Find Resources for the Maui Wildfire Relief
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
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.
Proposals for Phase 2 Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief grants will be accepted until 5 p.m. HST on September 29, 2023. Maui United Way’s Wildfire Disaster Relief grants support programs providing vital services to individuals and families impacted by the August 2023 wildfires in Lahaina and Kula.
This initiative aims to provide crucial support to individuals and families affected by the devastating August 2023 fires in Lahaina and Kula.
Key Details:
The online application and more information is accessible at mauiunitedway.org/relieffunding. Notifications of grant awards will be communicated in mid-October, with the grant period starting on Oct. 20, 2023.
Grants will be awarded in the following four funding focus areas and must be used to support services provided between October 2023 and January 2024.
Maui Fire Disaster Relief grant awards will be capped at $10,000. Agencies are limited to one grant application per phase.
Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. HST on Friday, September 29, 2023. Notifications of grant awards will be made by mid-October 2023. The grant period will begin on October 20, 2023, and conclude on January 31, 2024.
MUW is committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our programs and services and seeks to fund programs that provide needed resources, opportunities, and support to the individuals and families most significantly impacted by the wildfires.
This grant application is open to all qualified 501(c)(3) organizations within the island of Maui that are directly assisting individuals and families impacted by the wildfires. For information visit Maui United Way's Maui Fire Disaster Relief Nonprofit Funding page, here.
Nonprofits can apply and submit their application directly here.
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.
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced August 25, 2023 the availability of a disaster recovery jobs portal for Maui to help workers and businesses impacted by the wildfires. The portal provides access to all currently available jobs on Maui as maintained by the DLIR.
Individuals may view the job board for available jobs, but employers will need to be registered in HireNet Hawaiʻi to perform candidate searches while job seekers will need to be registered with HireNet Hawaiʻi to post resumes.
Click here to visit the Disaster Recovery Jobs Portal.
Click here to view the job board for available job postings.
For more information on job fairs and training opportunities visit: https://labor.hawaii.gov/wdd/job-fairs-and-training-opportunities/.
During a major disaster, the federal government can provide Disaster Unemployment Assistance for individuals who may not otherwise qualify for the state’s unemployment insurance benefits. For more local information, please contact or visit the Maui County Business Resource Center:
Maui County Business Resource Center
110 ‘Ala‘ihi Street Suite 209
Kahului, HI 96732 (808) 270-5777
The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, authorizes the President to provide benefit assistance to individuals unemployed as a direct result of a major disaster. The U.S. Department of Labor oversees the DUA program and coordinates with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to provide the funds to the state UI agencies for payment of DUA benefits and payment of state administration costs under agreements with the Secretary of Labor.
Purpose: Disaster Unemployment Assistance provides financial assistance to individuals whose employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of a major disaster and who are not eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits.
Eligibility: When a major disaster has been declared by the President, DUA is generally available to any unemployed worker or self-employed individual who lived, worked, or was scheduled to work in the disaster area at the time of the disaster; and due to the disaster:
An individual who becomes the head of household and is seeking work because the former head of household died as a result of the disaster may also qualify for DUA benefits.
Benefits: DUA benefits are payable to individuals (whose unemployment continues to be a result of the major disaster) only for weeks of unemployment in the Disaster Assistance Period (DAP). The DAP begins with the first day of the week following the date the major disaster began and continues for up to 26 weeks after the date the disaster was declared by the President.
The maximum weekly benefit amount payable is determined under the provisions of the state law for unemployment compensation in the state where the disaster occurred. However, the minimum weekly benefit amount payable is half (50%) of the average benefit amount in the state.
Filing a Claim: In the event of a disaster, the affected state will publish announcements about the availability of Disaster Unemployment Assistance. To file a claim, individuals who are unemployed as a direct result of the disaster should contact their State Unemployment Insurance agency.
Individuals who have moved or have been evacuated to another state should contact the affected state for claim filing instructions. Individuals can also contact the State Unemployment Insurance agency in the state where they are currently residing for claim filing assistance.
Click here for more Unemployment Fact Sheets
Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief: We understand volunteers are needed in the short term and long term as we recover from the Maui fires. Please sign up to list your urgent and timely volunteer needs to recruit volunteers for your program today.
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.
U.S. President Biden approved the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans for homeowners, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. These loans can help individuals and organizations repair or replace disaster-damaged property, inventory, and supplies. Homeowners and renters may also use SBA loans to repair or replace disaster-related damage to homes or personal property. As of 9/14/23, SBA has approved nearly $75 million in low-interest disaster loans for the wildfire disaster declaration.
Businesses that are suffering financially due to lack of tourism in “ALL” Hawaii counties may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to provide working capital loans to pay debts, salaries, rents etc.
