hope at OHA is that we support one another, uplift one another, and rebuild together as a community united in aloha.
Click Here to Enter the OHA Grants Portal
The OHA Grants Portal is an online application, monitoring, and reporting system for nonprofit organizations who are an applicant or grantee.
See Video Tutorials below on how to navigate the OHA Grants Portal (Foundant):
If you are willing to commit to this process, please e-mail grantreview@oha.org with the following information:
Upon receipt of the information above, a Grant Evaluator Information Form will be emailed for completion.
If you would like to receive e-mail updates on OHA Grant Solicitations (nonprofit organizations only) please e-mail grantsinfo@oha.org with your organization name and e-mail address.
Each year OHA shares its list of Grantees in its Annual report. To view funded projects, click link here to view their Annual Reports.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is committed to ensuring Native Hawaiians and their ‘ohana have access to resources to assist them in pursuing their financial goals. Through caring, supportive growth, our lending program can provide Native Hawaiians with an improved sense of economic well-being.
To enhance access for all persons of Native Hawaiian ancestry to credit, capital, and financial services & skills so as to create jobs, wealth, and economic & social well-being for all the people of Hawai‘i
Through these programs, Native Hawaiians have expanded businesses, improved homes, continued their educations—and more.
Learn more about what makes the OHA Loan program different than a traditional financial institution.
OHA’s Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund (NHRLF) Board of Directors approved a new disaster relief loan. Native Hawaiians experiencing a loss as a result of the disasters are now eligible for loans of up to $20,000 at four percent interest with up to six months of deferred payments. Loans may be used for home improvement, vehicle repair or replacement, or business stabilization.
EXISTING LOAN BORROWERS:
OHA Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund Disaster Relief Loan Program
Existing loan borrowers who are affected by a natural disaster are eligible for the following:
Native Hawaiians who are affected by a natural disaster are eligible to apply for the Disaster Relief Loan:
For information about Disaster Relief Loans, email NHRLF@ohaloanfund.org or call 594-1835.
OHA Mālama Business and Hua Kanu loan programs offer low cost loans to existing and start-up businesses. Learn more about business loans.
Mālama Business Loans are the most popular loans OHA offer that supports Native Hawaiian business owners.
Establishing or building upon a small business; working capital
$2,500 – $149,999 (Loan amounts over $50,000 require non-real estate collateral)
Hua Kanu Business Loan Program is available to Native Hawaiians who own established business. Created on July 17, 2013, the low-cost loans are intended to help these small-businesses expand. It is meant to provide them access to credit and capital that allow them to grow as well as remain financially viable.
$150,000 – $1,000,000
To inquire about a Hua Kanu loan, please contact us at (808) 470-0867, NHRLF@ohaloanfund.org, or contact your OHA neighbor island office.
Establish or expand your small agricultural business; working capital for produce and livestock; available for a broad spectrum of farming methods; including in-ground or above-ground farming, greenhouse, hydroponic, and more.
$2,500 – $100,000 (Loan amounts over $50,000 require non-real estate collateral)
ALL members of the business must be of Native Hawaiian ancestry and provide the following documents:
OHA offers five types of personal loans for consumers: education, home improvement, debt consolidations, emergency funds and career advancement. Learn more about personal loans.
If you need a loan product that is not listed here, please contact us at (808) 594-1888, or email NHRLF@ohaloanfund.org.
In addition, OHA administers a separate Consumer Micro Loan Program that provides low-cost loans to Native Hawaiians experiencing temporary financial hardship due to unforeseen events, or who wish to enhance their careers.
Loans of up to $7,500 with a five percent interest rate can be used for unexpected home or auto repair and emergency health situations.
To learn more about the Consumer Micro Loan Program, contact Lareina Meinecke at cmlp@ohaloanfund.org or call (808) 594-1823.
$500 to $7,500
Education can be expensive, and full of unexpected expenses. This Mālama Education loan can help meet school-related expenses—from preschool, through grade school, and even post-secondary education.
$2,500 – $20,000
*Please be aware that if your loan is approved, revolving accounts may be required to be closed.
https://loans.oha.org/personal/malama-home-improvement-loan/
$2,500 – $100,000 (Loan amounts over $50,000 require non-real estate collateral)
Applying for a loan is as easy as 1, 2, 3:
The process typically takes 20-25 minutes. Once you complete the application, a lending associate will contact you within two business days. Once an application has been approved, documents can be signed and funds disbursed usually within five to eight business days.
The Loan Portal is compatible with most computers and laptops. You may experience technical issues when applying with a cell phone or tablet device. For more information or if you require trouble shooting assistance, please contact us at (808) 594-1835, NHRLF@ohaloanfund.org, or contact your OHA neighbor island office.
To ensure your loan application is processed in a timely manner, we highly recommend submitting your loan application once you have prepared all required documents and are ready to upload the documents to the online loan application. If you submit a completed application (all required documents provided) your loan processing wait time will be significantly shorter. MAHALO
OHA is proud to support the success of our Native Hawaiian Entrepreneurs. Here are some of our Hua Kanu and Mālama Loan clients in the news. Read our success stories.
For loan and grant Q&A's visit OHA's FAQ page here.
Office hours across the state are 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The OHA offices are closed on State holidays.
An appointment is suggested for locations marked with an asterisk *.
East Hawai‘i (Hilo)
484 Kalanikoa St.
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 295-0236
Fax: (808) 933-3110
West Hawai‘i (Kona)*
75-1000 Henry St., Suite 205
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: (808) 327-9525
Fax: (808) 327-9528
Maui*
737 Lower Main St., Suite B2.,
Wailuku, HI 96793
Phone: (808) 873-3364
Fax: (808) 873-3361
Moloka’i & Lāna’i*
P.O. Box 1717
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Phone: (808) 560-3611
Fax: (808) 560-3968
O’ahu
560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 594-1835
Fax: (808) 594-1865
Kaua’i & Ni’ihau*
4405 Kukui Grove St. Suite 103
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 241-3390
Fax: (808) 241-3508
* – Appointments suggested for these locations
OED works in partnership with the community, business and government sectors to strengthen and diversify the economy by supporting existing businesses, and assist in the attraction, development and expansion of new businesses and events that will in turn provide new jobs for our community. Services include industry assistance; grants for programs, events and community projects; workforce development; and business resource centers on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lana‘i.
Building, electrical, plumbing, fire protection permits; inspections & more
Administers subdivision, building, electrical, plumbing, grading & other construction related ordinances
Formulates long range planning activities to facilitate the development of a desirable living environment
Funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Hawaii State Trade Expansion Program, known as HiSTEP, is a comprehensive program designed to assist Hawaii small businesses with their export development. The goal is to increase the number of small businesses that want to export as well as the value of exports for those small businesses that currently export. Today it is easier than ever for companies, regardless of size, to sell goods and services across the globe and this program can help achieve that.
HiSTEP has three integrated components:
HiSTEP is supported by a grant through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
The 2024 HiSTEP Registration is now open. Please fill out the 2024 HiSTEP Registration Form.
There is no cost to register and no obligation to participate in any of the HiSTEP activities. Once registered, you will be paired with one of our HiSTEP partners for an initial consultation. You only need to fill it out once, but we use other online forms for all HiSTEP activities.
Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Business Development & Support Division
Address:
No. 1 Capital District Building
250 South Hotel Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 587-2750
A division of the County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development, MCFO is dedicated to the growth of the islands’ creative industry through film,TV and new media. Services include: Film permit processing, assistance in working with authorizing agencies, online location database, crew information and support services, and industry-related business development.
The County of Maui’s Virtual Job Fair is an online resource for employers seeking workers, and for residents seeking employment and career opportunities. The website provides job search tools, career counseling, and information on career training opportunities, resume building, internships, college certificates/degrees, financial aid opportunities and more.
This project is a collaboration between the County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development, the Maui County Workforce Development Board and the University of Hawaii Maui College.
The Quality Jobs, Equity Strategy, and Training (QUEST) Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) seeks to help dislocated workers and other eligible participants, including underserved and historically marginalized individuals, develop economic resilience to future economic shocks through employment, training, and entry into high-quality jobs, especially in growing and critical industries.
To qualify for the QUEST Internship Program, participants must fall into one of the following categories.
QUEST Eligibility Criteria:
SCORE is a nonprofit association that provides free and confidential small business counseling by dedicated and experienced volunteer counselors.
Registered Apprenticeships are unique long-term training programs that combines On-the-Job Learning with Related Training Instruction, which allow job seekers to learn specialized skills for various trades and occupations. In Hawai‘i, there are over 100 registered apprenticeship programs available that represent a wide variety of occupations. After completing training, an apprentice becomes a journeyworker and can earn a higher salary as well as pursue career goals as a foreman, supervisor, contractor, or even set up their own business.
Benefits of Apprenticeships
How do I join an Apprenticeship?
With the sheer number of apprenticeship programs available in Hawai‘i, there are no set standards for all apprenticeships. However, most programs have the following minimum requirements:
Recruitment Notices:
Hawaiʻi Apprenticeship Week
In conjunction with National Apprenticeship Week, Hawaiʻi celebrates Registered Apprenticeship in the state through Hawaiʻi Apprenticeship Week (HAW).
For contractors and employers, hiring qualified employees from officially approved, registered apprenticeship programs makes good business sense. By hiring apprentices from an officially approved and registered programs in the State of Hawai‘i, contractors and employers are guaranteed a highly skilled and competent workforce that produces consistent and quality results.
List of Construction Trades in Registered Apprenticeship Programs* *This list does not reflect the latest updates on certain programs
List of Non-Construction Trades in Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is an educational program that aligns academic standards with technical knowledge and skills to prepare students for careers in current or emerging occupations and further education. CTE is the only educational program in which course content is guided by business and industry input.
There are a number of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at our Hawaii Department of Education High Schools and at our University of Hawaii Community Colleges. CTE programs provide students with the opportunity to gain work experience through hands-on classes, internships, and industry-certification opportunities. CTE programs or Career and Technical Education programs—depending on the school, provides a wide range of learning experiences through different career paths, fields, and industries. From skilled trades such as automotive technology, construction, or electrical contracting, to programs as diverse as agriculture, architecture, business, culinary arts, engineering, healthcare, or veterinary medicine.
Connect with Maui American Job Center at 808-270-5777. Get expedited help by clicking here.
View nine career pathways (projected)
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Whether you’re looking for a job, needing to find talent, or outsource your HR we have offices across the islands to help out.
ALTRES has been placing jobseekers at Hawaii’s top companies for over 50 years. Let us help you find a position that’s right for you. Plus, it’s totally FREE to job seekers.
We’re the only local staffing company with the expertise to find qualified people your organization truly needs. With offices on Oahu, Big Island and Maui, we’re here to help.
Whether your business is just starting out, growing quickly, or fully established, we have HR solutions – including payroll, accounting and benefits – to support your needs.
Our Commission has proudly chosen “Serve Hawai‘i with Aloha” as our motto. Our programs and presence throughout Hawai‘i have grown, and we are very proud of the thousands of members that have worked diligently to make our state a better place to live. We are excited about our future, and we hope that our outreach will continue to add value and contribute to promoting community service and volunteerism throughout Hawai‘i.
AmeriCorps is designed to achieve direct results in addressing the nation’s critical education, human, public safety, and environmental needs at the community level. The program provides meaningful opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to serve their country in organized efforts, fostering civic responsibility, building community, and providing educational opportunity for those who make a substantial commitment to service. Please use this website as a portal for information regarding opportunities or networking to promote our core values illustrated in the Commissions adoption of our Hawai‘i State Plan. We ask you to partner with us in helping to expand AmeriCorps opportunities throughout Hawai‘i. Please feel free to contact us for any information or questions that you might have.
AmeriCorps*State
AmeriCorps*State programs are administered by the Hawai‘i Commission for National and Community Service. The programs are funded directly from AmeriCorps formerly known as the Corporation for National Service (CNCS) or from Hawaii’s formula grant. The currently funded programs are a mix of new programs (first year funding) and continuing programs (second to third-year funding). These programs focus on advocacy of domestic violence victims, capacity building of parents with disabled children, assisting youth to achieve educational success, access to justice for the poor and working poor, and educational and cultural outreach to private and public school students. AmeriCorps members, mentors, staff and clients are diverse in age, ethnicity, cultures, and traditions. Click here for more information on AmeriCorps*State Programs in Hawai‘i.
AmeriCorps*VISTA
AmeriCorps VISTA provides full-time members to community organizations and public agencies to create and expand programs that build capacity and ultimately bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty.
AmeriCorps Seniors
AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers make a difference in their communities. For decades, volunteers age 55+ have been serving their communities through AmeriCorps Seniors programs, led by AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service, volunteering, and civic engagement. Each year, AmeriCorps Seniors engages more than 200,000 older adults in volunteer service through its Foster Grandparent, Senior Companion, and RSVP programs, enriching the lives of the volunteers and benefiting their communities. Click here for a list of AmeriCorps Seniors Programs in Hawai‘i.
OACA provides farmers, ranchers and agriculture organizations with support to grow their businesses. OACA provides one-to-one support in applying for grants and loans. We can assist with funding research, comprehensive grant writing/application development, review of grant applications prior to submission, connecting to lenders and more. Submit our intake form above for assistance.
OACA also connect producers to help with disaster assistance, farm loans, conservation practices, manufacturing, branding and marketing, composting, and infrastructure.
Click here to see the running list of Grants & Loans For Farmers and Ranchers.
Voice of the Construction Industry, promotes members through advocacy & education
Strategic planning documents which guide government action & decision-making
Unifying the building community through active advocacy, communication & education
Support the development and continued management of a sustainable regional agricultural system for Maui County, to promote resident and ecosystem health and well-being and create a thriving circular agro-economic system that can be a model for the rest of the world.
The wildfire disasters immediately created needs across our island that are both vast and likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
Professional behavioral health support can make the difference between returning to a normal life, or following a painful, downward spiral that may lead to illness or even death.
Make a donation to the Crisis Response Fund to provide help today and grow services in the future. Mahalo.
Your kindness can save a life.
Aloha House, Malama Family Recovery Center, and Maui Youth & Family Services help adults, pregnant and parenting women, and youth suffering from the effects of substance use. Every day, they help Maui residents in crisis get back on their feet and live healthy, productive lives. Almost 8,000 individuals benefited from the services of these Maui Behavioral Health Resources partners last year.
Our goal is important – that every individual gets the help they need in order to achieve and maintain a foundation for lasting recovery and well-being. Your donation can help us reach that goal and make the difference for a person in need.
Goodwill Hawaii’s Ola I Ka Hana program equips youth with the skills to achieve their academic, employment, and healthy living goals. In a non-traditional classroom setting, youth will acquire the skills necessary to prepare themselves for a successful future. Our individual and group sessions maximize and customize the learning process to each individual learning style. Community service projects provide youth with hands-on experience that develops decision-making skills to help them successfully transition into adulthood. Services are individualized based on the youth and their family input. The frequency of services is determined by individual needs.
You’ll find help with:
• Find entry-level work experience
• Build skills to obtain a High School Equivalency or GED
• Develop leadership skills
• Explore post-secondary education opportunities
• Live a healthier and more positive lifestyle
Connect with Maui American Job Fair at 808-270-5777
Discover more details about our program on the informational flyer: Ola I Ka Hana
SERVICES ARE FREE. WALK-INS WELCOME! Services are at no charge to anyone 18 years or older who meet current eligibility criteria. Call your local American Job Center for details.
WE ARE OPEN! Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
Call to schedule an appointment. Contact us by island for more info on how we can help you achieve your goals: OAHU • BIG ISLAND • MAUI • KAUAI
Learn more at Goodwill Hawaii's Career Services webpage.
OAHU:
1075 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 792-8587 • Fax: (808) 690-9807
MAUI American Job Center Hawaii
110 Ala’ihi St. Ste. 209 Kahului, HI 96732
Phone: (808) 270-5543 • Fax: (808) 443-5831
250 Alamaha St. Ste. N16B, Kahului, HI 96732
Phone: (808) 442-8914x2311 • Fax: (808) 443-5831
BIG ISLAND
500 Kalanianaole Ave. Ste. 3, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 443-5865 • Fax: (808) 443-5831 74-5599
Luhia St. #F-4, Luhia Center II, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: (808) 443-5865 • Fax: (808) 443-5831
The East Maui Animal Refuge, also known as the Boo Boo Zoo, is a no-kill, non-profit rehabilitation sanctuary for injured and orphaned animals.
We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization in Haiku that takes in animals who are orphaned, injured, in distress, or have nowhere else to go.
Follow us on FaceBook and Instagram. Please contact us through phone (808)495-1591 or via email: teambooboozoo@gmail.com.
Please see our volunteer opportunities and text Andrea at 808-495-1591 or email teambooboozoo@gmail.com to discuss requirements and schedule a training appointment. Thank you for your interest!
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Start-up and established business research assistance: business lists, demographic profiles, market trends, industry analysis, database searches, business ratios and sample business plans.
Support services for small or new businesses, training, free advising through professional staff and business professionals, business planning assistance.
Offering tourism market research, partnership opportunities & industry news
HiEmployment can expertly identify and place the talent you need — wherever, whenever you need it. Our Hawaii-specific focus, along with decades of business experience in the state, guarantees insight, expertise and relationships that competing recruiting and staffing firms simply cannot match. So whether you are looking for a new CEO or short-term staff, HiEmployment has the people and connections you need to make that next big push to victory.
If you’re ready to apply for our jobs, please fill out our online employment application to get started!Build A Winning TeamHiEmployment can expertly identify and place the talent you need—wherever, whenever you need it. Our Hawaii-specific focus, along with decades of business experience across the state, guarantees insight, expertise and relationships that competing recruiting and staffing firms simply cannot match. HiEmployment has the people and connections you need to make that next big push to victory.
Our Hawaii employment agency can connect you to a short-term job with a Hawaii temp agency or a full-time, permanent position, depending on your unique needs.
Temporary Staffing: We find talented people, to fulfill an organization's short-term needs, quickly and efficiently.
Temp-to-Hire: While temporary staffing can be beneficial, we accommodate for the option to hire an employee permanently.
Permanent Placement: We learn everything we can about our employees and clients to provide lasting and rewarding Hawaii employment matches.
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Kupu, meaning to grow, sprout, or increase, connects youth and young adults with opportunities to discover their potential and create a better future for their community, their environment, and themselves. We also support a network of partners who serve youth and ʻāina, helping them achieve their goals.
Our mission is to empower youth to serve their communities through character-building, service-learning, and environmental stewardship opportunities that encourage pono (integrity) with ke Akua (God), self, and others.
Nonprofit Kupu provides internships and service-learning opportunities for youth that are designed to build both technical and leadership skills, with an emphasis on conservation, sustainability, and environmental education. Hawai‘i Youth Conservation Corps (HYCC) programs, which serve youth ages 16-24, provide two to four months of full-time paid work experience paired with mentoring and academic supports. In addition, Kupu’s leadership and fellowship programs place youth and young professionals in a paid position in a single organization for up to a year. Kupu’s mission is to empower AmeriCorps participants to serve their communities through character-building, service-learning, and environmental stewardship opportunities that encourage integrity with self and others. Ultimately, Kupu participants in the Hawaiʻi Youth Conservation Corps and the Conservation Leadership Development Program engages teens and young adults in service while teaching them about responsibility, community, and citizenship. At the same time, the work of Kupu participants provides their community with much-needed aid. Kupu participants also become community leaders by recruiting and leading volunteers. Kupu aims to develop strong citizens that will serve the community through the program and beyond.
Kupu operates a dozen programs, ranging from environmental education to paid experiences and on-the-job training in sustainability-focused professions. Participate in a program with Kupu. Join a KUPU Program today.
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Lokahi Pacific develops projects that enrich the economic climate of the county, increases the inventory of affordable and special needs housing, and ensures that residents participate in that enrichment and share in its benefits. Programs offered for start-up businesses include incubator offices, conference room, a training room, and a shared-use, licensed 2-station commercial kitchen in the Lokahi Pacific Business Incubator Program at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Pono Center, 62 N. Market St. Ste. 300 Wailuku; call (808) 442-3028.
Promote the prosperity and resilience of the Lana‘i business community, connectivity to our neighbor islands, and sustainable growth and opportunity for all.
“Buy Hawaiʻi Give Aloha” is now “Made in Hawaiʻi.” This online portal highlights Hawaiʻi-made products and brands. When you buy from Made In Hawaiʻi companies, your money stays here at home, supporting local businesses, creating jobs and strengthening our island economy.
Starting a New Business in Hawaii? Contact Maui BAC to learn how to search a business name; register a business entity, trade name, trademark and service mark; and file online using Hawaii Business Express at https://hbe.ehawaii.gov/.
Business advocacy, marketing and networking, seminars and training classes, business referrals/resource center, and Made in Maui County products branding program. Presenter of the annual Made in Maui County Festival.
MEDB offers business assistance to companies ranging from startups to mature growth companies, with a focus in the innovation and technology sectors. Programs include workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one coaching that support professional development, including topics such as entrepreneurship, capital formation, operations, marketing, business infrastructure, minority-owned certifications, and more. In-person events provide networking opportunities to build business relationships.
Maui Island: 99 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793 • Tel: 808-249-2990 • Email: micro@meoinc.org
Molokai Branch: 380 Kolapa Pl., Kaunakakai, HI 96748 • Tel: 808-553-3216 • Email: molokai@meoinc.org
Micro-Enterprise Loan Program for low- and moderate-income people offering business loans from $500 to $50,000. Also, a six-week entrepreneurial course held six times a year on Maui (four times a year on Moloka‘i), business consulting services, and personal credit improvement programs.
Chamber advances and stimulates interest and participation in the business and professional community to facilitate exchange of information, broaden opportunities and promote growth.
MFTC offers food science services, as well as workshops and training sessions on food safety, food labeling, exporting to Japan, and other entrepreneurial business support. This nonprofit also oversees the County’s Kahikolu Plan, A Maui Watershed Protection Initiative to reduce the island’s axis deer population and protect vital watersheds.
MHLA represents Maui County’s visitor industry on policymaking and industry-related issues on the county and state government levels and serves as the industry’s liaison to the general public.
When it comes to your future, you should have choices. Choose your path, and Hawaii Job Corps will provide you with FREE career training so you can gain the skills and tools you need to be successful. Maui Job Corps Center is located in Makawao, HI. Offering a cafeteria, wellness center and recreation area, Maui Job Corps can offer you a supportive community and safe space.
At Hawaii Job Corps, students can ...
ENGAGE: Find a supportive community to lean on.
LEARN: earn your high school diploma or equivalent and gain skills to be successful in a career.
EARN: Take your training and education and put them into action.
Training opportunities: Job Corps offers an on-the-job experience designed to get you workforce-ready. LEARN MORE
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Hire a Job Corps grad: Hardworking. Professionally trained. Experienced. All three phrases describe our Job Corps students. Check out our employer resources to connect with the next generation of industry professionals. LEARN MORE
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Generally, Job Corps students are 16 through 24 years old; low-income individuals; meet citizenship, residency, DACA or other approved status requirements; meet background requirements; are ready and motivated to succeed
Promotes and sustains Hawaiian culture and seeks to improve the socioeconomic status of Native Hawaiians in business. Provides educational and cultural workshops, networking, leadership roles and community service.
This County of Maui online resource features an extensive list of businesses, products, services and activities that make “Maui Nui” – Maui, Moloka‘i and Lana‘i – no ka oi (the best). Free listings for Maui County businesses.
Provides business support, networking opportunities, and an environment where members can get together to find collaborative solutions to strengthen their businesses and our island economy and increase our Statewide presence.
Provides non-profit sponsorship for human services, charitable programs and community-building projects.
Alu Like provides “kokua” to Native Hawaiians who are committed to achieving their own potential. Their mission is to kōkua Hawaiian Natives committed to achieving their potential for themselves, their families and their communities.
Connect with Maui American Job Center at 808-270-5777. Get expedited help by clicking here.
Alu Like, Inc. Services:
Ho‘āla Hou – High Risk Reduction: The Ho‘āla Hou Department continue to provide on-going substance free activities at various schools statewide and partner with other local agencies
Ho‘omānea ‘Ōiwi – Employment & Training: The Ho‘omānea ‘Ōiwi Department provides outreach, intake, assessment, career counseling, work experience, occupational skills training, educational & tuition assistance, tutoring and internships.
Ka Ipu Kā‘eo – CTE & Scholarships: The Ka Ipu Kā‘eo Department consists of programs relating to fostering and furthering education for Native Hawaiians, specifically in the area of vocational, or career and technical education and training, which includes technology, natural resources, health and culinary arts.
Kūlia Like – Individual & Family Stability: ūlia Like looks to strengthen individual’s and families’ economic situations. Services provided are to enhance skills to make financial and survival decisions towards self-sufficiency.
Kumu Kahi – Elderly Services: The mission of the Kumu Kahi Department is to advocate for and support Native Hawaiian elderly in enriching and enhancing their lives by preserving and restoring their health and well-being, sense of dignity, self-respect and cultural identity.
Ka Waihona Puke ‘Ōiwi – Native Hawaiian Library: The Ka Waihona Puke ‘Ōiwi offers library resources for adults and children. Our collections include basic references and reading material, a Native Hawaiian research collection, and a unique collection of quilt patterns.
The Maui American Job Center provides individualized career pathways, education and training opportunities, employment support and services, and HireNet Hawai‘i support. The American Job Center is located within the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui County Service Center.
For more information or to schedule an appointment please visit us in person or give us a call.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
*Closed for Holidays
Under the State of Hawaiʻi's Business, Economic Development & Tourism's (DBEDT), the Business Development & Support Division (BDSD) promotes industry development and diversification in Hawaii by supporting existing and emerging industries; attracting new investment and businesses that can create more high-skilled, quality jobs in the State; increasing exports of Hawaii products and services; expanding Hawaii’s participation in global trade and commerce; by supporting small business and community-based organizations; and building resiliency to downturn in defense industry spending.
The Enterprise Zones (EZ) Partnership Program gives State & County benefits to companies in an effort to stimulate business activity, job preservation, and job creation in areas where they are most appropriate or most needed. If your business meets the eligibility requirements and you enroll in the program you can reduce your State taxes and receive other county benefits for up to seven years!
State Benefits
Businesses which satisfy annual requirements will qualify for the following State tax benefits for up to seven consecutive years:
NOTE: The two non-refundable income tax credits combined may not exceed 100% of income tax owed to the State.
Maui County (Maui, Lanai, and Molokai)
Each county offers eligible businesses additional benefits. To see the benefits offered in Hawaii’s other counties, please visit invest.hawaii.gov/ez.
Additional options for Manufacturing and Agricultural Businesses:
Companies must meet the following requirements:
Other businesses are not eligible, including retailers and some professional services. Contractors (firms which build, maintain, or repair real estate, such as custodial, construction, painting, electrical, and plumbing firms) also are ineligible to enroll in the EZ program.
Each county may select up to six zones for approval by the Governor. Zones exist for 20 years each. Zones may also be expanded to include adjacent eligible areas during the zone’s 20-year existence. 20 zones currently exist statewide.
State of Hawaii
View a statewide map of all zone locations in Hawaii.
Maui County (Maui, Molokai, & Lanai)
View a map of Maui County zones
To see the maps of EZ locations in Hawaii’s other counties, please visit invest.hawaii.gov/ez
To see if your business is located within a zone, please see the Hawaii Office of Planning interactive GIS Maps: http://histategis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=3f874cf1bee84b169fe69f4c99a4eec5
To enroll in the EZ program complete the following steps:
Once complete, DBEDT will verify that your business is EZ-eligible and will then forward your application to your County EZ Coordinator. You will be notified by mail if your EZ application is approved. If approved, your 84-month period of eligibility will usually begin on the first day of the month following your approval date.
All companies within the EZ program are required to do the following:
The Enterprise Zones Program recognizes that small family-run agricultural businesses may not necessarily employ full-time workers other than their family. As such, agricultural businesses:
After a company completes seven (7) years in the EZ program they are graduated and cannot re-enroll. Agricultural production and manufacturing companies, however, can apply for a 3-Year Extension.
State EZ Coordinator: (808) 586-2582
For more information on county benefits, contact your County EZ Coordinator:
Hawaii Revised Statutes for EZ
Hawaii Administrative Rules for EZ
Click here to see our EZ Success Stories
Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Business Development & Support Division
No. 1 Capital District Building
250 South Hotel Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 587-2750
The Maui Small Business Recovery Grant Program was established by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with American Express and with support from Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, to support disaster recovery in Maui through grants to small businesses impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires of August 2023.
In collaboration with the Maui Chamber of Commerce and LahainaTown Action Committee, the program will provide $5,000 grants and business coaching to 100 small businesses to help them recover and build long-term resilience in the face of economic challenges.
To be eligible for a $5,000 grant, businesses must:
-Employ at least three (3) but no more than twenty (20) individuals (including owners)
-Have at least one physical location or online business in Maui established on or prior to August 1, 2023
-Have experienced financial loss due to the Maui wildfires
-Not have sufficient financial resources to cover the business damage/loss that their business experienced as a result the Maui wildfires
-Meet all other eligibility criteria specified in the application
See more on eligibility here, including ineligible businesses. Other Terms and Conditions apply.
It is anticipated that applicants will be notified of their status by June 15, 2024. For more information, visit our FAQs.
Grantees must attend monthly sessions aimed at providing business owners with strategies on how to rebuild and grow their business.
These sessions will cover all aspects of building a stronger, more resilient business, including the role of disaster preparedness plans, informed by the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s educational resources. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program.
Eligible business owners can apply for the grant, between April 17 and May 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. HDT.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:59PM HDT.
Complete this application for the chance to be selected for the Maui Small Business Recovery Grant Program. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. HDT.
To apply, visit: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/maui-small-business-recovery-grant-program or click here to Start Application.
For any questions, contact resilience@uschamber.com.
HireMaui is a free community initiative to support thousands of residents suddenly left unemployed after the tragic wildfires on Maui. HireMaui provides a chance for displaced workers to get back on their feet and local companies to fill much needed positions.
The personal and economic consequences of sudden unemployment under tragic circumstances are profound. HireMaui is here to connect people with organizations who are ready to welcome them as employees.
• Click here to find jobs and apply for temporary or long-term positions across the state
• Have a job opening you'd like to post? Register to start listing jobs today to find capable workers for positions you need to fill now.
For additional information and resources on Maui disaster relief, including financial, mental health, housing, and more, visit our Maui Resouces page.
HireMaui is a community initiative powered by the ALTRES Foundation in partnership with State of Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and other community partners.
In partnership with the state Department of Human Services, Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO) is administering the Maui Relief TANF Program that will provide help with housing, auto and utility payments and other expenses for income-eligible families with children who were directly impacted by the Aug. 8 wildfires.
The Maui Relief TANF Program “Program” provides benefits to eligible families with dependent children with household incomes at or below 350% of the federal poverty level* who either experienced property damage or loss, or lost earnings or employment as a direct result of the wildfire disaster. The Program benefits are not intended to meet a family’s recurring needs and will not extend beyond four (4) months.
Rental and mortgage, utilities, and auto down payment on a new vehicle and loan payment assistance are available, as well as gift cards for clothing and school supplies.
Families with dependent children in their household, directly and indirectly impacted by the wildfires and earning less than 350 percent of the poverty level (which for a family of four is $120,750 annually) are eligible for the benefits.
U.S. citizenship is not a requirement.
Applications are accepted online and in-person:
• In person: The Maui Relief TANF Program, which launched on Oct. 20, continues to accept applications in-person at MEO offices in Wailuku. Applications are accepted in-person at MEO’s Wailuku office: 99 Mahalani St., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays (except holidays). Applicants should bring required documents with them.
• Online: The application for the Maui Relief TANF Program can be accessed from the MEO website. To apply for the Maui Relief TANF Program, go to www.meoinc.org and go to the Maui Relief TANF program under “Quick Links” or click this link directly.
The Maui TANF Relief Program continues to accept eligible families with dependent children and pregnant women in their third trimester who were directly impacted by the wildfires. Income eligibility is at or below 350% of the federal poverty level. Benefits include:
- Security and paying for short- and long-term housing.
- Making a down payment on a vehicle.
- Making car payments for up to 4 months.
- Securing and paying for utilities for up to 4 months.
- Purchasing clothing for eligible family members.
- Purchasing school supplies for school-aged children.
If families already received emergency assistance from other disaster relief organizations, then program benefits may supplement those payments, further ensuring families maintain their housing, transportation, and utility sources.
For more information, leave a message on the Maui Relief TANF Program phone line at 808-243-4404 and staff will return the call, email nrst@meoinc.org or by stopping by the MEO Wailuku office at 99 Mahalani St., weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MEO operates the program in partnership with the state Department of Human Services and Hawaii Community Foundation.
Enhance your workplace success with our new online courses: Helpful, Useful, & Basic (H.U.B.) Workplace Skills and Learning Platform
Are you looking to quickly learn about basic skills you may need on the job? The Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR), Workforce Development Division (WDD) Learning Platform might be for you.
It is a free online learning area available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You’ll be able to find recordings and learn helpful, useful, and basic (H.U.B.) practices about a variety of subjects. Our goal is to help make your job search and work easier by connecting you with H.U.B. Tips & Strategies. Here’s a list of our current resources within the H.U.B. Learning Platform:
Job H.U.B. Workshops – Explore a number of different computer skills and subjects – Google Docs, Google Drive, Email, Internet & Web, and Zoom
Job H.U.B. Summit – Hear insights and strategies focused on a jobseeker’s journey of Finding You, Finding the Job for You, and Taking Action & Getting the Job.
Work Skills H.U.B. Workshop* Resources – Access the learning resources for the face-to-face workshop.
Staff H.U.B. Workshops – Open to DLIR staff and their partners across Hawaii. Email request to sheila.g.buyukacar@hawaii.gov. Learn from these “Figuring it Out” workshops about a variety of digital capabilities used in the workplace – current recordings in Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint & Meetings and Zoom.
Hawai’i Career Acceleration Navigator (HI-CAN) delivers data-driven career recommendations for you to explore new career paths that may leverage your skills in a new way, boost your income, or for which there are many jobs available in Hawai’i. When you find a new career that interests you, you can explore available jobs and training programs within that career.
The Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) launched the Hawaiʻi Career Acceleration Navigator (HI CAN), a digital hub connecting unemployment insurance (UI) claimants and jobseekers to high-impact career pathways. The HI CAN platform will help residents searching for a new job and those looking to transition careers, emphasizing supporting those receiving UI benefits for the next steps in their career journey. HI CAN will also help those eligible for additional social services efficiently connect to the programs they need for a successful career transition.
Hoʻōla Maui NHOs are accepting applications for the positions on their Hoʻola job postings page. We encourage Maui residents to review the position descriptions and qualifications and apply immediately to the postings on the Hoʻola job postings page. Some positions do not require prior experience and training will be provided.
For job inquiries, please contact employment@hoolamaui.com
Join the Hoʻōla Maui Jobs Interest Form: Please complete this form to receive email updates on position availability and hiring. SIGN UP
Preference will be given to local organizations, firms, and individuals under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Paid Internships today. Quality Jobs Tomorrow. Earn while you learn, get on-the-job training, and gain work experience. No experience necessary.
Hele Imua is a 12-week internship opportunity for the State of Hawaiʻi. The purpose of this program is to provide eligible candidates exposure to various high-demand occupations in state government that may transition into gainful employment within Hawaii’s labor market. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) Workforce Development Division (WDD).
These services are 100% federally funded under a QUEST grant to the State of Hawaii.
Intern Applicant Forms for State Internship
Please email both completed application forms, a current resume, and a cover letter between 250 and 500 words to your WDD local office as follows:
DLIR WDD seeks to partner with state departments and divisions that can offer real on-the-job work experience, training, and supervision for select interns of the Hele Imua program. Interns may conduct duties that are the same or similar to those of your current employees. This program is intended to prepare interns for a possible career in state government and offers job seekers an inside look and feel of what it is like to work for a state agency while at the same time allowing you the opportunity to stretch your resources further with the assistance of one or more interns.
Interns will be registered with the DLIR payroll system and will be paid by DLIR. There is no cost to the employer with the exception of time for supervision and the cost of supplies necessary for the intern to complete assigned tasks and duties. The Hele Imua Program will offer each selected intern a duration of up to 12 consecutive weeks to complete their internship with the possibility of extension.
Please email an intern position description (one paragraph) to: dlir.wdd.intern@hawaii.gov
We stand United for Maui. As we move forward through these difficult times, our commitment to building a more resilient community is more needed than ever.
Visit Maui United Way's website for more information on current Maui Fire Disaster Relief efforts.
View Aloha United Way's map of vetted Maui Disaster Resources
Search our database for vetted resources
Aloha United Way’s 211 service is Hawai’i’s only comprehensive statewide information and referral helpline. Our 211 Specialists are specifically trained to help you find food, shelter, financial assistance, childcare, parenting support, kūpuna care, disability services, and health services related to COVID-19 and vaccinations.
Aging and Disabilities: Deafness and Blindness • Assistive Technology • Therapy • Advocacy • Senior and Older Adults
Education: Educational Programs • Schools/Institutions • School Supplies
Crisis: Domestic Violence • Crisis Services • Disaster Resources
Financial: Utility Assistance • Money Management • Rent Assistance
Employment: Job Preparation and Training • Job Search
Family and Children: Youth Development • Child Care • Parenting Support
Food: Emergency Food • Food Collection and Outlets • Meals
Healthcare: Health Insurance • COVID-19 • Dental Care • Health Facilities
Housing/Shelter: Housing Expense Assistance • Emergency Housing • Permanent Housing
Legal: Courts • Law Enforcement • General Legal Services
Transportation: Local Transportation • Long Distance Transportation • Transportation Expense Assistance • Transportation Passes • Travelers Assistance
Mental Health and Addiction: Mental Health Care Facilities • Mental Health Assessment & Treatment • Mental Health Support Services • Substance Use Disorder Services
From "hello" to help. We've got you covered with over 4,000 local resources. AUW 2-1-1 is Hawaiʻi's only statewide helpline connecting you with resources you need. Whether you need information and resources or immediate emergency assistance, our 211 Helpline Specialists are available to guide you. Based on your needs and location, we can find helpful resources that you can take advantage of right away.
To find resources outside of Hawaii, use your state’s 211. Find your local 211.
Select a method that works best for you. When you call, a live voice is on the other end - ready to help.
or local: 808-275-2000
toll-free: 1-877-275-6569
For better results, please be ready to provide your zip code, age, and gender identity.
to: 877-275-6569
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Click here to search our online Resource Database to find help you need!
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Mental Health Assessment & Treatment
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Substance Use Disorder Services
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AUW's 211 Helpline employs dedicated staff to curate and maintain resource data and programs. We are the best and most-trusted source of social service resources in the state of Hawaiʻi. We will assist to connect 211 users with resources that best fit their geography and need.