Types of Loans:
• Home and Personal Property Loans: Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence. Renters and homeowners may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property (such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances) damaged or destroyed in a disaster.
• Business Physical Disaster Loans: Businesses of any size and most private nonprofit organizations may apply for loans of up to $2,000,000 to repair or replace real property, machinery, equipment, fixtures, inventory, or leasehold improvements.
• Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and most private nonprofit organizations can borrow up to $2,000,000 to meet their obligations and pay their ordinary and necessary operating expenses if they are otherwise unable to do so.
• Military Reservists Economic Injury Loans: Eligible small businesses can borrow up to $2,000,000 to help meet ordinary and necessary operating expenses that it could have met but is unable to because an essential employee was called to active duty as a military reservist.
SBA Disaster Loan applications for physical damage must be filed by October 10, 2023. Economic injury loans are due May 10, 2024.
Before applying, individuals should register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or visit DisasterAssistance.gov. After that, individuals can apply online using the SBA’s secure application. They may also mail completed loan applications to:
U.S. Small Business Administration Processing and Disbursement Center
14925 Kingsport Road Fort Worth, TX 76155
SBA representatives are available to provide face-to-face help with the application process at the following locations:
MAUI COUNTY:
• Hawaii Technology Development Corp. Maui Research Technology Center (MRTC) Business Recovery Center (Businesses Only)
Building # A, Suite 119 (Conference Rm.)
590 Lipoa Parkway, Kihei, HI 96753
Mondays - Fridays: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm HST, Saturdays: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm HST
• Lahaina Civic Center Disaster Recovery Center
1840 Honoapiilani Hwy (HI-30), Lahaina, HI 96761
Mondays – Sundays: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm HST
• Maui Resorts Rentals Portable Loan Outreach Center
30 Halawai Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761
Mondays – Saturdays9:00 am – 5:00 pm HST
• Mayor Hannibal Tavares Comm. Center Disaster Recovery Center (Lower Multi-Purpose Rm.)
91 Pukalani Street, Makawao, HI 96768
Mondays – Sundays: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm HST
• University of Hawaii Maui College Disaster Recovery Center (Individuals & Businesses):
Building 2205, Communications Services Rm
310 W Ka’ahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732
Mondays - Sundays: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm HST
HONOLULU COUNTY:
• Hawaii Foreign-Trade Zone No. 9 Business Recovery Center
521 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite #201, Pier 2, Honolulu, HI 96813
Mondays – Saturdays: 9:00am – 6:00 pm HST
KAUA'I COUNTY:
• Kaua'i Federal Credit Union Business Recovery Center
New community space in Kapa'a (former Otsuka Furniture building)
1624 Kuhio Highway, Kapa’a, HI 96746
Mondays – Saturdays: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
For more information please visit sba.gov/hawaii-wildfires.
Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-(800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA financial disaster assistance.
Maui Strong 24/7 Zoom space to Support Our Helpers is now OPEN AND LIVE! The purpose is a safe connecting supportive space for any of our HELPERS - on the ground, on other islands, across the globe... if you're a helper, we're here.
This space invites first responders, front line staff, volunteers, and all helpers who have been involved in caring for those affected by the Maui wild fires. Available at no cost from volunteers with experience in supporting mental health needs.
This is NOT a therapy group - it's for connecting and sharing space and stories. There are at least 2 volunteer facilitators through Thursday night - PLEASE continue to sign up! Even if no one else joins, you'll have time to connect with each other.
Click here to enter the 24/7 Zoom Support for Helpers chat room:
https://zoom.us/j/88263804569
PW: 12345
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.
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.
Common Ground Collective (CGC) is connecting fresh produce with those that are positioned to feed our impacted community members. We are currently seeking volunteers with Food Handlers Permits, as well as general volunteer help.
If any local farms require assistance salvaging their produce, CGC is here to support.
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 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.
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.
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.
If you’ve been affected by the Maui wildfires, the Kāko‘o Maui Relief & Aid Services Center is here for you. This resource hub will provide a collaborative and cultural approach to help those impacted by the wildfires access direct aid and services.
The hub will host both non-profit service providers and representatives from various agencies, on a rotating basis (updated Sept 8):
Imua Family Services – Provides quality care and community through keiki educational programs and other services focusing on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i.
Hawai‘i Community Lending – Nonprofit mortgage lender, helping local and Hawaiian families. Currently running a Kanaka Anti-Displacement Fund to support the Native Hawaiian population facing challenges such as the Maui wildfire disaster.
Hawaiian Community Assets – Provides financial education, grants and loans. Operates Financial Opportunity Centers across the state.
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation- Represents Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, families and communities with various legal matters.
Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i – Public interest, non-profit law firm dedicated to achieving fairness and justice through legal advocacy, outreach, and education for those in need.
Papa Ola Lōkahi – 501(c)(3) that embodies a holistic approach that brings together mind, body and spirit in the pursuit of optimum health and well-being for Native Hawaiians.
For more information, go to hawaiiancouncil.org/helpmaui/mauiresources
The hub is located at Maui Mall, between TJ Maxx and Subway. Entrance is on the street side facing Burger King:
70 E. Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732
The Kāko‘o Maui Relief & Aid Services Center is located at Maui Mall daily 10am to 6pm.
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.
OFFER support or post a NEED for support or services in this local community disaster relief Facebook page. The purpose of this 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.
This group will only help with YOUR help. Please SHARE this group. Invite people. Etc. Let's help our friends and families get their lives back!
✔️1. If you have something to *OFFER* (manpower, supplies, services, clean up, food, transportation, housing, etc) please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *OFFER*
✔️2. If you are in *NEED* of something (specific supplies, manpower, services, food, transportation, housing, etc) please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *NEED*.
✔️3. If you have an announcement of volunteer opportunities, meetings, new developments on Maui regarding the fire, legit donation websites, etc. Please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *ANNOUNCEMENT*
PLEASE try to keep to these categories so we can use this group to be as effective and helpful as possible
Please keep in mind whenever DONATING to ANY cause, please only donate items in clean, unstained, smell free and working conditions. It is disrespectful to think that anyone would want stained, smelly or broken items.
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.
For those DISPLACED UPCOUNTRY:
Upcountry Strong Housing & Support Towards Recovery Form
We made this form in order to support Upcountry residents who have lost their homes or are currently displaced, and to help towards recovery. Please feel free to fill it out or reach out if you need any help - happy to assist in person or over the phone.
If you have limited access to a phone or computer at the moment, or are just feeling overwhelmed, we are also happy to help via text. Contact Alicia at 925-338-1505.
Visit our website for updated resources for those Upcountry in need of housing and those of you offering. Upcountry Strong has created fillable forms if you don't want to talk to a human directly.
This program is in partnership with AIA Maui and Kokku, Inc.
This volunteer Facebook thread features local, grassroots efforts and is updated regularly to feature current donation needs from the various Maui’s community donation distribution hubs.
This post will be kept active to update everyone in the group as we are notified about needs changing for each hub island-wide.
The purpose of this group is where we can have a "go to" place to locally exchange information of supplies/help *needed* and services and help we can *offer* due to disasters on Maui.
This group will only help with YOUR help. SHARE SHARE SHARE this group. Invite people. Let's help our friends and families get their lives back.
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.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A VOLUNTEER SHIFT
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 link 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.
HAVE A UNIQUE SKILL TO CONTRIBUTE? LET US KNOW
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.
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
This sign up is for individuals who are interested in volunteering for one hour or two hour shifts in our 24/7 mutual support space.
Please review the guidelines below BEFORE signing up. Mahalo for your interest and let us know if you have any questions.
Once you have signed up, here is important information:
MAHALO!
Maui Strong Mental Health Response
Due to a high volume of emails, we deeply appreciate your patience.
Please let us know if you're interested/available to coordinate or co-coordinate any efforts.
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES & EVENTS:
Maui Strong Support Google Group - Join, ensure email access, share.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer Form - Open to all, share widely.
24/7 Support Zoom Room volunteer sign up
Virtual Meetups:
OWR Zoom Updates - 12pm-1pm | Mental health & resource updates.
Training & Support:
Google Calendar of Events - Browse groups and trainings, email to add
3-hr PFA Training - 8/19/23, 9am-12pm HST | CEUs, open to all.
5-hr PFA Course - On-demand, free, for all experience levels
Hawai'i Trauma-Informed Task Force Presentations:
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
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.
SCORE is a nonprofit association that provides free and confidential small business counseling by dedicated and experienced volunteer counselors.
September 19-22, 2023 Top scientific conference in space situational/domain awareness
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.
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
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.
Offering tourism market research, partnership opportunities & industry news
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.
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.
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.
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.
Land & resource management company promoting preservation, progress & sustainability on Lāna‘i. They develop solutions ranging from conservation programs to hydroponic gardening to freshwater systems that serve both residents and guests.
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
Financial Assistance Benefits for Families with Children
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a federal and state funded grant program run by the Department of Human Services (DHS), Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division (BESSD). The program was first implemented in 1997 as the result of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or TANF Program is a federal funded block grant program. A primary eligibility requirement to receive TANF funds is U.S. citizenship. TANF funding is limited to U.S. citizens, single or two-parent households with minor dependent children. These program requirements are in accordance with the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) (Welfare Reform). Prior to Welfare Reform, the Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) did not distinguish between citizen or non-citizen or single or two-parent households.