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is launching a comprehensive workforce development program to provide Maui residents with OSHA construction, HAZMAT, and HAZWOPER certifications.
This program seeks to equip local Maui residents with the necessary skills, training, and certifications that are necessary to actively participate in recovery efforts and good paying jobs, ensuring safety, efficiency, and long-term community resilience. Future additional training in the construction and transportation fields will also be made available. Additional classes, including Commercial Drivers Licensing (CDL), will soon be announced.
Classes will begin September 15, 2023 and are free for all Maui residents. Class schedules and times TBA.
If you are interested in these classes, please sign up using the Work Training Form here to help us identify the community's immediate workforce needs and interest.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a Work Training Sign-Up Form to sign up for upcoming classes and to receive announcements about future programs. A formal application will be opened for enrollment at a later time. Mahalo.
In response to community concerns about keeping jobs in Hawai‘i for local businesses and workers, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement has pivoted its Hawaiian Trades Academy to focus on workforce development with the launch of its Maui Workforce Development Program.
For more information, email kakoomaui@hawaiiancouncil.org or call (808) 204-2722.
(updated Dec 19, 2023)
Goodwill Hawaiʻi was recently awarded a new one-year contract by the State of Hawaiʻi DLIR Office of Community Services to provide Employment Core Services to Lahaina’s immigrant population or any other Maui resident who was displaced from work as a direct or indirect result of the Maui fires in August.
Job seekers who enroll in the program will be paired with a Goodwill employment counselor and together they will develop an individualized action plan including specific supports needed to obtain the desired job. Supports can include translation services for non-English speakers, updating resumes, preparing for job interviews, and vocational training assistance.
Goodwill also provides wrap-around services for all of its clients, ranging from tax preparation to financial literacy training and other social and human services.
Statewide Goodwill Hawaiʻi assists more than 7,000 people annually, including low-income families, adults with disabilities, immigrants, reintegrating individuals, at-risk youth and others with employment, educational, financial literacy and social services. For more info, visit www.goodwillhawaii.org.
It can be difficult to support yourself and your family if you do not have the right education, training and resources. Our employment counselors will work with you for FREE to identify, prepare for and land the job or career that you’ve always dreamed of. Some services are based on eligibility and location.
We will provide one-on-one help for Maui residents who’ve been displaced from work or have experienced a loss of income. Goodwill employment counselors will work together with job seekers to develop an individualized action plan including specific supports needed to obtain the desired job.
Job seekers needing assistance can visit the Goodwill office in Kahului (250 Alamaha Street, Suite N16B).
EMAIL: rsaludares@higoodwill.org
CALL: 808-443-5870 ext. 1470 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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To schedule an appointment, contact us by island for more info on how we can help you achieve your goals:
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Services are at no charge to anyone 18 years or older who meet current eligibility criteria. Call your local American Job Center for details.
WE ARE OPEN! Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm
Job seekers needing assistance can visit the Goodwill office in Kahului (250 Alamaha Street, Suite N16B)
Email rsaludares@higoodwill.org or call 808-443-5870 ext. 1470 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Learn more at Goodwill Hawaii's Career Services webpage.
Goodwill also provides wrap-around services for all of its clients, ranging from tax preparation to financial literacy training and other social and human services.
The Adult & Dislocated Worker program is designed to help workers get back to work as quickly as possible and overcome barriers to employment. When individuals become dislocated workers as a result of job loss, mass layoffs, global trade dynamics, or transitions in economic sectors, the Dislocated Worker program provides services to assist them in re-entering the workforce:
WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Program equips adults and others displaced from their job with the tools they need to secure and maintain competitive employment. Our dedicated and trained employment counselors provide each participant with one-on-one guidance and job-coaching to assist in achieving their employment and career goals. Services are individualized based on your input and frequency of services is determined by your needs. Call your Local American Job Center for upcoming training schedule and the next available start date.
CNHAʻs Hawaiian Trades Academy is offering free workforce training classes to Maui residents interested in clean-up and rebuild-related jobs. Check out below for our active programs and application link to apply.
We continually seek community feedback to stay informed of immediate workforce needs / interest, which helps us plan for more or new programs. Fill out the Interest Form below to let us know what program(s) you are interested in.
The Hawaiian Trades Academy launched in 2019 to provide workforce development for economically and socially disadvantaged communities. The program goal is to raise the household income of families in Hawaiʻi.
Since its inception in 2019, the Hawaiian Trades Academy has received over $1.3M in grants; delivered 12 academies spanning Kauaʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, and Oʻahu; and, serviced over 390 students in Carpentry, CDL, Fire, Police, and Solar academies. We are exploring more programs to deliver across the pae ʻāina.
Accelerator classes take place over an 8-14-week span. Participants learn and develop trade skills, gain mentoring, and leave the program with numerous certifications, like CDL licenses, OSHA-10 certification, respiratory and/or First Aid training. All programs include financial empowerment and Hawaiʻi culture education, and job placement assistance.
Fill out the interest form below to receive future announcements and notifications about upcoming programs. INTEREST FORM
Aloha, mahalo for your interest in our Maui CDL-A licensing program. If you are interested in attending a Maui CDL-A training class, please fill out our Maui Workforce Development application and select CDL-A as an interest. We will reach out to you from there. Should you have any questions, please contact us at trades@hawaiiancouncil.org. Mahalo.
State VR programs provide VR services for individuals with disabilities, consistent with their strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice, so that they may prepare for and engage in competitive integrated employment or supported employment and achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Under the WIOA, DVR has embraced initiatives to invest in the skills of students with disabilities along with their families, as well as disenfranchised youth, as they access opportunities to become self-sufficient adults in tomorrow’s workforce. DVR remains committed to partnering with Hawai‘i’s employers to reinforce networks of support so participants can achieve their hopes and aspirations for meaningful employment and thrive as active citizens in our community.
DVR’s offices on Hawai‘i Island, Maui, Moloka‘i, O‘ahu and Kaua‘i, are accessible statewide within our communities in order to meet the needs of those individuals seeking our services.
The Wagner-Peyser Employment Service focuses on providing a variety of services including job search assistance, help getting a job referral, and placement assistance for job seekers. Additionally, re-employment services are available for unemployment insurance claimants, as well as recruitment services to employers with job openings.The “Welcome Team” offers programs such as:
Unemployment Insurance Call Center (for all UI claims):
American Job Center Hawaii – Oahu
Dole Cannery Complex
680 Iwilei Road, Suite 700, Honolulu, HI 96817
Map Directions | Ph: (808) 768-5701 | Website
American Job Center Hawaii – Hawaii Island
Hilo (NEW LOCATION)
88 Kanoelehua Avenue, Suite A-204, Hilo, HI 96720
Map Directions | Ph: (808) 935-6527 | Website
American Job Center Hawaii – Maui
Kahului
110 Ala’ihi Street, Suite 209, Kahului, HI 96732
Map Directions | Ph: (808) 270-5777 | Website
American Job Center Hawaii – Kauai
Lihue
4444 Rice St. #302, Lihue, HI 96766
Map Directions | Ph: (808) 274-3056 | Fax: (808) 274-3059
Funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Hawaii State Trade Expansion Program, known as HiSTEP, is a comprehensive program designed to assist Hawaii small businesses with their export development. The goal is to increase the number of small businesses that want to export as well as the value of exports for those small businesses that currently export. Today it is easier than ever for companies, regardless of size, to sell goods and services across the globe and this program can help achieve that.
HiSTEP has three integrated components:
HiSTEP is supported by a grant through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
The 2024 HiSTEP Registration is now open. Please fill out the 2024 HiSTEP Registration Form.
There is no cost to register and no obligation to participate in any of the HiSTEP activities. Once registered, you will be paired with one of our HiSTEP partners for an initial consultation. You only need to fill it out once, but we use other online forms for all HiSTEP activities.
Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Business Development & Support Division
Address:
No. 1 Capital District Building
250 South Hotel Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 587-2750
Hirenet Hawaiʻi is the largest job database for the state, and is designed with Hawaiʻi’s businesses in mind, catering to both job seekers and employers. HireNet Hawaii also offers apprenticeships and training, labor market information and service locations for the State of Hawaii.
Job Seekers and Employers: HireNet Hawaii provides a range of employment tools for job seekers and employers in Hawaii. Job seekers can access job listings, create resumes, and explore education and training opportunities on the platform.
Employer Services: Employers can post job openings, search through resumes to find potential candidates, access industry statistics, and much more on HireNet Hawaii. Employers may also receive direct referrals from HireNet Hawaiʻi’s virtual recruiter to assure they get the best match for their positions. Most importantly, all of these services are available at not cost.
Comprehensive Job Search: HireNet Hawaii aggregates job listings from various local and national job search websites, making it a one-stop resource for job seekers in Hawaii.
How to Navigate HireNetHawaii PDF
Unemployment Insurance Work Registration Instructions PDF
Resume Builder Instructions PDF
Equal Opportunity Employer/ProgramAuxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD/TTY Dial 711 then ask for (808)586-8844.
MEO provides a comprehensive range of services and training to assist low income and legal permanent residents prepare for employment and to help them maintain employment once they are hired.
Once eligibility, which includes low income and/or legal permanent residency are determined, intake and assessment proceeds. MEO staff will formally assess each client’s aptitudes, skills, interests, English proficiency, family stability and determine barriers to employment and job security.
So if you:
If you have employment barriers such as being unemployed or underemployed, child care, health care, limited work history, or a criminal record.
Contact MEO’s Employment Services Specialist: Jan Cerizo at 808-243-4371 or email janeth.cerizo@meoinc.org
Vocational Training is also provided through MEO’s Employment Services program. Clients learn a new skill and become more employable. The following are photos showing clients who participated in the phlebotomy and nurse aide training. Upon graduation, they immediately secured employment in the health care field.
Click here for an MEO Employment Services Application
The American Job Center is your one-stop shop to find FREE services for job seekers and employers, including:
Resume Advice: Before you fill in the blanks, do some research, on what language to use, or Salary Expectations
Ready to apply for jobs? Find the Right Fit, Industry, or Sector
Research Companies: Preview Virtual Booths connect with employers with one click.
Ready to Get Started?
The County of Maui’s Virtual Job Fair is an online resource for employers seeking workers, and for residents seeking employment and career opportunities. The website provides job search tools, career counseling, and information on career training opportunities, resume building, internships, college certificates/degrees, financial aid opportunities and more.
This project is a collaboration between the County of Maui’s Office of Economic Development, the Maui County Workforce Development Board and the University of Hawaii Maui College.
The Maui County Virtual Job Fair has great resources to help you through the process of applying for jobs. In addition to getting your resume and cover letter in good shape, you can also find companies hiring now, research companies that you’re interested in, and determine your value, so you’re ready to negotiate your salary and benefits. There are resources to also help build skills, get training, take courses and earn certificates, get career advice, and financial aid links.
Job Seekers:
• Start searching for Maui County jobs
• Search Maui County Employers
• Upload your resume so employers can find YOU!
Build Skills – UHMC HO’ĀLA Extended Learning and Workforce Development offers a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. All of the courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.
Connect with ELWD Programs – Courses and certificates are offered in the following programs. Click on a program title to view more information or click the expand icon to view subjects within each program.
CareerLink – Students seeking assistance with the following: Resume | Cover Letter | Mock Interview | Career Assessment | Job Search Preparation | Cooperative Education | Career Spots Videos – Short video clips of career tips.
Earn a degree – UHMC Programs of Study
Career Guidance:
Get Career Guidance – Academic & Career Counseling Online & Phone Appointments Available. Academic counselors are available to meet online via Zoom as well as by phone during our regular business hours.
Hana Career Pathways – FREE Renewable Energy & Solar Trainings. Speak with Keisha Nakamura, Hana Lima Project
Ph: 808-984-3740 Email: keishan@hawaii.edu
Financial Aid – The UHMC Financial Aid Office is here to help you access higher education and to support your success by minimizing economic barriers and providing financial education.
Federal Student Aid – Learn the steps for obtaining financial aid.
The Quality Jobs, Equity Strategy, and Training (QUEST) Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) seeks to help dislocated workers and other eligible participants, including underserved and historically marginalized individuals, develop economic resilience to future economic shocks through employment, training, and entry into high-quality jobs, especially in growing and critical industries.
To qualify for the QUEST Internship Program, participants must fall into one of the following categories.
QUEST Eligibility Criteria:
Registered Apprenticeships are unique long-term training programs that combines On-the-Job Learning with Related Training Instruction, which allow job seekers to learn specialized skills for various trades and occupations. In Hawai‘i, there are over 100 registered apprenticeship programs available that represent a wide variety of occupations. After completing training, an apprentice becomes a journeyworker and can earn a higher salary as well as pursue career goals as a foreman, supervisor, contractor, or even set up their own business.
Benefits of Apprenticeships
How do I join an Apprenticeship?
With the sheer number of apprenticeship programs available in Hawai‘i, there are no set standards for all apprenticeships. However, most programs have the following minimum requirements:
List of Construction Trades in Registered Apprenticeship Programs*
*For questions and more information about Registered Apprenticeship contact the Workforce Development Division at dlir.workforce.develop@hawaii.gov or call (808) 586-8877
SCORE is a nonprofit association that provides free and confidential small business counseling by dedicated and experienced volunteer counselors.
Registered Apprenticeships are unique long-term training programs that combines On-the-Job Learning with Related Training Instruction, which allow job seekers to learn specialized skills for various trades and occupations. In Hawai‘i, there are over 100 registered apprenticeship programs available that represent a wide variety of occupations. After completing training, an apprentice becomes a journeyworker and can earn a higher salary as well as pursue career goals as a foreman, supervisor, contractor, or even set up their own business.
Benefits of Apprenticeships
How do I join an Apprenticeship?
With the sheer number of apprenticeship programs available in Hawai‘i, there are no set standards for all apprenticeships. However, most programs have the following minimum requirements:
Recruitment Notices:
Hawaiʻi Apprenticeship Week
In conjunction with National Apprenticeship Week, Hawaiʻi celebrates Registered Apprenticeship in the state through Hawaiʻi Apprenticeship Week (HAW).
For contractors and employers, hiring qualified employees from officially approved, registered apprenticeship programs makes good business sense. By hiring apprentices from an officially approved and registered programs in the State of Hawai‘i, contractors and employers are guaranteed a highly skilled and competent workforce that produces consistent and quality results.
List of Construction Trades in Registered Apprenticeship Programs* *This list does not reflect the latest updates on certain programs
List of Non-Construction Trades in Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Career and Technical Education (CTE) is an educational program that aligns academic standards with technical knowledge and skills to prepare students for careers in current or emerging occupations and further education. CTE is the only educational program in which course content is guided by business and industry input.
There are a number of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at our Hawaii Department of Education High Schools and at our University of Hawaii Community Colleges. CTE programs provide students with the opportunity to gain work experience through hands-on classes, internships, and industry-certification opportunities. CTE programs or Career and Technical Education programs—depending on the school, provides a wide range of learning experiences through different career paths, fields, and industries. From skilled trades such as automotive technology, construction, or electrical contracting, to programs as diverse as agriculture, architecture, business, culinary arts, engineering, healthcare, or veterinary medicine.
Connect with Maui American Job Center at 808-270-5777. Get expedited help by clicking here.
View nine career pathways (projected)
The Maui wildfire disaster has claimed the lives of a still-untold number of people and devastated invaluable and unique cultural and historical sites beloved by all who know Hawaiʻi. Our heart aches for Maui, and this is a time for action and response.
The word “Eō” in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, means to call, to uplift, and to respond. In this difficult time for our Maui ʻohana, Kupu recognizes the need for both short-term and long-term response for affected communities. EŌ Maui’s approach centers on paid positions for impacted residents.
Consistent with our strengths and experience in conservation and green jobs, our programs will empower the people of Maui to restore communities and ecosystems at the same time.
EŌ (Emergency Outreach) Maui was created to offer Maui residents paid positions supporting wildlife recovery. Eō Maui opportunities range from supporting community resource providers, to providing students environmental education, and assisting in native ecosystem restoration. Interested individuals may fill out the below applications to be considered for any available position they are interested in.
For an in-depth explanation of each type of positions offered, click here to view the Eō Maui Program Descriptions.
Search open apprenticeship programs and job opportunities from employers across the country and directly apply with the employer of the apprenticeship program. There are thousands of active apprenticeship programs across the country serving many industries, occupations, and geographic locations. Search and connect with an active apprenticeship program to learn more about how and when to apply to their apprenticeship program.
For career seekers:
For employers:
For educators:
Career Seekers, contact your local American Job Center.
Adult Education emphasizes life-long learning and programs that are designed to accommodate the interests and changing needs of individuals. We strive to build the skills for adults to make themselves, their families, and communities better.
Due to the recent fire on the Maui property, there are no in-person programs on site until further notice. We hope to have a resolution shortly.
Please reach us at 808-830-0414 or 808-830-0415 for service. you may also text an inquiry to those numbers. We can be contacted via phone from 7:30am-4:00pm.
The Maui Campus offers the following programs that are designed to accommodate the interests and changing needs of the adult learner.
You can also email staff at kurt.ginoza@k12.hi.us, eric.balinbin@k12.hi.us, jcochran@mcsamaui.k12.hi.us
Our center provides assistance with resume and cover letter development, help preparing for a job interview with practice interview questions, and advice on how to best communicate abilities to a potential employer.
CareerOneStop is the flagship career, training, and job search website for the U.S. Department of Labor. The website serves job seekers, businesses, students, and career advisors with a variety of free online tools, information and resources. Your source for career exploration, training & jobs. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. For information about jobs, training, career resources, or unemployment benefits call:1-877-US2-JOBS (1-877-872-5627) or TTY 1-877-889-5627
Your next good job starts here.
Good Jobs Hawai'i offers FREE short-term skills training that lead to a pathway for a better-paying job and accelerate one’s career in Hawai'i’s high-demand sectors including: Healthcare, Technology, Clean energy/Skilled trades, and Creative industries. After completing the course, participants will be connected with local businesses to explore potential employment opportunities. The program will offer employment readiness support and wrap-around services to prepare participants to apply for good jobs statewide.
Check out our free training options. Good Jobs Hawaiʻi offers free skills training in Hawai‘i’s high-demand sectors including:
After completing the course, participants will be connected with local businesses to explore potential employment opportunities. The program will offer employment readiness support and wrap-around services to prepare participants to apply for good jobs statewide.
Get Started Now! or get help deciding.
If your company is already engaged in Sector Partnerships in Healthcare or IT and you’re ready to train and hire local workers for entry level jobs, we can help you get started. Interested in bringing a paid intern onboard? We can assist you! Begin Training and Hiring: Healthcare Begin Training and Hiring: IT
Hawai'i Green Jobs Initiative features current green job openings in Hawaii, information about local green training programs and training providers, and Hawaii's green labor market. This portal is a service of the Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) which is responsible for ensuring and increasing the economic security, well-being, and productivity of Hawaii's workers.
Data Dashboard: Numbers and Trends • Industry Trends • Occupational Profiles
Services for Job Seekers: Search for Jobs • Hawaii Directory of Green Employers • Learn about Green Careers
Services for Employers: Enter Job Orders • Search for Workers • Training for your Employees
Green Training Services: Green Training Programs & Green Training Providers
Need help? Visit the Hawaii Green Jobs Initiative Online Assistance Center
State Toll-Free access numbers for each island:
Hawai'i: 974-4000 (at the tone enter 69025, and press #)
Maui: 984-2400 (at the tone enter 69025, and press #)
Kauai: 274-3141 (at the tone enter 69025, and press #)
Molokai/Lanai: 1-800-468-4644 (at the tone enter 69013, and press #)
Click Here to Learn More about State of Hawaiʻi Workforce Development Division Internship Programs
Click Here to Apply to Internship Programs
ATTENTION EMPLOYERS:
DLIR WDD in collaboration with the Counties seeks to partner with state departments and divisions and other employers that can offer real on-the-job work experience, training, and supervision for selected interns. Interns may conduct duties that are the same or similar to those of your current employees. This program is intended to prepare interns for possible careers and offers job seekers an inside look and feel of what it is like to work for you while at the same time allowing you the opportunity to stretch your resources further with the assistance of one or more interns.
Please email an intern position description (one paragraph) to: dlir.wdd.intern@hawaii.gov
Start-up and established business research assistance: business lists, demographic profiles, market trends, industry analysis, database searches, business ratios and sample business plans.
Hawaii is Hiring serves as a one-stop resource designed to connect kama'aina to employment, training, internships, apprenticeships, and education opportunities throughout Hawaii. It provides local job seekers and new graduates with a streamlined job board and simple access to training and education tools valued in Hawaii’s in-demand and emerging industries. Hawaii is Hiring also helps residents find local short-term certificate programs and earn-and-learn opportunities like internships and apprenticeships that provide workers of all ages with opportunities to gain new skills to re-enter the workforce.
I just graduated.What’s my next move?
I want to get more training or education
I want to explore internships and apprenticeships
CNHA has partnered with Catholic Charities of Hawaii to help Oʻahu households.
With a variety of services and workshops, our Housing Stability Program will support Oʻahu renters to maintain or obtain stable housing.
Please be advised, HSS does not provide any direct financial assistance for Utilities and Rent.
Job Corps is the nationalʻs largest free, residential career training and education program for low-income young adults ages 16- through 24.
They have over 120 campuses across the U.S. where students gain the experience needed to begin a career or apprenticeship, advance to higher education, or join the military. The best part? It’s free. Job Corps is not just a career training program. You’ll also receive everyday staples AND a supportive community.
On top of getting free career training and education you need to succeed, you’ll also get loads of free extras such as housing, basic medical care, nutritious meals, books & supplies, living allowance, training clothing, and a supportive community. Focus on your goals and your future, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Job Corps offers an on-the-job experience designed to get you workforce-ready.
Industries that Job Corps offers an on-the-job experience designed to get you workforce-ready:
Kupu, meaning to grow, sprout, or increase, connects youth and young adults with opportunities to discover their potential and create a better future for their community, their environment, and themselves. We also support a network of partners who serve youth and ʻāina, helping them achieve their goals.
Our mission is to empower youth to serve their communities through character-building, service-learning, and environmental stewardship opportunities that encourage pono (integrity) with ke Akua (God), self, and others.
Nonprofit Kupu provides internships and service-learning opportunities for youth that are designed to build both technical and leadership skills, with an emphasis on conservation, sustainability, and environmental education. Hawai‘i Youth Conservation Corps (HYCC) programs, which serve youth ages 16-24, provide two to four months of full-time paid work experience paired with mentoring and academic supports. In addition, Kupu’s leadership and fellowship programs place youth and young professionals in a paid position in a single organization for up to a year. Kupu’s mission is to empower AmeriCorps participants to serve their communities through character-building, service-learning, and environmental stewardship opportunities that encourage integrity with self and others. Ultimately, Kupu participants in the Hawaiʻi Youth Conservation Corps and the Conservation Leadership Development Program engages teens and young adults in service while teaching them about responsibility, community, and citizenship. At the same time, the work of Kupu participants provides their community with much-needed aid. Kupu participants also become community leaders by recruiting and leading volunteers. Kupu aims to develop strong citizens that will serve the community through the program and beyond.
Kupu operates a dozen programs, ranging from environmental education to paid experiences and on-the-job training in sustainability-focused professions. Participate in a program with Kupu. Join a KUPU Program today.
Are you leading a sustainability or conservation organization today? Learn how we can support you while creating opportunities for the next generation. Build your organization’s capacity. Become a Host Site
Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i’s AmeriCorps Project Kaulike
Are you a recent graduate considering a career or law or a professional considering a career change? Looking for meaningful opportunities to build your resume or law school application? Are you committed to serving your community and those in need? Legal Aid’s AmeriCorps Member Advocates positions may be the right opportunity for you! Full-Time positions are available on O‘ahu, on Hawai‘i Island in Kona, Maui, and Kaua‘i.
The Mission and Duties:
Project Kaulike is a key component of the Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i’s efforts to provide legal services to Hawai‘i’s low-income and disadvantaged individuals and families. Project Kaulike members are non-attorney advocates working alongside and under the guidance of Legal Aid attorneys and paralegals.
We are looking for individuals who have good people skills, an interest in helping others, good computer skills, an interest in the law, and who excel working as part of a team. Experience working with disadvantaged individuals and/or legal experience is helpful but not required. Training is provided.
To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. Please indicate location of interest. Applicants who are not residing in Hawai‘i at the time of application are requested to please include information related to your connection to, or specific interest in, Hawai‘i. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion.
Promote the prosperity and resilience of the Lana‘i business community, connectivity to our neighbor islands, and sustainable growth and opportunity for all.
Have you worked on a farm or ranch for 30 days and/or earned at least $800 within the last two years?
If so, you might be eligible for the National Farmworker Jobs Program. NFJP is a job training and employment assistance program for farmworkers and their families. Our Case Managers provide assistance in finding employment, job training, educational opportunities and support services.
This assistance is offered at no cost to the participants.
How does the National Farmworker Job Training Program work?
Program participants have confidential, direct relationships with staff. We are ready to help you grow and thrive! Call or email us today!
Dee Kahuhu - Program Manager p) 808-243-4368 e) dennise.kahuhu@meoinc.org
Suzette Bacarro - Case Manager p) 808-243-4369 e) suzette.bacarro@meoinc.org
Uilani Ah Chan - Case Manager p) 808-243-4370 e) uilani.ahchan@meoiinc.org
To learn more, see the Farmworker Benefits and Farm Benefits flyer.
To apply to the NFJP, fill out this MEO application.
Business advocacy, marketing and networking, seminars and training classes, business referrals/resource center, and Made in Maui County products branding program. Presenter of the annual Made in Maui County Festival.
Maui Island: 99 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793 • Tel: 808-249-2990 • Email: micro@meoinc.org
Molokai Branch: 380 Kolapa Pl., Kaunakakai, HI 96748 • Tel: 808-553-3216 • Email: molokai@meoinc.org
Micro-Enterprise Loan Program for low- and moderate-income people offering business loans from $500 to $50,000. Also, a six-week entrepreneurial course held six times a year on Maui (four times a year on Moloka‘i), business consulting services, and personal credit improvement programs.
SCSEP fosters and promotes part-time employment opportunities in community service activities for low income senior citizens who are fifty-five (55) years of age or older. We also assist older workers in transitioning to unsubsidized employment.
Basic SCSEP Eligibility Requirements:
Please call or visit our offices for more information. You may ask for Carmelei Leano, programs specialist, or any case manager for additional information.
To apply, please bring the following documents: Social Security card and photo ID, Residence verification, Citizenship/alien status (U.S. passport, resident card), Family income verification (pay stubs, Social Security statement of benefits)
To apply, fill out the MEO's Senior Community Service Employment Program Application
MFTC offers food science services, as well as workshops and training sessions on food safety, food labeling, exporting to Japan, and other entrepreneurial business support. This nonprofit also oversees the County’s Kahikolu Plan, A Maui Watershed Protection Initiative to reduce the island’s axis deer population and protect vital watersheds.
When it comes to your future, you should have choices. Choose your path, and Hawaii Job Corps will provide you with FREE career training so you can gain the skills and tools you need to be successful. Maui Job Corps Center is located in Makawao, HI. Offering a cafeteria, wellness center and recreation area, Maui Job Corps can offer you a supportive community and safe space.
At Hawaii Job Corps, students can ...
ENGAGE: Find a supportive community to lean on.
LEARN: earn your high school diploma or equivalent and gain skills to be successful in a career.
EARN: Take your training and education and put them into action.
Training opportunities: Job Corps offers an on-the-job experience designed to get you workforce-ready. LEARN MORE
Refer a student: Whether you’re a parent or guardian, school counselor or mentor, we know you want the best for the young person in your life. Job Corps helps them reach their goals, find their purpose and guide them along their journey to a better future. LEARN MORE
Hire a Job Corps grad: Hardworking. Professionally trained. Experienced. All three phrases describe our Job Corps students. Check out our employer resources to connect with the next generation of industry professionals. LEARN MORE
Are you eligible?
Generally, Job Corps students are 16 through 24 years old; low-income individuals; meet citizenship, residency, DACA or other approved status requirements; meet background requirements; are ready and motivated to succeed
Serves as an advocate and vehicle of empowerment for Molokai's families to achieve both individually and collectively financial independence and abundance in the formation of healthy and sustainable businesses.
See current posted community needs, volunteer opportunities, relief events, resources, and any new local developments shared about the Maui recovery efforts.
Anyone can OFFER support or post a NEED for support or services in this local community disaster relief Facebook page. The purpose of this local group is where we can have a "go to" hub to locally exchange information of supplies/help *needed* and services and help we can *offer* due to disasters on Maui.
Click here to go see locally offered community assistance needs and offers
UHMC HO’ĀLA Extended Learning and Workforce Development offers a wide range of highly interactive online courses that you can take entirely online. All of the courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.UHMC Training offers diversified up skill training and certifications for those who would like to choose a brand new career path or better the one they are currently on.
Our Arc of Maui County group home in Kihei evacuated two nights in a row while our group home in Lahaina was completely relocated to Wailuku. All of this plus the upcoming months till our participants can return safely home to Lahaina will greatly impact our agency financially. We have collaborated with multiple agencies for donations of supplies but what we need now is the financial help.
Please consider making a donation to ensure all participants within our care have a safe environment to live and receive essential services through our programs.
Donate Arc of Maui County today.
Providing services to families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1954. Arc of Maui County was established in 1954 by a group of parents and concerned citizens who sought services for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities when none were available. This agency is the shared vision of many dedicated parents, family members, people with disabilities, staff and advocates from the community and across the nation.
Arc of Maui County's mission is to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by actively supporting programs and services that assure full inclusion and participation in the community throughout life with focus on the individuals’ strengths, abilities and inherent value. They are entitled to the respect, dignity, safety and security enjoyed by other members of society; and are equal before the law. A developmental disability can be cognitive, physical or both and begins before adulthood. Its essential life functioning activities.
Programs include:
1) Residential services with five (5) state licensed group homes on Maui and Molokai;
2) Adult Day Health group settings at two (2) locations on Maui;
3) One-on-One community services providing personal assistance with daily activities on Maui, Molokai and rural Hana; and
4) Vocational/employment services to build job skills and exploring community employment and support on Maui and Molokai.
Our goal is to address Maui County workforce training needs, community job placement demands, international engagement opportunities, diversified agriculture and food entrepreneurship opportunities, and continue providing broader access to higher education through the University Center. View the following categories on our site: apprenticeships, food innovation, sustainability, workforce training, Maui Language Institute, and customized training.
APPRENTICE • CAREERLINK • WORKFORCE TRAINING • CUSTOMIZED TRAINING • FOOD INNOVATION • SUSTAINABILITY • MAUI LANGUAGE INSTITUTE • UNIVERSITY CENTER
PROGRAMS
US Dept. of Labor’s site, Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS), provides resources and expertise to assist and prepare Veterans to obtain meaningful careers, maximize their employment opportunities, and protect their employment rights. Start searching for a job today
Employers may also get assistance in facilitating the employment of qualified veterans. We prepare America's veterans, service members, and military spouses for meaningful careers, provide them with employment resources and expertise, protect their employment rights, and promote their employment opportunities.
VETS Programs:
Active duty? Get assistance finding a job. The Employment Navigator and Partnership Pilot (ENPP) provides one-on-one career assistance to interested transitioning service members and their spouses at select military installations worldwide.
Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP): HVRP is a federal program that awards money to non- and for-profit organizations and government agencies that work to prepare and place veterans experiencing homelessness in jobs. Learn More About Applying for a HVRP Grant
Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG): JVSG provides funding to State Workforce Agencies for staff to provide career services to veterans with significant barriers to employment and to assist employers to fill their workforce needs. Learn More About Applying for a JVSG Grant:
Stand Down: Stand Down events assist veterans experiencing homelessness by providing a wide range of employment, social, and health services. VETS awards these noncompetitive grants on a first-come, first-served basis to support one-day or multi-day events at up to $7,000 or $10,000, respectively. The critical services provided at these events are often the catalyst that enables those individuals to reenter the workforce. Learn More About Applying for a Stand Down Grant
Goodwill Hawaii’s WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker program equips adults and others displaced from their job with the tools they need to secure and maintain competitive employment. Counselors provide one-on-one guidance and job coaching to assist participants in achieving their employment and career goals.
The Maui American Job Center provides individualized career pathways, education and training opportunities, employment support and services, and HireNet Hawai‘i support. The American Job Center is located within the Maui County Business Resource Center at the Maui County Service Center.
For more information or to schedule an appointment please visit us in person or give us a call.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
*Closed for Holidays
Under the State of Hawaiʻi's Business, Economic Development & Tourism's (DBEDT), the Business Development & Support Division (BDSD) promotes industry development and diversification in Hawaii by supporting existing and emerging industries; attracting new investment and businesses that can create more high-skilled, quality jobs in the State; increasing exports of Hawaii products and services; expanding Hawaii’s participation in global trade and commerce; by supporting small business and community-based organizations; and building resiliency to downturn in defense industry spending.
The Enterprise Zones (EZ) Partnership Program gives State & County benefits to companies in an effort to stimulate business activity, job preservation, and job creation in areas where they are most appropriate or most needed. If your business meets the eligibility requirements and you enroll in the program you can reduce your State taxes and receive other county benefits for up to seven years!
State Benefits
Businesses which satisfy annual requirements will qualify for the following State tax benefits for up to seven consecutive years:
NOTE: The two non-refundable income tax credits combined may not exceed 100% of income tax owed to the State.
Maui County (Maui, Lanai, and Molokai)
Each county offers eligible businesses additional benefits. To see the benefits offered in Hawaii’s other counties, please visit invest.hawaii.gov/ez.
Additional options for Manufacturing and Agricultural Businesses:
Companies must meet the following requirements:
Other businesses are not eligible, including retailers and some professional services. Contractors (firms which build, maintain, or repair real estate, such as custodial, construction, painting, electrical, and plumbing firms) also are ineligible to enroll in the EZ program.
Each county may select up to six zones for approval by the Governor. Zones exist for 20 years each. Zones may also be expanded to include adjacent eligible areas during the zone’s 20-year existence. 20 zones currently exist statewide.
State of Hawaii
View a statewide map of all zone locations in Hawaii.
Maui County (Maui, Molokai, & Lanai)
View a map of Maui County zones
To see the maps of EZ locations in Hawaii’s other counties, please visit invest.hawaii.gov/ez
To see if your business is located within a zone, please see the Hawaii Office of Planning interactive GIS Maps: http://histategis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=3f874cf1bee84b169fe69f4c99a4eec5
To enroll in the EZ program complete the following steps:
Once complete, DBEDT will verify that your business is EZ-eligible and will then forward your application to your County EZ Coordinator. You will be notified by mail if your EZ application is approved. If approved, your 84-month period of eligibility will usually begin on the first day of the month following your approval date.
All companies within the EZ program are required to do the following:
The Enterprise Zones Program recognizes that small family-run agricultural businesses may not necessarily employ full-time workers other than their family. As such, agricultural businesses:
After a company completes seven (7) years in the EZ program they are graduated and cannot re-enroll. Agricultural production and manufacturing companies, however, can apply for a 3-Year Extension.
State EZ Coordinator: (808) 586-2582
For more information on county benefits, contact your County EZ Coordinator:
Hawaii Revised Statutes for EZ
Hawaii Administrative Rules for EZ
Click here to see our EZ Success Stories
Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Business Development & Support Division
No. 1 Capital District Building
250 South Hotel Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 587-2750
The Maui Small Business Recovery Grant Program was established by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with American Express and with support from Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, to support disaster recovery in Maui through grants to small businesses impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires of August 2023.
In collaboration with the Maui Chamber of Commerce and LahainaTown Action Committee, the program will provide $5,000 grants and business coaching to 100 small businesses to help them recover and build long-term resilience in the face of economic challenges.
To be eligible for a $5,000 grant, businesses must:
-Employ at least three (3) but no more than twenty (20) individuals (including owners)
-Have at least one physical location or online business in Maui established on or prior to August 1, 2023
-Have experienced financial loss due to the Maui wildfires
-Not have sufficient financial resources to cover the business damage/loss that their business experienced as a result the Maui wildfires
-Meet all other eligibility criteria specified in the application
See more on eligibility here, including ineligible businesses. Other Terms and Conditions apply.
It is anticipated that applicants will be notified of their status by June 15, 2024. For more information, visit our FAQs.
Grantees must attend monthly sessions aimed at providing business owners with strategies on how to rebuild and grow their business.
These sessions will cover all aspects of building a stronger, more resilient business, including the role of disaster preparedness plans, informed by the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s educational resources. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program.
Eligible business owners can apply for the grant, between April 17 and May 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. HDT.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:59PM HDT.
Complete this application for the chance to be selected for the Maui Small Business Recovery Grant Program. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. HDT.
To apply, visit: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/maui-small-business-recovery-grant-program or click here to Start Application.
For any questions, contact resilience@uschamber.com.
The Lehua Sprouts Forth Grant, provided by Feed the Hunger Fund & Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, supports Maui small businesses and entrepreneurs on their journey to rebuilding, fostering resilience and growth toward stability.
In our first round of grants, the Feed the Hunger Fun was able to grant $45,000 to a number of Maui businesses and entrepreneurs.
This grant will remain open until all funding has been dispersed.
To apply to this second round, click this Kupu Mai Ka Lehua Application Link
The Ohia Lehua, the first plant to emerge from barren lava rock, symbolizes the resilience of the people of Lahaina affected by the August 2023 fires.
Support the development and continued management of a sustainable regional agricultural system for Maui County, to promote resident and ecosystem health and well-being and create a thriving circular agro-economic system that can be a model for the rest of the world.
OED works in partnership with the community, business and government sectors to strengthen and diversify the economy by supporting existing businesses, and assist in the attraction, development and expansion of new businesses and events that will in turn provide new jobs for our community. Services include industry assistance; grants for programs, events and community projects; workforce development; and business resource centers on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lana‘i.
Funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Hawaii State Trade Expansion Program, known as HiSTEP, is a comprehensive program designed to assist Hawaii small businesses with their export development. The goal is to increase the number of small businesses that want to export as well as the value of exports for those small businesses that currently export. Today it is easier than ever for companies, regardless of size, to sell goods and services across the globe and this program can help achieve that.
HiSTEP has three integrated components:
HiSTEP is supported by a grant through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
The 2024 HiSTEP Registration is now open. Please fill out the 2024 HiSTEP Registration Form.
There is no cost to register and no obligation to participate in any of the HiSTEP activities. Once registered, you will be paired with one of our HiSTEP partners for an initial consultation. You only need to fill it out once, but we use other online forms for all HiSTEP activities.
Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Business Development & Support Division
Address:
No. 1 Capital District Building
250 South Hotel Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Phone: (808) 587-2750
Online for State/IRS. Register a business/trade name, GET license, employee income tax withholding number and unemployment insurance ID number.
Start-up and established business research assistance: business lists, demographic profiles, market trends, industry analysis, database searches, business ratios and sample business plans.
Support services for small or new businesses, training, free advising through professional staff and business professionals, business planning assistance.
Online application (no cost) for Federal Business Identification Number - also known as Employer’s Identification Number (EIN). The Internet ONLINE EIN application is the preferred method for customers to apply for and obtain an EIN. Once the application is completed, the information is validated during the online session, and an EIN is issued immediately
Lokahi Pacific develops projects that enrich the economic climate of the county, increases the inventory of affordable and special needs housing, and ensures that residents participate in that enrichment and share in its benefits. Programs offered for start-up businesses include incubator offices, conference room, a training room, and a shared-use, licensed 2-station commercial kitchen in the Lokahi Pacific Business Incubator Program at the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Pono Center, 62 N. Market St. Ste. 300 Wailuku; call (808) 442-3028.
Promote the prosperity and resilience of the Lana‘i business community, connectivity to our neighbor islands, and sustainable growth and opportunity for all.
“Buy Hawaiʻi Give Aloha” is now “Made in Hawaiʻi.” This online portal highlights Hawaiʻi-made products and brands. When you buy from Made In Hawaiʻi companies, your money stays here at home, supporting local businesses, creating jobs and strengthening our island economy.
Starting a New Business in Hawaii? Contact Maui BAC to learn how to search a business name; register a business entity, trade name, trademark and service mark; and file online using Hawaii Business Express at https://hbe.ehawaii.gov/.
Business advocacy, marketing and networking, seminars and training classes, business referrals/resource center, and Made in Maui County products branding program. Presenter of the annual Made in Maui County Festival.
MEDB offers business assistance to companies ranging from startups to mature growth companies, with a focus in the innovation and technology sectors. Programs include workshops, training sessions, and one-on-one coaching that support professional development, including topics such as entrepreneurship, capital formation, operations, marketing, business infrastructure, minority-owned certifications, and more. In-person events provide networking opportunities to build business relationships.
Maui Island: 99 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793 • Tel: 808-249-2990 • Email: micro@meoinc.org
Molokai Branch: 380 Kolapa Pl., Kaunakakai, HI 96748 • Tel: 808-553-3216 • Email: molokai@meoinc.org
Micro-Enterprise Loan Program for low- and moderate-income people offering business loans from $500 to $50,000. Also, a six-week entrepreneurial course held six times a year on Maui (four times a year on Moloka‘i), business consulting services, and personal credit improvement programs.
Chamber advances and stimulates interest and participation in the business and professional community to facilitate exchange of information, broaden opportunities and promote growth.
MFTC offers food science services, as well as workshops and training sessions on food safety, food labeling, exporting to Japan, and other entrepreneurial business support. This nonprofit also oversees the County’s Kahikolu Plan, A Maui Watershed Protection Initiative to reduce the island’s axis deer population and protect vital watersheds.
Promotes and sustains Hawaiian culture and seeks to improve the socioeconomic status of Native Hawaiians in business. Provides educational and cultural workshops, networking, leadership roles and community service.
This County of Maui online resource features an extensive list of businesses, products, services and activities that make “Maui Nui” – Maui, Moloka‘i and Lana‘i – no ka oi (the best). Free listings for Maui County businesses.
Provides business support, networking opportunities, and an environment where members can get together to find collaborative solutions to strengthen their businesses and our island economy and increase our Statewide presence.
Serves as an advocate and vehicle of empowerment for Molokai's families to achieve both individually and collectively financial independence and abundance in the formation of healthy and sustainable businesses.
See current posted community needs, volunteer opportunities, relief events, resources, and any new local developments shared about the Maui recovery efforts.
Anyone can OFFER support or post a NEED for support or services in this local community disaster relief Facebook page. The purpose of this local group is where we can have a "go to" hub to locally exchange information of supplies/help *needed* and services and help we can *offer* due to disasters on Maui.
Click here to go see locally offered community assistance needs and offers
SCORE is a nonprofit association that provides free and confidential small business counseling by dedicated and experienced volunteer counselors.
Goodwill Hawaii’s WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker program equips adults and others displaced from their job with the tools they need to secure and maintain competitive employment. Counselors provide one-on-one guidance and job coaching to assist participants in achieving their employment and career goals.
Alaska Airlines will donate 180 roundtrip tickets monthly to any destination it serves, offering travel opportunities for qualifying families at their convenience.
*Special terms may apply. Please see Terms & Conditions for details.
Maui residents who were directly impacted by the August 8, 2023 wildfires qualify to participate in the program.
Preference will be given to those who lost their primary residence at the time of the disaster, ‘ohana with keiki (infant to seniors in high school), and multi-generational ‘ohana who were living with kupuna (elderly) in the impacted home at time of the disaster.
This initiative was created to provide support to Maui families who have been directly impacted by the fires and need some time to decompress and enjoy a trip together.
The Maui CARE Flights program is supported by Alaska Airlines, administered by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, in collaboration with the State of Hawai‘i, County of Maui, and Marriott International. No taxpayer monies have been used towards this program.
1. What is the CARE FLIGHTS program?
Alaska Airlines is gifting over 3,000 roundtrip tickets for the Maui CARE Flights program to individuals and families directly impacted by the August 8, 2023 wildfires.
The Maui CARE Flights program was made possible through the continued generosity of Alaska Airlines and its partners. Endorsed by Hawai‘i Governor Josh Green and Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen, the Maui Care Flights Program was established without the use of taxpayer monies.
2. Are there qualification requirements to participate?
Maui residents who were directly impacted by the August 8, 2023 wildfires qualify to participate in the program.
As part of the initial application, you will be asked for a FEMA registration number or American Red Cross case number. Those who do not have a FEMA or American Red Cross number can verify eligibility through other methods.
Priority will be given to travelers based on the following:
** Individuals who have previously received travel assistance from Alaska Airlines through Maui CARE Flights or the Maui Flight Relief Program (administered by Kanu Hawaii) are not eligible for this offer. Tickets must be used exclusively for roundtrip travel.
3. How do qualifying individuals apply?
Interested individuals and families can fill out a short application form online at www.helpingmaui.org or in person at CNHA’s Kākoʻo Maui Resource Center at 153 E Kamehameha Avenue, Ste. 101, Kahului, HI 96732.
4. Is there an application deadline?
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the 3,000 roundtrip tickets are allocated.
5. How will you choose who participates? Is it income-based?
Recipients will be chosen on a first-come first-served basis with priority given to travelers based on the following:
Selection of the travelers for this program will not be based on demographics, income or education status.
6. What do participating families receive?
Individuals selected for the July 11-14 kick off flight will receive roundtrip air travel on a chartered Alaska Airlines flight, a three-night stay at a Marriott property, daily transportation to and from the park and a two-day park hopper pass to Disneyland. Meals and souvenirs will not be covered.
Individuals who travel in subsequent months will receive one roundtrip ticket to any Alaska Airlines destination. To view a list of Alaska Airlines destinations, visit https://www.alaskaair.com/content/route-map.
As part of the application process, you can indicate a preference on what month you want to travel in and whether you want to participate in the July 11-14 kick off flight.
7. What does the application consist of?
The application consists of two sections.
The first section asks for contact information, information to validate residence, and household traveler information. This information allows us to determine if you are eligible - were displaced by the fire - and give priority to families with children.
The second section of the application asks several questions about housing and employment status, as well as current needs. These questions are NOT used in selecting who gets awarded tickets. But, they are used to measure how our community is faring in the recovery, allowing CNHA to both create future aid programs to target our community's most pressing needs, and advocate for effective relief efforts from entities like the Hawaii Community Foundation, County of Maui, and State of Hawaii. We only ever base this work on aggregate statistics across all program applicants.
The Maui CARE Flights program, supported by Alaska Airlines, offers travel assistance to Maui families affected by the August 8, 2023 wildfires. Eligible individuals, especially those directly impacted with children under 18, can apply for a special charter flight to Disneyland from July 11-14, 2024, or for monthly roundtrip flights to any destination served by Alaska Airlines from August 2024 to December 2025.
Applications, reviewed based on wildfire impact and need, must be submitted through the program website or at the Kākoʻo Maui Resource Center.
Tickets are non-transferable, subject to availability, and must be booked in advance, adhering to Alaska Airlines’ policies. The organizers may modify or terminate the program without notice. For more information, contact the Kākoʻo Maui Resource Center at (808) 204-2722.
Kākoʻo Maui Resource Center
153 E Kamehameha Ave, Ste 101, Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 204-2722
Monday - Friday 8am-6pm
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and American Express have opened the Maui Small Business Recovery Grant Program, which supports Maui-based small businesses impacted by the devastating wildfires of August 2023. The program will provide 100 businesses with $5,000 grants and business coaching to help them rebuild and grow their business.
To be eligible for a grant, businesses must:
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:59PM HDT.
To apply:
https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/maui-small-business-recovery-grant-program
For any questions, please contact resilience@uschamber.com.
If you are with a nonprofit organization seeking funding, please complete our short application. If you have any questions on the application or our grants process, please email our HCF team at mauistrong@hcf-hawaii.org.
HCF is seeking funding requests for the Maui Strong Fund that have clear alignment with coordinated efforts on the ground on Maui. Requested fund amounts should align with the capacity of the organization to manage the grant funds (i.e., the organization has sufficient staff, accounting procedures, experience with programming, etc.). Independent efforts or self-deployment from neighbor islands or out-of-state organizations that have not been requested by Maui-based communities will likely not be funded. Read Maui Strong Funding Opportunity for detailed instructions on how to apply for a grant from the Maui Strong Fund.
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for financial resources from the Maui Strong Fund.
Non-501(c)(3) organizations are encouraged to find an existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to serve as fiscal sponsor, and submitted projects must be charitable in nature. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
To apply for funding, please log in or register for an account to the Grants Portal. If you need assistance, please view our Applicant User Guide, Frequently Asked Questions, How-To Videos, and/or submit a support ticket.
HCF staff will review applications weekly. Applicants should receive a status update or decision from HCF staff within one to three weeks.
Maui Strong Fund Frequently Asked Questions
As of August 25, 2023, $67,559,959 has been donated to the Maui Strong Fund.
Click here to see the list of past Maui Strong Fund Grantees.
As of August 16, 2023, in little over a week after the devastating Maui wildfires, the Maui Strong Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation has received $35M from over 125,000 donors in 40 countries to support Maui communities affected by the devastating wildfires. Their team has been working with partners on the ground to understand the evolving needs and deploy these funds quickly and for high impact.
Partners in this round of funding are providing a wide range of important services including:
- coordination and shipping of fresh food and goods from Moloka‘i farmers, hunters and fishers
- temporary shelter support
- rental deposits and assistance for transitional housing- support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities- refrigerated trucks for food storage
- mobile clinics and traveling medical care
- gift cards to meet youth needs
- transportation coordination
- grief support, crisis intervention, mental health and well-being counseling
- gas and grocery gift cards
- standalone power stations
- internet access and mobile device charging
- emergency mobile pharmaceutical support
- vision clinics for those who need contacts or glasses replaced
- immigrant-focused services, including free green card replacement
- emergency shelter and feed for dogs, cats, and livestock that need temporary housing while displaced residents take care of other needs, and more.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email us at mauistrong@hcf-hawaii.org.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is a Federal and State-funded program that provides direct cash assistance payments to families, refers recipients to DHS’s First-to-Work program, and teaches necessary family skills. TANF and TAONF provide monthly cash benefits to families for food clothing, shelter, and other essentials.
For help, call 1-855-643-1643 or email mauipc@dhs.hawaii.gov.
▪ Maui Processing Center
54 High Street, #125, Wailuku, HI 96793
▪ Lunalilo Building
35 Lunalilo Street, Suite 300, Wailuku, HI 96783
SNAP and Financial Assistance Application Form (DHS 1240 REV 11-2021
Public Assistance Information System (Online Application Form)
This program is available to Lahaina and Kula homeowners whose primary residence was destroyed or deemed uninhabitable due to the August 8, 2023 wildfires. Approved households are eligible to receive up to $15,000 in funding to cover pre-development needs that are necessary to rebuild your primary residence.
It’s important to note that applicants do not need to be of Native Hawaiian descent to apply for this program.
Before you begin the application process, we kindly request that you review the following guidelines to determine if you qualify, understand the eligibility requirements, and ensure you have the necessary documents for your application.
Apply at the link below or in person at the Kākoʻo Maui Resource Center.
For additional questions and support, please contact the Kāko`o CNHA team at kakoohousing@hawaiiancouncil.org
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Click here to view and download CNHA's one-pager about the Pre-Development Grant program.
Proof of progress and/or site visits may be required
Kākoʻo Maui Resource Center
153 E Kamehameha Ave, Ste 101,
Kahului, HI 96732
Applications for the popular Agricultural Micro Grant Program 4.0 – which offers up to $25,000 in grants to Maui County small farmers and ranchers – will be available beginning Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.
The $3 million Maui County-funded program, administered by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, is open to operating farms on less than 12 acres and livestock ranches up to 40 acres possessing a county business or state general excise license as of July 1, 2023. Preference will be given to women and Native Hawaiians.
Grants may be used to directly impact the availability of locally-grown produce, livestock and poultry and other related products. Funds can be used for:
- Farming equipment and machinery.
- Processing and storage equipment.
- Farm infrastructure, expansion and upgrades.
- Inventory and supplies.
- Packaging and materials.
- Technology equipment.
The deadline to submit applications is Nov. 30, 2023.
The following documentation is required:
- Completed application.
- Farm Needs Statement.
- Copy of an original general excise tax license or filed form G-45 or G-49 2022.
- Photo ID.
- 2022 state tax form N-11 (proof of residency).
Farmers may apply on the MEO website at https://www.meoinc.org/agricultural-micro-grant-program/ or in-person at MEO’s Wailuku office, 99 Mahalani St.
For more information, contact the MEO Business Development Center by phone at (808) 249-2990 or by email at bdcinfo@meoinc.org.
Two in-person informational grant workshops will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at MEO Family Center Wailuku, and Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the Hannibal Tavares Community Center Pukalani. Both gatherings begin at 5 p.m. Grant application and award information will be presented to help farmers and ranchers understand the process and the documents required.
The 2022-23 Agriculture Micro-Grant program, funded by Maui County and operated by MEO’s BDC, funded more than 118 small farmers.
The Maui County Homeowner Assistance Fund assists eligible homeowners who are experiencing financial hardship associated with the COVID-19 pandemic going back to January 21, 2020, and have incomes at or below 150% of the area median income. The program will be administered by Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, with financial assistance primarily for mortgage loans.
The program is accepting applications. To learn more about eligibility requirements, or how to apply, please click below.
*Applicants are to understand that registering for the waitlist does not mean they have completed the application process.
Subject to availability of funding, applicants will receive prescreen and application links in the order of waitlist registrations received by the program.
To learn more about eligibility requirements, or how to apply, please click here.
(August 2, 2024)
Even more homeowners may be eligible for mortgage or other qualified housing expense assistance through the Maui County Homeowner Assistance Fund Program. Homeowners on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi who were affected negatively by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for assistance and other
resources to help avoid foreclosure.
Eligible homeowners may receive up to $60,000 in assistance through the program’s contracted service provider, Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi (CCH).
The program started in May with an initial allocation of $7 million and recently received an additional $14 million. The additional funding will allow the program to serve between 240 and 570 more homeowners who experienced a financial hardship associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The total number of homeowners to be assisted by the full $21 million in funding is between 357 and 850.
“These additional funds will support Maui homeowners who were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are having difficulty covering their mortgage expenses, property tax and other eligible housing expenses,” said County of Maui Mayor Richard Bissen.
The County is encouraging Maui homeowners who may need financial assistance to apply for the MHAF waitlist, Mayor Bissen said. CCH will initially contact waitlist registrants to prescreen for eligibility as capacity allows. Since opening the program on May 6, 2024, CCH has received 563 waitlist registrations. After screening the waitlist for eligibility and providing prescreen eligibility questionnaire links, a total of 307 prescreen questionnaires and 142 applications were received, representing $545,000 in assistance to date.
“There has been genuine interest in the county’s COVID-19 mortgage assistance program since it began in May, and we encourage County of Maui homeowners financially impacted by the pandemic to apply to see if they qualify,” said Catholic Charities Hawai‘i CEO and president Rob Van Tassell.
Assistance is primarily for mortgage loans but can be provided for other qualified housing expenses. Assistance is prioritized to arrears first and then to future mortgage payments, for up to 12 months or until the maximum assistance amount is reached, whichever occurs first. Future payments for other qualified housing expenses are limited to a maximum of three months or until the maximum assistance amount is reached, whichever occurs first.
Homeowners are not required to have a mortgage to receive other qualified housing expense assistance but must meet all other program eligibility requirements. Other qualified housing expenses include Homeowner Association (HOA) fees, Planned Unit Development (PUD) Community Association Fees, leasehold fees, property taxes, utilities (water, sewer, trash, gas, electric), and homeowners insurance. Other services may be offered, including HUD-certified housing counseling or legal services.
More information is available at https://www.mauicounty.gov/housing; scroll down to “Hot Topics” – Maui County Homeowner Assistance Fund.
The program recently launched an online Maui Homeowner Assistance Fund Dashboard that can be viewed by visiting https://bit.ly/3LtbGbT.
The dashboard reports the number of applications, zip codes represented, funding allocated, and more in real time. Homeowners affected negatively by the impacts of COVID-19 and are located on Maui, Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi are encouraged to apply regardless of race, ethnicity, or religious affiliation.
Questions can be directed to CCH by email at mauihafhelp@catholiccharitieshawaii.org or by phone at (808) 873-4673, option 1 then option 3, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily, including weekends.
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i
Clarence T. C. Ching Campus
1822 Ke‘eaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
Email: info@catholiccharitieshawaii.org
O‘ahu: (808) 521-4357
Hawai‘i: (808) 933-4357
Maui: (808) 873-4673
Kaua‘i: (808) 241-4673
The purpose of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Grants Program is to support Hawaiʻi based nonprofit organizations that have projects, programs, and initiatives to serve our Lāhui in alignment with OHA’s Strategic Foundations, Directions & Outcomes. Read more about OHA’s Strategic Plan.
OHA Grants program does not give funds directly to individuals, all funds are distributed through an awarded nonprofit organization.
Organization Capacity Building & Event Grant Types is also COMING SOON! (as of last OHA update: 4/13/2024)
No hard copies of applications will be made available by OHA or accepted under any circumstances.
The OHA Grants Team is also actively working to better monitor existing grant contracts; serve the awarded grantees toward contract completion; introduce new grant types; and recruit, hire and train additional needed resources.
Kanaaho Grant is for eligible Native Hawaiian homeowners and renters in the wildfire impact zones of Lahaina and Kula.
On April 10, 2024, the Office of Hawaii Affairs (OHA) launched the OHA Kanaaho Grant for Lahaina & Kula to provide direct financial assistance to impacted Native Hawaiian homeowners and renters in the wildfire impact zones of Lahaina and Kula. The grant funds will support the empowerment of impacted Native Hawaiians to determine their own greatest needs, to meet those needs in the face of disaster, and improve the economic stability of Native Hawaiians.