There are four (4) TANF purposes:
TANF Purpose 1: “To provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives.”
• Direct cash assistance payments to families • Self-sufficiency program • Income disregard • Financial counseling
All programs are subject to established eligibility criteria that will be explained to you by a DHS worker.
TANF Purpose 2: “To end the dependence of parents on government assistance benefits by promoting job preparation, work and marriage.”
TANF applicants and recipients are referred to the Department’s First-To-Work (FTW) program to prepare for financial independence. An assigned FTW case manager will help you reach your employment goal with any of the following activities and supportive services:
• Job search and job preparedness • Subsidized / Unsubsidized employment • Preparation for GED or high school equivalency • Job skills training • On-the-job training
• Domestic violence advocacy services • Ongoing counseling and supportt • Supportive services: • Child care subsidies • Transportation assistancet • Work- and education-related expenses
TANF Purpose 3: “To prevent and reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies.”
DHS has partnered with a variety of community-based agencies to provide Hawaii families with programs designed to help prevent teen and out-of-wedlock pregnancies. These programs include:
• After-school programs • Youth abstinence and pregnancy prevention programs • Positive youth development programs • Youth mentoring services
TANF Purpose 4: “To encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.”
Programs provided by DHS and community-based agencies that teach the skills necessary to build strong families. Services include:
• Fatherhood services • Family strengthening programs • Marriage / Couples counseling • Parenting skills • Home-based parenting and family counseling
WHERE TO APPLY?
You may apply for TANF financial assistance benefits at a DHS Processing Center. For a list of centers, please visit the DHS website here. Maui County processing Centers are:
Maui Processing Center
State Building
54 High St. #125
Wailuku, HI 96793
Fax: 808-984-8333
Email: MauiPC@dhs.hawaii.gov
Lunalilo Building – Lobby remains closed until further notice
35 Lunalilo St., Suite 300
Wailuku, HI 96793
Fax: 808-243-5114
Email: MauiPC@dhs.hawaii.gov
To reach our Statewide Branch Support Desk, please dial toll free: 1-855-643-1643. You may also call the Public Assistance Information Line at 1-855-643-1643.
You may apply for assistance online through the Public Assistance Information System (PAIS) here.
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.
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced August 25, 2023 the availability of a disaster recovery jobs portal for Maui to help workers and businesses impacted by the wildfires. The portal provides access to all currently available jobs on Maui as maintained by the DLIR.
Individuals may view the job board for available jobs, but employers will need to be registered in HireNet Hawaiʻi to perform candidate searches while job seekers will need to be registered with HireNet Hawaiʻi to post resumes.
Click here to visit the Disaster Recovery Jobs Portal.
Click here to view the job board for available job postings.
For more information on job fairs and training opportunities visit: https://labor.hawaii.gov/wdd/job-fairs-and-training-opportunities/.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
The American Red Cross has an urgent need to support those impacted by the wildfires in Maui. They are looking to temporarily hire individuals to support the disaster response for the next three to twelve months. This is a critical project to help those most impacted.
Available positions currently include (updated as of Sept 12):
- Deputy Director, Hawaii Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Programs
- Community Recovery Manager, Hawaii Wildfire Long-Term Recovery Programs
- Senior Grants Manager, Hawaii Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Programs
- Non-Congregate Shelter/Shelter Resident Transition Team Member
- Non-Congregate Shelter Supervisor
- Shelter Resident Transition Manager
- Non-Congregate Shelter Administration Manager
- Maui Wildfires, Finance Manager Position
- Non-Congregate Shelter/Shelter Resident Transition Site Manager
- Non-Congregate Shelter Client Lodging Coordinator
The American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, if you share our passion for helping people, we invite you to join us - where your career is a force for good.
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
Start-up and established business research assistance: business lists, demographic profiles, market trends, industry analysis, database searches, business ratios and sample business plans.
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
OFFER support or post a NEED for support or services in this local community disaster relief Facebook page. The purpose of this 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.
This group will only help with YOUR help. Please SHARE this group. Invite people. Etc. Let's help our friends and families get their lives back!
✔️1. If you have something to *OFFER* (manpower, supplies, services, clean up, food, transportation, housing, etc) please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *OFFER*
✔️2. If you are in *NEED* of something (specific supplies, manpower, services, food, transportation, housing, etc) please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *NEED*.