The OHA Kanaaho Grants will provide critical support to Native Hawaiian homeowners and renters in the wildfire impact zones of Lahaina and Kula.
Who can apply for aid?
Wildfire survivors who resided in the wildfire impact zones are advised to collect their documentation so they can submit a complete application on April 10, 2024.
Download the Kanaaho Grant checklist of required documents.
The application period opens on April 10, 2024 and OHA will accept aid applications for a 6 month period.
As we continue along the lengthy recovery process, our hope at OHA is that we support one another, uplift one another, and rebuild together as a community united in aloha.
Click Here to Enter the OHA Grants Portal
The OHA Grants Portal is an online application, monitoring, and reporting system for nonprofit organizations who are an applicant or grantee.
See Video Tutorials below on how to navigate the OHA Grants Portal (Foundant):
If you are willing to commit to this process, please e-mail grantreview@oha.org with the following information:
Upon receipt of the information above, a Grant Evaluator Information Form will be emailed for completion.
If you would like to receive e-mail updates on OHA Grant Solicitations (nonprofit organizations only) please e-mail grantsinfo@oha.org with your organization name and e-mail address.
Each year OHA shares its list of Grantees in its Annual report. To view funded projects, click link here to view their Annual Reports.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is committed to ensuring Native Hawaiians and their ‘ohana have access to resources to assist them in pursuing their financial goals. Through caring, supportive growth, our lending program can provide Native Hawaiians with an improved sense of economic well-being.
To enhance access for all persons of Native Hawaiian ancestry to credit, capital, and financial services & skills so as to create jobs, wealth, and economic & social well-being for all the people of Hawai‘i
Through these programs, Native Hawaiians have expanded businesses, improved homes, continued their educations—and more.
Learn more about what makes the OHA Loan program different than a traditional financial institution.
OHA’s Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund (NHRLF) Board of Directors approved a new disaster relief loan. Native Hawaiians experiencing a loss as a result of the disasters are now eligible for loans of up to $20,000 at four percent interest with up to six months of deferred payments. Loans may be used for home improvement, vehicle repair or replacement, or business stabilization.
EXISTING LOAN BORROWERS:
OHA Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund Disaster Relief Loan Program
Existing loan borrowers who are affected by a natural disaster are eligible for the following:
Native Hawaiians who are affected by a natural disaster are eligible to apply for the Disaster Relief Loan:
For information about Disaster Relief Loans, email NHRLF@ohaloanfund.org or call 594-1835.
OHA Mālama Business and Hua Kanu loan programs offer low cost loans to existing and start-up businesses. Learn more about business loans.
Mālama Business Loans are the most popular loans OHA offer that supports Native Hawaiian business owners.
Establishing or building upon a small business; working capital
$2,500 – $149,999 (Loan amounts over $50,000 require non-real estate collateral)
Hua Kanu Business Loan Program is available to Native Hawaiians who own established business. Created on July 17, 2013, the low-cost loans are intended to help these small-businesses expand. It is meant to provide them access to credit and capital that allow them to grow as well as remain financially viable.
$150,000 – $1,000,000
To inquire about a Hua Kanu loan, please contact us at (808) 470-0867, NHRLF@ohaloanfund.org, or contact your OHA neighbor island office.
Establish or expand your small agricultural business; working capital for produce and livestock; available for a broad spectrum of farming methods; including in-ground or above-ground farming, greenhouse, hydroponic, and more.
$2,500 – $100,000 (Loan amounts over $50,000 require non-real estate collateral)
ALL members of the business must be of Native Hawaiian ancestry and provide the following documents:
OHA offers five types of personal loans for consumers: education, home improvement, debt consolidations, emergency funds and career advancement. Learn more about personal loans.
If you need a loan product that is not listed here, please contact us at (808) 594-1888, or email NHRLF@ohaloanfund.org.
In addition, OHA administers a separate Consumer Micro Loan Program that provides low-cost loans to Native Hawaiians experiencing temporary financial hardship due to unforeseen events, or who wish to enhance their careers.
Loans of up to $7,500 with a five percent interest rate can be used for unexpected home or auto repair and emergency health situations.
To learn more about the Consumer Micro Loan Program, contact Lareina Meinecke at cmlp@ohaloanfund.org or call (808) 594-1823.
$500 to $7,500
Education can be expensive, and full of unexpected expenses. This Mālama Education loan can help meet school-related expenses—from preschool, through grade school, and even post-secondary education.
$2,500 – $20,000
*Please be aware that if your loan is approved, revolving accounts may be required to be closed.
https://loans.oha.org/personal/malama-home-improvement-loan/
$2,500 – $100,000 (Loan amounts over $50,000 require non-real estate collateral)
Applying for a loan is as easy as 1, 2, 3:
The process typically takes 20-25 minutes. Once you complete the application, a lending associate will contact you within two business days. Once an application has been approved, documents can be signed and funds disbursed usually within five to eight business days.
The Loan Portal is compatible with most computers and laptops. You may experience technical issues when applying with a cell phone or tablet device. For more information or if you require trouble shooting assistance, please contact us at (808) 594-1835, NHRLF@ohaloanfund.org, or contact your OHA neighbor island office.
To ensure your loan application is processed in a timely manner, we highly recommend submitting your loan application once you have prepared all required documents and are ready to upload the documents to the online loan application. If you submit a completed application (all required documents provided) your loan processing wait time will be significantly shorter. MAHALO
OHA is proud to support the success of our Native Hawaiian Entrepreneurs. Here are some of our Hua Kanu and Mālama Loan clients in the news. Read our success stories.
For loan and grant Q&A's visit OHA's FAQ page here.
Office hours across the state are 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The OHA offices are closed on State holidays.
An appointment is suggested for locations marked with an asterisk *.
East Hawai‘i (Hilo)
484 Kalanikoa St.
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 295-0236
Fax: (808) 933-3110
West Hawai‘i (Kona)*
75-1000 Henry St., Suite 205
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: (808) 327-9525
Fax: (808) 327-9528
Maui*
737 Lower Main St., Suite B2.,
Wailuku, HI 96793
Phone: (808) 873-3364
Fax: (808) 873-3361
Moloka’i & Lāna’i*
P.O. Box 1717
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Phone: (808) 560-3611
Fax: (808) 560-3968
O’ahu
560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 594-1835
Fax: (808) 594-1865
Kaua’i & Ni’ihau*
4405 Kukui Grove St. Suite 103
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 241-3390
Fax: (808) 241-3508
* – Appointments suggested for these locations
In partnership with the state Department of Human Services, Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO) is administering the Maui Relief TANF Program that will provide help with housing, auto and utility payments and other expenses for income-eligible families with children who were directly impacted by the Aug. 8 wildfires.
The Maui Relief TANF Program “Program” provides benefits to eligible families with dependent children with household incomes at or below 350% of the federal poverty level* who either experienced property damage or loss, or lost earnings or employment as a direct result of the wildfire disaster. The Program benefits are not intended to meet a family’s recurring needs and will not extend beyond four (4) months.
Rental and mortgage, utilities, and auto down payment on a new vehicle and loan payment assistance are available, as well as gift cards for clothing and school supplies.
Families with dependent children in their household, directly and indirectly impacted by the wildfires and earning less than 350 percent of the poverty level (which for a family of four is $120,750 annually) are eligible for the benefits.
U.S. citizenship is not a requirement.
Applications are accepted online and in-person:
• In person: The Maui Relief TANF Program, which launched on Oct. 20, continues to accept applications in-person at MEO offices in Wailuku. Applications are accepted in-person at MEO’s Wailuku office: 99 Mahalani St., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays (except holidays). Applicants should bring required documents with them.
• Online: The application for the Maui Relief TANF Program can be accessed from the MEO website. To apply for the Maui Relief TANF Program, go to www.meoinc.org and go to the Maui Relief TANF program under “Quick Links” or click this link directly.
The Maui TANF Relief Program continues to accept eligible families with dependent children and pregnant women in their third trimester who were directly impacted by the wildfires. Income eligibility is at or below 350% of the federal poverty level. Benefits include:
- Security and paying for short- and long-term housing.
- Making a down payment on a vehicle.
- Making car payments for up to 4 months.
- Securing and paying for utilities for up to 4 months.
- Purchasing clothing for eligible family members.
- Purchasing school supplies for school-aged children.
If families already received emergency assistance from other disaster relief organizations, then program benefits may supplement those payments, further ensuring families maintain their housing, transportation, and utility sources.
For more information, leave a message on the Maui Relief TANF Program phone line at 808-243-4404 and staff will return the call, email nrst@meoinc.org or by stopping by the MEO Wailuku office at 99 Mahalani St., weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
MEO operates the program in partnership with the state Department of Human Services and Hawaii Community Foundation.
From "hello" to help. We've got you covered with over 4,000 local resources. AUW 2-1-1 is Hawaiʻi's only statewide helpline connecting you with resources you need. Whether you need information and resources or immediate emergency assistance, our 211 Helpline Specialists are available to guide you. Based on your needs and location, we can find helpful resources that you can take advantage of right away.
To find resources outside of Hawaii, use your state’s 211. Find your local 211.
Select a method that works best for you. When you call, a live voice is on the other end - ready to help.
or local: 808-275-2000
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AUW's 211 Helpline employs dedicated staff to curate and maintain resource data and programs. We are the best and most-trusted source of social service resources in the state of Hawaiʻi. We will assist to connect 211 users with resources that best fit their geography and need.
Operation HOPE is committed to supporting the relief efforts in Maui and the surrounding areas. If you are small business owner or individual in need of our financial disaster recover services, please register using the link below, and a member of HOPE team will contact you.
Disaster Recovery Service Details • Register for Help Now
You can also contact by calling the HOPE Coalition America hotline at 888-388-HOPE to a certified financial disaster specialist.
Certified coaches to guide victims of this disaster through the complex application process for post-disaster federal relief and insurance claims. With offices in Kīhei and Lahaina, the team of certified coaches includes Maui residents who understand the unique needs of the communities impacted. Each coach guides clients through the complex application process for post-disaster federal relief and insurance claims.
Read more about Operation HOPE's Disaster Recovery Services:
• FEMA applications and appeals
• Small business recovery / SBA Loans
• Obtaining copies of destroyed documents
• Insurance claims assistance and appeals
• Managing mortgage payments on damaged houses
• Assistance negotiating and working with your creditors
• Financial counseling
• Diaster recovery budget
• Home inspections and repair contracts
• Foreclosure prevention
If you are small business owner or individual in need of our financial disaster recover services, please register using the link below, and a member of HOPE team will contact you. Get Help from Operation Hope Now
Operation HOPE does not provide direct financial aid. However, their team will work diligently with you to obtain the resources and financial help you need to facilitate your recovery.
For more information and assistance, disaster survivors are encouraged to contact Operation HOPE Inside Disaster or visit a HOPE Inside office. No appointment is necessary. All services are provided free of charge. They are available at the two locations below, Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If you have just experienced a natural disaster or are in need of immediate shelter, food, clothing or medical care, please reach out to your local American Red Cross chapter and your local authorities who should be able to direct you on how to get immediate assistance.
Find your Red Cross chapter
If you are engaged in supporting the current needs of Hawaii, as they recover from the recent fire storm, please consider joining the Coalition of the Willing, and make a commitment to provide resources, technical support or mentorship.
Maui United Way (MUW) has provided support to 18 of our local nonprofit partners offering disaster relief in the wake of the devastating fires on Maui. They are now planning for what comes next for Maui County, talking story with survivors, nonprofits, and our donors and funders to determine how to have the greatest impact.
MUW will be back with a new round of granting opportunities soon. Please know how grateful we are to everyone who has done so much. You embody the true spirit of aloha! #LocalsHelpingLocals.
Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB), the County of Maui Office of Economic Development, and various community partners have put together an online resource directory to support our islands’ small businesses. Whether you are looking to retool and/or respond to COVID-19, this directory offers a list of local service providers who can help you conduct your business safely, adapt and/or pivot your operations, and help you invest in technology infrastructure to expand virtual platforms, web-based marketing and e-commerce.
The State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services Rental Assistance program (RAP) is connecting FEMA-ineligible families with long-term rentals listed on Airbnb or through the Hawai’i Fire Relief Housing Program. This program will house FEMA-ineligible survivors of Maui wildfires for up to 12 months.
December 1, 2023 (Updated 12/12/23) – Governor Josh Green, M.D., and the State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced the launch of the DHS Rental Assistance Program (RAP) specifically to help survivors of the Maui wildfires who are not eligible for FEMA assistance. With $2.5 million in initial funding, the innovative new RAP will make a significant difference for the many survivors still in need of housing solutions. RAP will work to secure housing for up to 12 months for eligible households by connecting them with Airbnb or through the HelpingMaui.org initiative that is being operated by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) as the Kākoʻo Maui Housing Program.
The RAP will be facilitated by community-based organization Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) in collaboration with Airbnb, and is designed to work best in Hawai‘i’s unique housing market. For households that move into short-term rentals with less than a six-month minimum duration, DHS and GEM will work to immediately book a consecutive stay to ensure housing over a longer period.
Households that have been identified as FEMA-ineligible and are in need of housing will be contacted by DHS, GEM, or the American Red Cross through the recently launched interim Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP). Once a household is confirmed for the program, DHS and GEM will work quickly to identify potential property options through Airbnb or the HHFDC Hawai‘i Fire Relief Housing Program. Additionally, GEM will provide a food box for each household in the RAP with sufficient food for the first week in their new accommodations.
Benefits:
For Maui Hosts: New listing guidance: Download AirBnB guide PDF
If you have additional questions, or to participate in this program and list with Airbnb, please contact GEM at hawaii@globalempowermentmission.org.
(Updated 12/12/23)
Click here for the DHS RAP FAQs
The DHS RAP is being led by the Department of Human Services (DHS), in collaboration with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM). GEM is a non-profit organization that will facilitate this program on behalf of DHS and is the primary point of contact for any inquiries.
Please email hawaii@globalempowermentmission.org if you are a survivor interested in this program, or a property owner interested in possibly listing your short-term rental.
Q: Who is eligible for this program?
This rental assistance program is specifically for Maui wildfire survivors who are ineligible for FEMA assistance.
Q: What kind of housing is available?
The RAP will require that properties be conventional housing options, such as a single-family home, condominium, apartment, or similar with connect on to infrastructure. This means no tents/ yurts/ campers/ etc.
Requirements include:
• Connect on to county electric grid
• Running water
• Sewer
• Conventional construction
Q: How can you apply?
Households that have been identified as FEMA-ineligible and are in need of housing will be contacted by DHS, GEM, or the American Red Cross through the recently launched interim Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP). If you are a survivor of the Maui wildfires, and believe you are ineligible for FEMA assistance and would like to inquire directly about DHS RAP, please email hawaii@globalempowermentmission.org for more information.
Q: What costs are covered? What are the limits on rent amounts?
To ensure that the program is aligned with market needs and sufficient for families in need, the State of Hawai‘i has approved average monthly rates (AMRs) for properties in this program at the following rates:
• 0-1 Bedroom: $5,000/month
• 2 Bedrooms: $7,000/month
• 3 Bedrooms: $9,000/month
• 4 Bedrooms: $11,000/month
NOTE: these are maximum rates, inclusive of all taxes and fees, but these rates are not guaranteed.
Q: What does the program include?
The RAP will help find, book, and pay for housing for Maui wildfire survivors that qualify for this program up to 12 months.
Q: How long will the program be available for?
The RAP will provide housing support for Maui wildfire survivors that qualify for this program for up to 12 months.
Q: How is this program being funded/ how much funding is available?
Funding is provided by the State of Hawaii. Governor Green has allocated an initial $2.5 million in funding for this RAP.
• The DHS RAP program provides funding to target the short-term rental (STR) market.
• While we encourage property owners to participate in this program, please note this program is specifically for the STRs that have not already leased their property to wildfire survivors or other local residents on a long-term basis.
• If you are a STR owner and have do not currently have a tenant in your property on a long-term basis, we encourage you to participate in this program and suggest you list with Airbnb.
• Doing so will greatly streamline the process of matching a survivor with your property and getting them into much needed housing quickly—and afford you as the owner all the protections and benefits of an Airbnb host. Note, Airbnb has agreed to waive its fees for this program.
• Further, listing through Airbnb will also streamline the booking/leasing process. IF you are an STR owner who has already listed your property on the Hawaii Fire Housing Relief site, we encourage you to also list with Airbnb for the DHS RAP.
• Please review the posted .pdf from Airbnb with listing guidance for more information on how to list with Airbnb.
Note the following:
• Short-term rentals are required to pay State of Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET) and Transient Accommodation Tax (TAT). Short term stays are less than six months. If a STR property is booked longer than 180 days, the TAT will not apply.
• The publicized RAP monthly rates are the MAXIMUM price point for STRs located in West Maui, inclusive of all taxes and fees. However, the maximum payment is NOT guaranteed. With free market pricing, listings will compete.
• In pricing your property, we ask you include tax and any additional fees such as for cleaning, parking, or for pet allowances.
• While the response to this program has been overwhelming posi ve, we want to be clear that terminating an existing lease with a Hawaii resident to list your property with this program is unacceptable. All reports of this conduct will be referred to the Department of the Attorney General for follow-up and any appropriate legal action, and those properties will be flagged and ineligible to participate in the DHS RAP un l that follow up is complete.
“Housing is an immediate and highly personal need for the survivors of the Maui wildfires, and particularly households that do not qualify for FEMA support. No one affected by this disaster should be prevented from receiving the assistance they need. I have directed my administration to find creative, flexible ways to help everyone,” said Governor Josh Green, M.D. “This program is a direct result of this work, and we will continue to evolve and refine our approach to best meet our community’s needs. I am pleased to announce this rental assistance program so that no one is left behind.”
A survivor who was recently placed through this program told the team, “Thank you for the help you have given us, a stable place to stay for six months. I will have my family sleeping in the same place again, and may God bless them.”
“Since the start of the fires, the Airbnb host community has played an important role in relief efforts by offering emergency, short-term stays for residents displaced by the fires,” said Airbnb Public Policy Manager Alex April. “Airbnb is proud to continue supporting Maui’s recovery by working with the state of Hawai‘i and our hosts to offer additional housing for fire survivors.”
“GEM is proud to partner with DHS and work to provide efficient and effective solutions for those most in need,” said Michael Capponi, founder and president of GEM.
“The Department of Human Services is grateful to Governor Green for continuing to prioritize supporting the survivors of the Maui wildfires. This new housing program is a novel way to enable us to help more families find places to live and to recover without having to worry about where they will move next, or high rental costs,” said DHS Deputy Director Trista Speer. “Survivors, especially those that don’t qualify for federal assistance, need the state to step in and the Department of Human Services is proud to offer this help through Governor Green’s leadership and motto for equity.”
Hawai‘i Media Contact:
State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services
Amanda Stevens – Public Information Officer
astevens@dhs.hawaii.gov
DHS Maui Recovery Program and Media Contact:
Sherilyn Kajiwara
skajiwara-ctr@dhs.hawaii.gov
Hawai‘i Community Lending (HCL) was created by native Hawaiians on Maui who were unable to qualify for a Hawaiian Homelands lease. HCL was created to fund the affordable housing ecosystem from homebuyer to homebuilder to homeowner. Working to help solve the statewide housing crisis, HCL offers products and services for local and native Hawaiians to build, buy, and save homes from foreclosure. HCL started its work in 2002 in the Paukukalo homestead to help native Hawaiians obtain mortgages to receive their lease and get on the land.
HCL expanded their Maui roots to serve native Hawaiians across the state. In 2007, HCL assisted Leiali‘i homestead families in Lahaina obtain mortgages. 16 years later, when the August 8th fires struck, our team moved quickly to launch the Kanaka Anti-Displacement Fund to bring services to the 104 impacted Leiali‘i families, committing ourselves to help them prevent displacement and rebuild.
Now, HCL has been called on to expand our services under the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program to serve all Lahaina owner-occupant homeowners.
• Lahaina homeowner
• Lived in home as primary residence before impact
• FEMA and SBA loan applications and appeals
• Access to grants and loans to prevent foreclosure
• Help with forbearance and modifications of first mortgages
• Referrals to emergency financial counseling and filing insurance claims
• Assistance with obtaining construction and mortgage financing for rebuild from HCL or its partner lenders
If you are a Lahaina homeowner who occupied your home at the time of the fires, you may sign up to be placed on an interest list by completing this Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program Interest Form to secure your space in the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program:
Please contact kokua@hawaiiancommunity.net.
For more information, visit www.HawaiiCommunityLending.com.
As we grieve the devastation to our Maui community, HCL is 100% committed to the recovery effort.
HCL's long-term goal is to assist those impacted on Maui to rebuild their homes. They are here to support residents throughout this journey, providing guidance, resources, and assistance every step of the way.
We are working to provide essential information and services to those in need. In addition to immediate relief efforts, we are actively setting up a comprehensive ‘toolkit’ filled with resources to aid you on your path to recovery.
HCL's team has two offices on Maui — one in a converted shipping container in Lahaina and one in Maui Mall in Kahului — so we are on site to respond to your needs and help you recover from the fire destruction.
In Kākoʻo Maui Resource Hub in partnership with Hawaiian Community Assets
Maui Mall, 70 W. Ka‘ahumanu Ave.
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Walk-ins welcome
Stationed near the Lahaina Civic Center and the Leiali‘i subdivision
Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. walk-ins welcome
Fri. - Sun. by appointment.
(808) 587-7656 (Call or Text)
Join Hawai‘i Community on the journey to rebuild and restore Maui’s strength. We’re here for you every step of the way.
Helps both tenants and landlords who are struggling financially from the economic effects of COVID-19. Program can provide assistance towards rent or household utility bills going back to March 13, 2020, current bills, or future bills, depending on a household’s needs. Households who have received previous rent or utility assistance from other COVID-19 relief programs and are in need of further assistance are also encouraged to apply. For information, click here. The Maui County Emergency Rental Assistance Program Help Line is(808) 873-4673.
Maui Island: 99 Mahalani St., Wailuku, HI 96793 • Tel: 808-249-2990 • Email: micro@meoinc.org
Molokai Branch: 380 Kolapa Pl., Kaunakakai, HI 96748 • Tel: 808-553-3216 • Email: molokai@meoinc.org
Micro-Enterprise Loan Program for low- and moderate-income people offering business loans from $500 to $50,000. Also, a six-week entrepreneurial course held six times a year on Maui (four times a year on Moloka‘i), business consulting services, and personal credit improvement programs.
See current posted community needs, volunteer opportunities, relief events, resources, and any new local developments shared about the Maui recovery efforts.
Anyone can OFFER support or post a NEED for support or services in this local community disaster relief Facebook page. The purpose of this local group is where we can have a "go to" hub to locally exchange information of supplies/help *needed* and services and help we can *offer* due to disasters on Maui.
Click here to go see locally offered community assistance needs and offers
Principal and interest payments on federally-held student loans have been automatically suspended through January 31, 2022. For more information about coronavirus relief and support for student loan borrowers, visit Consumer Finance Protection Bureau student loans.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides relief for eligible organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the CARES Act:
Resources:
Enrollment for the initial phase of Red Cross financial assistance ended on September 18, 2023. However, the American Red Cross is offering another round of financial assistance for people whose primary home was destroyed or is unlivable due to the Maui wildfires, and who are continuing to experience unmet recovery needs.
Bridge Financial Assistance Program:
To be eligible for this program, households must apply for the program between October 16 and November 7, and meet the following requirements:
To apply for this assistance:
We strongly encourage people to apply for federal Disaster Assistance at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362. Approval for FEMA assistance is not a requirement to receive Red Cross financial assistance.
For questions about American Red Cross financial assistance or other support, please call: 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767)
The fastest way to apply is through DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply through the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
Critical Needs Assistance is a one-time $700 payment per household.
For more information on FEMA disaster assistance, visit FEMA Individual Assistance.
After you complete your application for assistance, you will receive a FEMA application number. Write down this number and keep it for future reference.
Also learn more about the steps after applying here.
Other helpful information:
FEMA is committed to providing equal access to disaster recovery resources and assistance. Let FEMA know if you or anyone in your household has a disability or language need.
If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot help with losses already covered by insurance.
If you are with a nonprofit organization seeking funding, please complete our short application. If you have any questions on the application or our grants process, please email our HCF team at mauistrong@hcf-hawaii.org.
HCF is seeking funding requests for the Maui Strong Fund that have clear alignment with coordinated efforts on the ground on Maui. Requested fund amounts should align with the capacity of the organization to manage the grant funds (i.e., the organization has sufficient staff, accounting procedures, experience with programming, etc.). Independent efforts or self-deployment from neighbor islands or out-of-state organizations that have not been requested by Maui-based communities will likely not be funded. Read Maui Strong Funding Opportunity for detailed instructions on how to apply for a grant from the Maui Strong Fund.
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for financial resources from the Maui Strong Fund.
Non-501(c)(3) organizations are encouraged to find an existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to serve as fiscal sponsor, and submitted projects must be charitable in nature. Individuals are not eligible to apply.
To apply for funding, please log in or register for an account to the Grants Portal. If you need assistance, please view our Applicant User Guide, Frequently Asked Questions, How-To Videos, and/or submit a support ticket.
HCF staff will review applications weekly. Applicants should receive a status update or decision from HCF staff within one to three weeks.
Maui Strong Fund Frequently Asked Questions
As of August 25, 2023, $67,559,959 has been donated to the Maui Strong Fund.
Click here to see the list of past Maui Strong Fund Grantees.
As of August 16, 2023, in little over a week after the devastating Maui wildfires, the Maui Strong Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation has received $35M from over 125,000 donors in 40 countries to support Maui communities affected by the devastating wildfires. Their team has been working with partners on the ground to understand the evolving needs and deploy these funds quickly and for high impact.
Partners in this round of funding are providing a wide range of important services including:
- coordination and shipping of fresh food and goods from Moloka‘i farmers, hunters and fishers
- temporary shelter support
- rental deposits and assistance for transitional housing- support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities- refrigerated trucks for food storage
- mobile clinics and traveling medical care
- gift cards to meet youth needs
- transportation coordination
- grief support, crisis intervention, mental health and well-being counseling
- gas and grocery gift cards
- standalone power stations
- internet access and mobile device charging
- emergency mobile pharmaceutical support
- vision clinics for those who need contacts or glasses replaced
- immigrant-focused services, including free green card replacement
- emergency shelter and feed for dogs, cats, and livestock that need temporary housing while displaced residents take care of other needs, and more.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email us at mauistrong@hcf-hawaii.org.
Rural Development’s Single Family Housing Programs give families and individuals the opportunity to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located in rural America. Eligibility for these loans, loan guarantees, and grants is based on income and varies according to the average median income for each area.
USDA Rural Development’s Single Family Housing Programs give families and individuals the opportunity to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located in rural America - https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-programs
For Homeowners:
For Homebuyers:
USDA Rural Development can also support homeowners, businesses, and communities in recovering and rebuilding, especially in providing long-term support through repairing homes, essential community facilities, and rural water systems. For more information, individuals can review Rural Development’s disaster toolkit.
For more information on USDA programs and how they can support, please contact the following or visit the Kahului Service Center at the address listed below.
Mr. Gerald Gregory
Natural Resources Conservation Service
gerald.gregory@usda.gov
Direct Phone: (808) 214-1747
Nenita E. Acob
Area Specialist
Maui Satellite Office, Rural Development
United States Department of Agriculture
Direct Phone: (808) 214-1733 / Fax: (855) 878-2464
Kahului Service Center
77 Hookele Street, 2nd Floor
Kahului, HI 96732
Or visit the USDA Rural Development Hawaii Contacts page to contact your local Hawaii USDA Rural Development department office.
Hawaiʻi People’s Fund is committed to supporting grassroots organizations implementing direct actions to reduce the harm of current systemic failures and organizing to build power for indigenous and marginalized communities. We welcome strategic proposals that aim to support our beloved community and build towards a more just and equitable future ($5,000 maximum request).
Hawaiʻi People’s Fund is mobilizing to help provide immediate relief to those directly impacted by the wildfires on Maui Island. While organizations may apply for Urgent Action Grants to support change-oriented direct actions happening in communities across the pae ʻāīna, the Hawaiʻi People’s Fund is prioritizing assistance to huis mobilizing to provide immediate relief to those directly impacted by the wildfires on Maui Island.
We understand that low-income families, houseless communities, people with disabilities, indigenous, immigrant, and communities of color are disproportionately impacted by crisis (in addition to ongoing systemic oppression). Community organizing is essential at this moment to protect ‘āina kulaiwi, heal lives and spirits, and ensure our most vulnerable communities can stay safe.
Examples of projects/responses can include:
To accommodate real-time response to community needs, the Hawaiʻi People’s Fund will make the following special considerations to those responding to issues related to the August 2023 fires on Maui:
(The People’s Fund reserves the right to expedite larger awards to past and current grantees providing direct, immediate relief to those recovering from the Maui wildfires. Email hawaiipf@gmail.com)
Since 1972, the Hawaiʻi People’s Fund has stood in solidarity with those individuals and organizations who have been working to upend and heal systems of oppression for 50 years.
Tax ID/EIN 23-7250803Hawaiʻi Peopleʻs Fund is a 501c3 nonprofit organization registered in the State of Hawaiʻi.
The Maui Small Business Recovery Grant Program was established by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with American Express and with support from Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, to support disaster recovery in Maui through grants to small businesses impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires of August 2023.
In collaboration with the Maui Chamber of Commerce and LahainaTown Action Committee, the program will provide $5,000 grants and business coaching to 100 small businesses to help them recover and build long-term resilience in the face of economic challenges.
To be eligible for a $5,000 grant, businesses must:
-Employ at least three (3) but no more than twenty (20) individuals (including owners)
-Have at least one physical location or online business in Maui established on or prior to August 1, 2023
-Have experienced financial loss due to the Maui wildfires
-Not have sufficient financial resources to cover the business damage/loss that their business experienced as a result the Maui wildfires
-Meet all other eligibility criteria specified in the application
See more on eligibility here, including ineligible businesses. Other Terms and Conditions apply.
It is anticipated that applicants will be notified of their status by June 15, 2024. For more information, visit our FAQs.
Grantees must attend monthly sessions aimed at providing business owners with strategies on how to rebuild and grow their business.
These sessions will cover all aspects of building a stronger, more resilient business, including the role of disaster preparedness plans, informed by the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s educational resources. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program.
Eligible business owners can apply for the grant, between April 17 and May 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. HDT.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:59PM HDT.
Complete this application for the chance to be selected for the Maui Small Business Recovery Grant Program. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. HDT.
To apply, visit: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/maui-small-business-recovery-grant-program or click here to Start Application.
For any questions, contact resilience@uschamber.com.
This program is available to Lahaina and Kula homeowners whose primary residence was destroyed or deemed uninhabitable due to the August 8, 2023 wildfires. Approved households are eligible to receive up to $15,000 in funding to cover pre-development needs that are necessary to rebuild your primary residence.
It’s important to note that applicants do not need to be of Native Hawaiian descent to apply for this program.
Before you begin the application process, we kindly request that you review the following guidelines to determine if you qualify, understand the eligibility requirements, and ensure you have the necessary documents for your application.
Apply at the link below or in person at the Kākoʻo Maui Resource Center.
For additional questions and support, please contact the Kāko`o CNHA team at kakoohousing@hawaiiancouncil.org
Click here to view and download CNHA's one-pager about the Pre-Development Grant program.
Proof of progress and/or site visits may be required
Kākoʻo Maui Resource Center
153 E Kamehameha Ave, Ste 101,
Kahului, HI 96732
The Lehua Sprouts Forth Grant, provided by Feed the Hunger Fund & Kaiser Permanente Hawaii, supports Maui small businesses and entrepreneurs on their journey to rebuilding, fostering resilience and growth toward stability.
In our first round of grants, the Feed the Hunger Fun was able to grant $45,000 to a number of Maui businesses and entrepreneurs.
This grant will remain open until all funding has been dispersed.
To apply to this second round, click this Kupu Mai Ka Lehua Application Link
The Ohia Lehua, the first plant to emerge from barren lava rock, symbolizes the resilience of the people of Lahaina affected by the August 2023 fires.
The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation has set up a Bayanihan recovery fund to provide resources to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs of the people affected by the devastating Maui wildfires on Aug. 8. We are working with local, national and international partners to get an understanding of the quickly evolving priorities. We are committed to recovery as we rise together as a community. We have set up this fund to help provide those affected with basic needs, and to support long-term economic recovery and small business support, especially for our kababayan on Maui.
Were you affected by the recent Maui fires? We set-up this fund for you. But in order to avoid waste, we want to know your specific needs at the moment. We are also aware this will be a marathon so please help us reach out to others affected and invite them to sign-up via the Bayanihan Relief Fund - Signup Form here.
The objectives and parameters of this program are to:
We will rebuild and recover! Kaya natin 'to. For a list of resources for those affected: visit www.mauifilipinochamber.com
These funds are donated by partner organizations Asia American Initiative, NaFFAA, FPACC, COFACC, SoCal Filipinos, Kokua Maui partners in Hawaii (FCCH, PMAH, Kauai Filipino Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii Philippines Business Economic Council, West Hawaii Filipino Chamber of Commerce, Filipino Chamber of Commerce Big Island, Filipino Jaycees of Honolulu, UP Alumni Association of Hawaii, FAUW), and generous individuals!
USDA offers programs that can help with wildfire recovery, as well as those that can help you manage risk on your operation.
Click here to see the USDA Wildfire Disaster Recovery assistance programs:
• The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish. It covers losses due to an eligible adverse weather or loss conditions as well as expenses associated with transportation of water and feed to livestock. ELAP is not eligible on federally managed lands.
• The Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops to protect against natural disasters that result in lower yields or crop losses or prevents crop planting. Producers must have obtained NAP coverage for the crop year in which the loss occurs.
• The Tree Assistance Program provides cost-share assistance to replant or rehabilitate trees, bushes or vines lost during the natural disaster.
This program provides assistance for trees, bushes or vines not covered by the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program or crop insurance.
•The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides benefits to livestock owners and contract growers who experience livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by specific adverse weather, disease, or animal attacks.
• The Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) provides benefits for grazing losses due to wildfire. LFP benefits may also be available for loss of grazing acres due to wildfires on federally managed lands on which a producer is prohibited, by a federal agency, from grazing normally permitted livestock.
• Emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program acres allows producers to graze livestock on lands enrolled in CRP, except for during primary nesting season.
• Livestock producers who have approved applications through the 2021 Livestock Forage Disaster Program for forage losses due to severe drought or wildfire will soon begin receiving emergency relief payments to compensate for increases in supplemental feed costs through the Farm Service Agency’s Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP).
• The Environmental Quality Incentives Program provides financial and technical assistance to implement conservation practices. Common practices to help recover from wildfire include installing erosion control measures, planting trees, thinning and removing damaged trees and reseeding and replanting riparian areas.
• The Emergency Watershed Protection Program– with recovery and floodplain easement options – provides personalized advice and financial assistance to relieve imminent threats to life and property caused by floods, fires, windstorms, and other natural disasters that impair a watershed.
• Farm Loans: USDA offers a variety of direct and guaranteed loans, including operating and emergency loans to eligible producers unable to secure commercial financing. Loans can help producers replace essential property, purchase inputs like livestock, equipment, feed and seed, cover family living expenses or refinance farm-related debts and other needs.
Learn about general eligibility for USDA’s disaster assistance programs: Disaster-Assistance-at-a-Glance Fact Sheet
For more information on USDA programs and how they can support, please contact the following or visit the Kahului Service Center at the address listed below.
Kahului Service Center
77 Hookele Street, 2nd Floor Kahului, HI 96732
Mr. Gerald Gregory
Natural Resources Conservation Service
gerald.gregory@usda.gov
(808) 214-1747
Ms. Nenita Acob
Rural Development
nenita.acob@usda.gov
(808) 871-5500 ext. 4
The Maui wildfire disaster temporarily displaced 271 kānaka (Native Hawaiian) homeowners from their land in Lahaina. Our people will need financial support and expertise to secure insurance claim monies and disaster assistance necessary to stay in place and rebuild. Unfortunately, kānaka may not have the funds to afford the costs of submitting a claim in the first place or to appeal insurance and FEMA denials. Without access to support and expertise, our people will be displaced from their homelands and potentially, from Hawaiʻi altogether.
The fund is to support the Native Hawaiian population facing challenges such as the Maui wildfire disaster that uprooted 271 Kānaka homeowners from their ancestral lands in Lāhainā. The fund rallies to provide the necessary financial aid and expertise required to secure insurance claims and disaster assistance. The fund will ensure our kānaka community remains rooted in their homeland, protecting our people’s place within the rich tapestry of Hawaiʻi’s cultural heritage.
Under the Kānaka Anti-Displacement Fund, HCL ʻOhana Advocates will collaborate with homeowners to:
The mortgage forbearance program allows you to temporarily halt mortgage payments, providing essential financial relief. During this period, you won't face fees, penalties, or additional interest beyond your regular payments.
Visit one of our two offices on Maui, call or text 808-587-7656 or visit www.hawaiicommunitylending.com
Kahului Office In Kāko‘o Maui Resource Hub
Maui Mall, 70 W. Ka‘ahumanu Ave.
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Walk-ins welcome.
Lahaina Office – opening soon
Near Lahaina Civic Center and Leiali‘i subdivision
Mon. – Thurs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins welcome, Fri. – Sun. by appointment.
For more information, or to apply for assistance, fill out their Contact Form on their website here and select, "Maui Wildfire Relief & Recovery" from the "nature of your inquiry" menu drop-down.
The Fund has been established by Hawaiʻi Community Lending (HCL), a US Treasury certified native CDFI, to provide deferred payment loans and technical assistance for impacted kānaka.
Hawaii Community Lending is a 501c3 nonprofit Native community development financial institution that increases access to credit and capital for the economic self-sufficiency of underserved Hawaii residents with a particular focus on Native Hawaiians.
Currently, nearly 100,000 kupuna and others in Hawaii are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, or another form of dementia. Serving Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa, the Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii is here to help.
In response to the devastating Maui fires that displaced many families, the Alzheimer’s Association- Hawaiʻi is offering caregiver respite financial assistance to families impacted by the fires.
This financial assistance program aims to provide support and temporary relief to caregivers caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or another forms of dementia during this challenging time.
The caregiver respite financial assistance program will cover caregiving services of up to $2,500 per family in and outside of the home or a temporary residence, adult day care, or placement at an assisted living facility.
To apply for the program, please click here. If you have questions, please call our office at 808.591.2771 or email alohainfo@alz.org.
For additional support, we encourage Maui residents to reach out to the Maui County Office of Aging at 808.270.7774.