✔️3. If you have an announcement of volunteer opportunities, meetings, new developments on Maui regarding the fire, legit donation websites, etc. Please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *ANNOUNCEMENT*
PLEASE try to keep to these categories so we can use this group to be as effective and helpful as possible
Please keep in mind whenever DONATING to ANY cause, please only donate items in clean, unstained, smell free and working conditions. It is disrespectful to think that anyone would want stained, smelly or broken items.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
OFFER support or post a NEED for support or services in this local community disaster relief Facebook page. The purpose of this 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.
This group will only help with YOUR help. Please SHARE this group. Invite people. Etc. Let's help our friends and families get their lives back!
✔️1. If you have something to *OFFER* (manpower, supplies, services, clean up, food, transportation, housing, etc) please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *OFFER*
✔️2. If you are in *NEED* of something (specific supplies, manpower, services, food, transportation, housing, etc) please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *NEED*.
✔️3. If you have an announcement of volunteer opportunities, meetings, new developments on Maui regarding the fire, legit donation websites, etc. Please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *ANNOUNCEMENT*
PLEASE try to keep to these categories so we can use this group to be as effective and helpful as possible
Please keep in mind whenever DONATING to ANY cause, please only donate items in clean, unstained, smell free and working conditions. It is disrespectful to think that anyone would want stained, smelly or broken items.
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.
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.
The REALTORS® Relief Foundation Application for Disaster Relief Assistance is available to qualified applicants towards one of the following options:
• Monthly mortgage expenses for primary residence that was damaged by the Wildfire Disaster; or
• Rental cost due to displacement from the primary residence resulting from the Wildfire Disaster; or
• Hotel reimbursement due to displacement from the primary residence resulting from the Wildfire Disaster.
Relief assistance is limited to a maximum of $3,000 per household.
Deadline for application submission is December 31, 2023. Please be aware that this assistance is for housing relief only; other expenses including second mortgages (home equity or loans), clothing, appliance, equipment, vehicle purchase, rental or repair, and/or mileage are ineligible for reimbursement under this program.
Recipient must be a full-time resident and U.S. citizen or legally submitted for residence in the United States. Photo identification to show proof of residency will be required.
Funds will be distributed through the Hawai‘i REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. In order to provide for a reasonable and equitable distribution of funds, assistance will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. All grants are contingent upon the availability of funds.
Each application will be reviewed to ensure all eligibility requirements are being met and supporting documentation is provided. Once the application is processed, the checks will be issued and sent to the REALTORS® Association of Maui office.
Applications and questions can be submitted to: mauirelief@hawaiirealtors.com.
Please allow 10-15 business days for us to review and process your application.
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.
Proposals for Phase 2 Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief grants will be accepted until 5 p.m. HST on September 29, 2023. Maui United Way’s Wildfire Disaster Relief grants support programs providing vital services to individuals and families impacted by the August 2023 wildfires in Lahaina and Kula.
This initiative aims to provide crucial support to individuals and families affected by the devastating August 2023 fires in Lahaina and Kula.
Key Details:
The online application and more information is accessible at mauiunitedway.org/relieffunding. Notifications of grant awards will be communicated in mid-October, with the grant period starting on Oct. 20, 2023.
Grants will be awarded in the following four funding focus areas and must be used to support services provided between October 2023 and January 2024.
Maui Fire Disaster Relief grant awards will be capped at $10,000. Agencies are limited to one grant application per phase.
Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. HST on Friday, September 29, 2023. Notifications of grant awards will be made by mid-October 2023. The grant period will begin on October 20, 2023, and conclude on January 31, 2024.
MUW is committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our programs and services and seeks to fund programs that provide needed resources, opportunities, and support to the individuals and families most significantly impacted by the wildfires.
This grant application is open to all qualified 501(c)(3) organizations within the island of Maui that are directly assisting individuals and families impacted by the wildfires. For information visit Maui United Way's Maui Fire Disaster Relief Nonprofit Funding page, here.
Nonprofits can apply and submit their application directly here.
Financial Assistance Benefits for Families with Children
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a federal and state funded grant program run by the Department of Human Services (DHS), Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division (BESSD). The program was first implemented in 1997 as the result of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or TANF Program is a federal funded block grant program. A primary eligibility requirement to receive TANF funds is U.S. citizenship. TANF funding is limited to U.S. citizens, single or two-parent households with minor dependent children. These program requirements are in accordance with the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) (Welfare Reform). Prior to Welfare Reform, the Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) did not distinguish between citizen or non-citizen or single or two-parent households.
There are four (4) TANF purposes:
TANF Purpose 1: “To provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives.”
• Direct cash assistance payments to families • Self-sufficiency program • Income disregard • Financial counseling
All programs are subject to established eligibility criteria that will be explained to you by a DHS worker.
TANF Purpose 2: “To end the dependence of parents on government assistance benefits by promoting job preparation, work and marriage.”