Maui and Hawaii Island Fires: Emergency Situations and People with Dementia Info Sheet
For more information about Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, visit alz.org/hawaii or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
For more information, and families in need of assistance are encouraged to contact the Maui County Office of Aging at 808-270-7774 or the Alzheimer’s Association of Hawaiʻi at 808-591-2771.
Maui and Hawaii Island Fires: Emergency Situations and People with Dementia Info Sheet
OACA provides farmers, ranchers and agriculture organizations with support to grow their businesses. OACA provides one-to-one support in applying for grants and loans. We can assist with funding research, comprehensive grant writing/application development, review of grant applications prior to submission, connecting to lenders and more. Submit our intake form above for assistance.
OACA also connect producers to help with disaster assistance, farm loans, conservation practices, manufacturing, branding and marketing, composting, and infrastructure.
Click here to see the running list of Grants & Loans For Farmers and Ranchers.
The purpose of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Grants Program is to support Hawaiʻi based nonprofit organizations that have projects, programs, and initiatives to serve our Lāhui in alignment with OHA’s Strategic Foundations, Directions & Outcomes. Read more about OHA’s Strategic Plan.
OHA Grants program does not give funds directly to individuals, all funds are distributed through an awarded nonprofit organization.
Organization Capacity Building & Event Grant Types is also COMING SOON! (as of last OHA update: 4/13/2024)
No hard copies of applications will be made available by OHA or accepted under any circumstances.
The OHA Grants Team is also actively working to better monitor existing grant contracts; serve the awarded grantees toward contract completion; introduce new grant types; and recruit, hire and train additional needed resources.
Kanaaho Grant is for eligible Native Hawaiian homeowners and renters in the wildfire impact zones of Lahaina and Kula.
On April 10, 2024, the Office of Hawaii Affairs (OHA) launched the OHA Kanaaho Grant for Lahaina & Kula to provide direct financial assistance to impacted Native Hawaiian homeowners and renters in the wildfire impact zones of Lahaina and Kula. The grant funds will support the empowerment of impacted Native Hawaiians to determine their own greatest needs, to meet those needs in the face of disaster, and improve the economic stability of Native Hawaiians.
The OHA Kanaaho Grants will provide critical support to Native Hawaiian homeowners and renters in the wildfire impact zones of Lahaina and Kula.
Who can apply for aid?
Wildfire survivors who resided in the wildfire impact zones are advised to collect their documentation so they can submit a complete application on April 10, 2024.
Download the Kanaaho Grant checklist of required documents.
The application period opens on April 10, 2024 and OHA will accept aid applications for a 6 month period.
As we continue along the lengthy recovery process, our hope at OHA is that we support one another, uplift one another, and rebuild together as a community united in aloha.
Click Here to Enter the OHA Grants Portal
The OHA Grants Portal is an online application, monitoring, and reporting system for nonprofit organizations who are an applicant or grantee.
See Video Tutorials below on how to navigate the OHA Grants Portal (Foundant):
If you are willing to commit to this process, please e-mail grantreview@oha.org with the following information:
Upon receipt of the information above, a Grant Evaluator Information Form will be emailed for completion.
If you would like to receive e-mail updates on OHA Grant Solicitations (nonprofit organizations only) please e-mail grantsinfo@oha.org with your organization name and e-mail address.
Each year OHA shares its list of Grantees in its Annual report. To view funded projects, click link here to view their Annual Reports.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is committed to ensuring Native Hawaiians and their ‘ohana have access to resources to assist them in pursuing their financial goals. Through caring, supportive growth, our lending program can provide Native Hawaiians with an improved sense of economic well-being.
To enhance access for all persons of Native Hawaiian ancestry to credit, capital, and financial services & skills so as to create jobs, wealth, and economic & social well-being for all the people of Hawai‘i
Through these programs, Native Hawaiians have expanded businesses, improved homes, continued their educations—and more.
Learn more about what makes the OHA Loan program different than a traditional financial institution.
OHA’s Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund (NHRLF) Board of Directors approved a new disaster relief loan. Native Hawaiians experiencing a loss as a result of the disasters are now eligible for loans of up to $20,000 at four percent interest with up to six months of deferred payments. Loans may be used for home improvement, vehicle repair or replacement, or business stabilization.
EXISTING LOAN BORROWERS:
OHA Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund Disaster Relief Loan Program
Existing loan borrowers who are affected by a natural disaster are eligible for the following:
Native Hawaiians who are affected by a natural disaster are eligible to apply for the Disaster Relief Loan:
For information about Disaster Relief Loans, email NHRLF@ohaloanfund.org or call 594-1835.
OHA Mālama Business and Hua Kanu loan programs offer low cost loans to existing and start-up businesses. Learn more about business loans.
Mālama Business Loans are the most popular loans OHA offer that supports Native Hawaiian business owners.
Establishing or building upon a small business; working capital
$2,500 – $149,999 (Loan amounts over $50,000 require non-real estate collateral)
Hua Kanu Business Loan Program is available to Native Hawaiians who own established business. Created on July 17, 2013, the low-cost loans are intended to help these small-businesses expand. It is meant to provide them access to credit and capital that allow them to grow as well as remain financially viable.
$150,000 – $1,000,000
To inquire about a Hua Kanu loan, please contact us at (808) 470-0867, NHRLF@ohaloanfund.org, or contact your OHA neighbor island office.
Establish or expand your small agricultural business; working capital for produce and livestock; available for a broad spectrum of farming methods; including in-ground or above-ground farming, greenhouse, hydroponic, and more.
$2,500 – $100,000 (Loan amounts over $50,000 require non-real estate collateral)
ALL members of the business must be of Native Hawaiian ancestry and provide the following documents:
OHA offers five types of personal loans for consumers: education, home improvement, debt consolidations, emergency funds and career advancement. Learn more about personal loans.
If you need a loan product that is not listed here, please contact us at (808) 594-1888, or email NHRLF@ohaloanfund.org.
In addition, OHA administers a separate Consumer Micro Loan Program that provides low-cost loans to Native Hawaiians experiencing temporary financial hardship due to unforeseen events, or who wish to enhance their careers.
Loans of up to $7,500 with a five percent interest rate can be used for unexpected home or auto repair and emergency health situations.
To learn more about the Consumer Micro Loan Program, contact Lareina Meinecke at cmlp@ohaloanfund.org or call (808) 594-1823.
$500 to $7,500
Education can be expensive, and full of unexpected expenses. This Mālama Education loan can help meet school-related expenses—from preschool, through grade school, and even post-secondary education.
$2,500 – $20,000
*Please be aware that if your loan is approved, revolving accounts may be required to be closed.
https://loans.oha.org/personal/malama-home-improvement-loan/
$2,500 – $100,000 (Loan amounts over $50,000 require non-real estate collateral)
Applying for a loan is as easy as 1, 2, 3:
The process typically takes 20-25 minutes. Once you complete the application, a lending associate will contact you within two business days. Once an application has been approved, documents can be signed and funds disbursed usually within five to eight business days.
The Loan Portal is compatible with most computers and laptops. You may experience technical issues when applying with a cell phone or tablet device. For more information or if you require trouble shooting assistance, please contact us at (808) 594-1835, NHRLF@ohaloanfund.org, or contact your OHA neighbor island office.
To ensure your loan application is processed in a timely manner, we highly recommend submitting your loan application once you have prepared all required documents and are ready to upload the documents to the online loan application. If you submit a completed application (all required documents provided) your loan processing wait time will be significantly shorter. MAHALO
OHA is proud to support the success of our Native Hawaiian Entrepreneurs. Here are some of our Hua Kanu and Mālama Loan clients in the news. Read our success stories.
For loan and grant Q&A's visit OHA's FAQ page here.
Office hours across the state are 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The OHA offices are closed on State holidays.
An appointment is suggested for locations marked with an asterisk *.
East Hawai‘i (Hilo)
484 Kalanikoa St.
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 295-0236
Fax: (808) 933-3110
West Hawai‘i (Kona)*
75-1000 Henry St., Suite 205
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Phone: (808) 327-9525
Fax: (808) 327-9528
Maui*
737 Lower Main St., Suite B2.,
Wailuku, HI 96793
Phone: (808) 873-3364
Fax: (808) 873-3361
Moloka’i & Lāna’i*
P.O. Box 1717
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Phone: (808) 560-3611
Fax: (808) 560-3968
O’ahu
560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 594-1835
Fax: (808) 594-1865
Kaua’i & Ni’ihau*
4405 Kukui Grove St. Suite 103
Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 241-3390
Fax: (808) 241-3508
* – Appointments suggested for these locations
Governor Josh Green, M.D., today announced that Maui residents displaced by the catastrophic wildfires of August 8, 2023, may now apply for the state of Hawaiʻi Interim Housing Program (HIHP). HIHP is managed by the Hawaiʻi Office of Recovery and Resiliency (HORR) in partnership with the state Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC).
HIHP includes several state-sponsored interim housing sites dedicated to Maui wildfire recovery, for example:
- Ka Laʻi Ola, currently in construction in West Maui, north of Lahaina, will offer up to 450 modular homes once completed
- Hale ‘O Lā‛ie (formerly the Haggai Institute in Kīhei) currently has more than 150 units
The Hawai’i Interim Housing Program (HIHP) assists those displaced by the Maui wildfires by placing survivor households in temporary state-sponsored housing.
HIHP is administered by the Hawai’i Office of Recovery and Resiliency (HORR) in collaboration with the State of Hawai’i’s Department of Human Services (DHS) and Hawai’i Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC).
You may be eligible for HIHP if:
If you are not sure if you are eligible for HIHP, you are still encouraged to apply.
Please refer to the Program FAQs for more information on program requirements and how to apply.
You can apply by visiting this page or calling 1-808-727-1550 and completing the questions for your household. You must register an account online with a valid email address to receive program updates and provide required documentation.
If you do not have an email address, you may call our contact center at 1-808-727-1550 for them to help create one for you.
If you have previously applied for assistance with FEMA or American Red Cross, some of your information may already be pre-populated in the application. Please review all information and complete any missing fields.
When your application is complete, a member of the HIHP team will contact you to discuss the next steps.
For more information and to apply, visit https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hhfdc/hawaiistaterecovers or call 1-808-727-1550.
Translation assistance is available for those with limited English proficiency.
Governor Josh Green’s Press Release unveiling HIHP (July 2, 2024)
The Kāko‘o Maui Fund is a donation campaign to aid communities impacted by the Maui wildfires.
Currently the Kāko‘o Maui Fund is accepting funding applications from small businesses, non-profits, and community organizations. If you have been impacted and need support, please fill out the following form.
Funds will support shelter, food, financial assistance, and more.
If you have any questions, please contact us at maui@hawaiiancouncil.org, info@hawaiiancouncil.org, or call (808) 596-8155.
Click here to apply and start a Kāko‘o Maui Support & Funding Application
OED works in partnership with the community, business and government sectors to strengthen and diversify the economy by supporting existing businesses, and assist in the attraction, development and expansion of new businesses and events that will in turn provide new jobs for our community. Services include industry assistance; grants for programs, events and community projects; workforce development; and business resource centers on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lana‘i.
Hawaiʻi People’s Fund is committed to supporting grassroots organizations implementing direct actions to reduce the harm of current systemic failures and organizing to build power for indigenous and marginalized communities. We welcome strategic proposals that aim to support our beloved community and build towards a more just and equitable future ($5,000 maximum request).
While organizations may apply for Urgent Action Grants to support change-oriented direct actions happening in communities across the pae ʻāīna, the Hawaiʻi People’s Fund is prioritizing assistance to huis mobilizing to provide immediate relief to those directly impacted by the wildfires on Maui Island.
Grant amounts: The maximum grant request is $5,000.
We understand that low-income families, houseless communities, people with disabilities, indigenous, immigrant, and communities of color are disproportionately impacted by crisis (in addition to ongoing systemic oppression). Community organizing is essential at this moment to protect ‘āina kulaiwi, heal lives and spirits, and ensure our most vulnerable communities can stay safe.
Examples of projects/responses can include:
To accommodate real-time response to community needs, the Hawaiʻi People’s Fund will make the following special considerations to those responding to issues related to the August 2023 fires on Maui:
(The People’s Fund reserves the right to expedite larger awards to past and current grantees providing direct, immediate relief to those recovering from the Maui wildfires. Email hawaiipf@gmail.com)
Since 1972, the Hawaiʻi People’s Fund has stood in solidarity with those individuals and organizations who have been working to upend and heal systems of oppression for 50 years. Hawaiʻi Peopleʻs Fund is a 501c3 nonprofit organization registered in the State of Hawaiʻi.
Funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association (NMSHSA), the Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program (FFWR) provides one-time $600 payment to eligible farm and livestock workers that kept communities fed during the COVID-19 public health emergency, which officially started on January 27th, 2020, and ended on May 11th, 2023.
Through the FFWR program, Hawai‘i farm and livestock workers who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to receive a one-time, $600 payment.
Requirements
All USDA FFWR payment registrations are completed ONLY in-person, by appointment. Without a confirmed scheduled appointment, you cannot register in person.
In order to complete an in-person payment registration, you must:
(September 4, 2024)
Farmers, livestock workers can pre-register for Hawaiʻi Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program
In-person payment registration events to be held Sept. 6 to 9 on Maui, Molokaʻi
Eligble farm and livestock workers in Hawaiʻi can pre-register for in-person payment registration events Sept. 6 to 9 for a one-time $600 relief payment under the Hawaiʻi Farm and Food Worker Relief Grant Program.
The grant aims to offset expenses workers incurred due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Farmers and those who worked in the agriculture industry doing farm work for at least one hour betweenJan. 27, 2020, and May 11, 2023, may be eligible.
The grant program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the National Mirgrant and Seasonal Head Start Association (NMSHSA).
In partnership with local stakeholders, NMSHSA will administer four in-person payment registration events on Maui and Molokaʻi.
To ensure a smooth and efficient in-person payment registration process, workers are asked to pre-register for 1 of the 4 in-person events. The exact address and time for each location will be shared upon completion of the pre-registration form.
• Kahului
Date: Friday, Sept. 6, 2024
09.06.24 USDA FFWR Kahului Pre-Registration Form
• Kahului
Date: Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024
09.07.24 USDA FFWR Kahului Pre-Registration Form
• Kula
Date: Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024
09.08.24 USDA FFWR Kula Pre-Registration Form
• Molokaʻi
Date: Monday, Sept. 9, 2024
09.09.24 USDA FFWR Ho'olehua Pre-Registration Form
Details of exact location and logistics will be provided AFTER submission of this pre-registration form. Details of location and logistics will be provided to you via email and/or text from NMSHSA via the application Calendly.
Eligible field workers are farmers and employees engaged in planting, tending and harvesting crops, and post-harvest activities including operation of farm machinery on crop farms. Eligible livestock workers are employees tending livestock, milking cows or caring for poultry including operation of farm machinery on livestock or poultry operations.
Those applying must have the ability to provide proof of identification (U.S. citizenship is not required) and proof of employment.
This program is made possible through a partnership with multiple local organizations including Executive Office on Early Learning, Hawaiʻi Good Food Alliance, Molokaʻi Homestead Farmers Alliance, County of Maui Department of Agriculture, and College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.
For more information about the USDA FFWR program, contact the program administrators at info@nmshsa.org or check the Frequently Asked Questions.
USDA FFWR in-person payment registration appointments are on a first come, first served basis and will close once the total number of appointment timeslots that are available for the day/event has been reached.
If you are unable to complete a pre-registration form online or have any questions, please email info@nmshsa.org. A NMSHSA representative will follow up to provide guidance.
Maui United Way (MUW) has provided support to 18 of our local nonprofit partners offering disaster relief in the wake of the devastating fires on Maui. They are now planning for what comes next for Maui County, talking story with survivors, nonprofits, and our donors and funders to determine how to have the greatest impact.
MUW will be back with a new round of granting opportunities soon. Please know how grateful we are to everyone who has done so much. You embody the true spirit of aloha! #LocalsHelpingLocals.
A $5,000 grant program has launched to help families replace vehicles on Maui destroyed during the August wildfires. The program was announced by Rolina Faagai, the Executive Director of Hawaiian Lending & Investments, a nonprofit founded by the Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations.
What is the Replacement Vehicle Program (RVP)?
The Replacement Vehicle Program (RVP) is dedicated to Native Hawaiian families that experienced transportation loss due to the Maui wildfires in August 2023.
This program provides vehicle financing with deferred payments for 12 months and a one time grant of up to $5,000 to replace a vehicle lost in the fires.
The funding is available for families that need help to purchase a new or used vehicle with help from grant funds, and/or with low cost financing.
How do I apply for the Replacement Vehicle Program?
• Download this fillable PDF to start filling out a form today.
• Pickup a Consumer Assistance Kit at the Maui Mall. Visit the SCHHA Desk at the Maui Relief & Aid Services Center:
70 E Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732
• Email Rolina Faagai, Executive Director: rolina@hawaiianhomesteads.org
Contact Hawaiian Lending & Investments:
Rolina@hawaiianhomesteads.org
(808)-208-6466
The launch of this program is based on input received at the Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations’ Maui Disaster Recovery Roundtable held in late October.
Hawaiian Lending & Investments (HLI) is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) 501c3 non-profit, sponsored by the Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations (SCHHA).
HLI delivers financial services to support the capital needs of consumers, businesses, and homestead associations on or near Hawaiian Home Lands.
HLI has office locations on Maui, Molokai, Oahu and Kauai. HLI provides services to community members throughout the state of Hawaii.
The hub will provide access to relief application assistance, legal aid, document replacements, mental & physical health support, Foodland vouchers, HEPA air purification systems, workforce training, financial support may be available, and more.
The hub will host both non-profit service providers and representatives from various agencies, on a rotating basis, including:
For more information, go to hawaiiancouncil.org/helpmaui/mauiresources
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement,
Kākoʻo Maui Relief & Aid Services Center
Maui Mall (next to the UPS Store and TJ Max)
153 E Kamehameha Ave, Suite 101
Hours: (updated as of July 26, 2024)Monday-Friday: from 9am-5pm
Phone: 808-204-2722
Email: kakoomaui@hawaiiancouncil.org
Hawai‘i Community Lending (HCL) was created by native Hawaiians on Maui who were unable to qualify for a Hawaiian Homelands lease. HCL was created to fund the affordable housing ecosystem from homebuyer to homebuilder to homeowner. Working to help solve the statewide housing crisis, HCL offers products and services for local and native Hawaiians to build, buy, and save homes from foreclosure. HCL started its work in 2002 in the Paukukalo homestead to help native Hawaiians obtain mortgages to receive their lease and get on the land.
HCL expanded their Maui roots to serve native Hawaiians across the state. In 2007, HCL assisted Leiali‘i homestead families in Lahaina obtain mortgages. 16 years later, when the August 8th fires struck, our team moved quickly to launch the Kanaka Anti-Displacement Fund to bring services to the 104 impacted Leiali‘i families, committing ourselves to help them prevent displacement and rebuild.
Now, HCL has been called on to expand our services under the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program to serve all Lahaina owner-occupant homeowners.
• Lahaina homeowner
• Lived in home as primary residence before impact
• FEMA and SBA loan applications and appeals
• Access to grants and loans to prevent foreclosure
• Help with forbearance and modifications of first mortgages
• Referrals to emergency financial counseling and filing insurance claims
• Assistance with obtaining construction and mortgage financing for rebuild from HCL or its partner lenders
If you are a Lahaina homeowner who occupied your home at the time of the fires, you may sign up to be placed on an interest list by completing this Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program Interest Form to secure your space in the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program:
Please contact