TANF applicants and recipients are referred to the Department’s First-To-Work (FTW) program to prepare for financial independence. An assigned FTW case manager will help you reach your employment goal with any of the following activities and supportive services:
• Job search and job preparedness • Subsidized / Unsubsidized employment • Preparation for GED or high school equivalency • Job skills training • On-the-job training
• Domestic violence advocacy services • Ongoing counseling and supportt • Supportive services: • Child care subsidies • Transportation assistancet • Work- and education-related expenses
TANF Purpose 3: “To prevent and reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies.”
DHS has partnered with a variety of community-based agencies to provide Hawaii families with programs designed to help prevent teen and out-of-wedlock pregnancies. These programs include:
• After-school programs • Youth abstinence and pregnancy prevention programs • Positive youth development programs • Youth mentoring services
TANF Purpose 4: “To encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.”
Programs provided by DHS and community-based agencies that teach the skills necessary to build strong families. Services include:
• Fatherhood services • Family strengthening programs • Marriage / Couples counseling • Parenting skills • Home-based parenting and family counseling
WHERE TO APPLY?
You may apply for TANF financial assistance benefits at a DHS Processing Center. For a list of centers, please visit the DHS website here. Maui County processing Centers are:
Maui Processing Center
State Building
54 High St. #125
Wailuku, HI 96793
Fax: 808-984-8333
Email: MauiPC@dhs.hawaii.gov
Lunalilo Building – Lobby remains closed until further notice
35 Lunalilo St., Suite 300
Wailuku, HI 96793
Fax: 808-243-5114
Email: MauiPC@dhs.hawaii.gov
To reach our Statewide Branch Support Desk, please dial toll free: 1-855-643-1643. You may also call the Public Assistance Information Line at 1-855-643-1643.
You may apply for assistance online through the Public Assistance Information System (PAIS) here.
HOPE Inside Disaster strengthens and aids recovery efforts by assisting individuals and business owners with the short-, medium-, and long-term economic and financial challenges they face following disasters and emergencies.
Operation HOPE is committed to supporting the relief efforts in Maui by supporting individuals, families and businesses affected by the Maui wildfires through Project Restore Hope Maui.
They are mobilizing certified coaches to guide victims of this disaster 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.
You can also contact by calling the HOPE Coalition America hotline at 888-388-HOPE to a certified financial disaster specialist.
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 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.
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.
OFFER support or post a NEED for support or services in this local community disaster relief Facebook page. The purpose of this 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.
This group will only help with YOUR help. Please SHARE this group. Invite people. Etc. Let's help our friends and families get their lives back!
✔️1. If you have something to *OFFER* (manpower, supplies, services, clean up, food, transportation, housing, etc) please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *OFFER*
✔️2. If you are in *NEED* of something (specific supplies, manpower, services, food, transportation, housing, etc) please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *NEED*.
✔️3. If you have an announcement of volunteer opportunities, meetings, new developments on Maui regarding the fire, legit donation websites, etc. Please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *ANNOUNCEMENT*
PLEASE try to keep to these categories so we can use this group to be as effective and helpful as possible
Please keep in mind whenever DONATING to ANY cause, please only donate items in clean, unstained, smell free and working conditions. It is disrespectful to think that anyone would want stained, smelly or broken items.
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:
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that Maui County is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) to address damages from wildfires and high winds. ECP signup is open now and will end on October 17, 2023.
The approved ECP practices under this authorization include debris removal to address wildfire and high winds damage to eligible farmland, livestock fences and conservation structures and installations.
ECP assists producers with the recovery cost to restore the farmland to pre-disaster conditions. Approved ECP applicants may receive up to 75 percent of the cost of approved restoration activity. Limited resource, socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers and ranchers may receive up to 90 percent cost-share.
Producers with damage from such events must apply for assistance prior to beginning reconstructive work. FSA’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and environmental compliance review process is required to be completed before any actions are taken. Submitting an application after reconstructive work has been completed may not qualify for ECP.
FSA county committees will evaluate applications based on an on-site inspection of the damaged land, taking into consideration the type and extent of the damage. An on-site inspection does not guarantee that cost-share funding will be provided.
The 2018 Farm Bill increased the payment limitation for ECP to $500,000 per disaster. The use of ECP funds is limited to activities to return the land to the relative pre-disaster condition. Conservation concerns that were present on the land prior to the disaster are not eligible for ECP assistance.
For more information on ECP, please contact the Maui County FSA office at 808-871-5500 ext. 2 or visit farmers.gov/recover.
For more information on government response and available resources visit https://www.usa.gov/hawaii-wildfires and https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4724.
Contact Farm Service Agency:
Mr. James Robello
Farm Service Agency
County Executive Director
James.robello@usda.gov808-214-1740
Mr. Darrin Vander Plas
Farm Service Agency
Manager, Farm Loan Programs
Darrin.vanderplas@usda.gov
808-214-1739
The Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund for Maui will provide immediate assistance to the hardworking restaurant, bar and hospitality workers displaced by the devastating wildfires that have impacted West Maui communities from Lahaina to Kapalua.
Eligible employees of a restaurant, bar or hospitality establishment, ages 18 and older whose employer has been impacted by the wildfires on Maui, spanning from Lāhainā to Kapalua and Kula, may apply for a one-time $1,000 digital disbursement card issued on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Applications are NOW OPEN for the Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund for Maui, as of Sept 13, 2023. APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
This financial lifeline aims to provide relief to individuals in the culinary and hospitality community who have lost their employment or experienced a reduction in income in the wake of last month’s devastating wildfires..Applications close on Friday, September 22, 2023. Visit the link in bio or go to www.HFWF.me/KokuaApp to apply. Make sure to review the FAQ to ensure you have all the info you need. 📋🔍
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 REALTORS® Relief Foundation Application for Disaster Relief Assistance is available to qualified applicants towards one of the following options:
• Monthly mortgage expenses for primary residence that was damaged by the Wildfire Disaster; or
• Rental cost due to displacement from the primary residence resulting from the Wildfire Disaster; or
• Hotel reimbursement due to displacement from the primary residence resulting from the Wildfire Disaster.
Relief assistance is limited to a maximum of $3,000 per household.
Deadline for application submission is December 31, 2023. Please be aware that this assistance is for housing relief only; other expenses including second mortgages (home equity or loans), clothing, appliance, equipment, vehicle purchase, rental or repair, and/or mileage are ineligible for reimbursement under this program.
Recipient must be a full-time resident and U.S. citizen or legally submitted for residence in the United States. Photo identification to show proof of residency will be required.
Funds will be distributed through the Hawai‘i REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. In order to provide for a reasonable and equitable distribution of funds, assistance will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. All grants are contingent upon the availability of funds.
Each application will be reviewed to ensure all eligibility requirements are being met and supporting documentation is provided. Once the application is processed, the checks will be issued and sent to the REALTORS® Association of Maui office.
Applications and questions can be submitted to: mauirelief@hawaiirealtors.com.
Please allow 10-15 business days for us to review and process your application.
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.
Applicants may be eligible for Critical Needs Assistance if they:
Immediate or critical needs are lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation.
If you have insurance (such as flood, homeowners, renters, auto or other types of insurance), please file a claim with your insurance provider as soon as possible. You do not have to file your claim prior to applying for FEMA disaster assistance, but you will be required to provide FEMA your insurance settlement or denial before being considered for certain types of assistance.
Whether applying online at www.disasterassistance.gov from your computer or phone or via the FEMA mobile app, or over the phone through a FEMA call center or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, you should have a pen and paper and the following information ready:
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.
The purpose of the Bartender Emergency Assistance Program (BEAP) at the USBG Foundation is to assist those in the bar industry who need cash assistance because of a catastrophic event or an emergency hardship. Our goal is to assist as many qualified industry members as possible each and every year. We are striving to ensure that the BEAP is sustained as a safety net for those in the industry who need it most. We "Serve Those Who Serve Us.”
During natural disaster response, grant award maximums may be lowered to assist as many affected applicants as possible meet baseline needs.
Click here to fill out a 2023 BEAP Grant Application
Qualifying Circumstances: BEAP grants seek to provide immediate cash financial assistance for those in the hospitality industry (bartender, barback, bar server, or otherwise engaged in the service, preparation, manufacture, or distribution of alcoholic beverages) who encounter temporary, emergent financial hardship due to unforeseen and/or catastrophic life events such as an accident, acute medical diagnosis, or localized wind, water, earth, or fire-related natural disasters. You do not need to be a USBG Member to apply for assistance.
FAQs: Please head over to our Grants FAQ section by clicking HERE
Circumstances Not Covered: The following circumstances do not qualify for a BEAP Grant: Loss of work or wages (being fired or unable to find a new job), decreased work shifts, being behind on bills, undocumented domestic violence, disconnected utilities, or death of a family member outside of a parent, child, or spouse.
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.
Proposals for Phase 2 Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief grants will be accepted until 5 p.m. HST on September 29, 2023. Maui United Way’s Wildfire Disaster Relief grants support programs providing vital services to individuals and families impacted by the August 2023 wildfires in Lahaina and Kula.
This initiative aims to provide crucial support to individuals and families affected by the devastating August 2023 fires in Lahaina and Kula.
Key Details:
The online application and more information is accessible at mauiunitedway.org/relieffunding. Notifications of grant awards will be communicated in mid-October, with the grant period starting on Oct. 20, 2023.
Grants will be awarded in the following four funding focus areas and must be used to support services provided between October 2023 and January 2024.
Maui Fire Disaster Relief grant awards will be capped at $10,000. Agencies are limited to one grant application per phase.
Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. HST on Friday, September 29, 2023. Notifications of grant awards will be made by mid-October 2023. The grant period will begin on October 20, 2023, and conclude on January 31, 2024.
MUW is committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our programs and services and seeks to fund programs that provide needed resources, opportunities, and support to the individuals and families most significantly impacted by the wildfires.
This grant application is open to all qualified 501(c)(3) organizations within the island of Maui that are directly assisting individuals and families impacted by the wildfires. For information visit Maui United Way's Maui Fire Disaster Relief Nonprofit Funding page, here.
Nonprofits can apply and submit their application directly here.
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
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 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!
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.
If you have any questions, please contact us at maui@hawaiiancouncil.org or (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 mobilizing to help provide immediate relief to those directly impacted by the wildfires on Maui Island.
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.
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.
If you’ve been affected by the Maui wildfires, the Kāko‘o Maui Relief & Aid Services Center is here for you. This resource hub will provide a collaborative and cultural approach to help those impacted by the wildfires access direct aid and services.
The hub will host both non-profit service providers and representatives from various agencies, on a rotating basis (updated Sept 8):
Imua Family Services – Provides quality care and community through keiki educational programs and other services focusing on Maui, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i.
Hawai‘i Community Lending – Nonprofit mortgage lender, helping local and Hawaiian families. Currently running a Kanaka Anti-Displacement Fund to support the Native Hawaiian population facing challenges such as the Maui wildfire disaster.
Hawaiian Community Assets – Provides financial education, grants and loans. Operates Financial Opportunity Centers across the state.
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation- Represents Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, families and communities with various legal matters.
Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i – Public interest, non-profit law firm dedicated to achieving fairness and justice through legal advocacy, outreach, and education for those in need.
Papa Ola Lōkahi – 501(c)(3) that embodies a holistic approach that brings together mind, body and spirit in the pursuit of optimum health and well-being for Native Hawaiians.
For more information, go to hawaiiancouncil.org/helpmaui/mauiresources
The hub is located at Maui Mall, between TJ Maxx and Subway. Entrance is on the street side facing Burger King:
70 E. Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, HI 96732
The Kāko‘o Maui Relief & Aid Services Center is located at Maui Mall daily 10am to 6pm.
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.
OFFER support or post a NEED for support or services in this local community disaster relief Facebook page. The purpose of this 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.
This group will only help with YOUR help. Please SHARE this group. Invite people. Etc. Let's help our friends and families get their lives back!
✔️1. If you have something to *OFFER* (manpower, supplies, services, clean up, food, transportation, housing, etc) please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *OFFER*
✔️2. If you are in *NEED* of something (specific supplies, manpower, services, food, transportation, housing, etc) please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *NEED*.
✔️3. If you have an announcement of volunteer opportunities, meetings, new developments on Maui regarding the fire, legit donation websites, etc. Please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *ANNOUNCEMENT*
PLEASE try to keep to these categories so we can use this group to be as effective and helpful as possible
Please keep in mind whenever DONATING to ANY cause, please only donate items in clean, unstained, smell free and working conditions. It is disrespectful to think that anyone would want stained, smelly or broken items.
USDA offers a variety of programs to help farmers, ranchers, communities, and businesses that have been hard hit by natural disaster events. Below you’ll find available FSA programs; visit farmers.gov for additional USDA programs that can help agricultural producers recover.
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers numerous disaster assistance programs to cover crop and livestock losses, address farmland damage, and cover production and physical losses. For more information, individuals should visit the FSA’s Disaster Assistance Programs webpage and use FSA’s Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool to see which programs may be most relevant to their needs.
USDA's Disaster Assistance Programs include:
• Learn more about the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) – View and download the 2023 LFP Fact Sheet
• Learn more about the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)
• Learn more about the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP)
• Learn more about the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) – Learn more about the ECP
• Learn more about the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) – Learn more about the EFRP
• Learn more about the Noninsured Disaster Assistance Program – Learn more about the NAP
• Learn more about the Tree Assistance Program – Learn more about the TAP
The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) operates the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to help producers plan and implement conservation practices on land impacted by natural disasters.
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.
Multifamily Housing assists rural property owners through loans, loan guarantees, and grants that enable owners to develop and rehabilitate properties for low-income, elderly, and disabled individuals and families as well as domestic farm laborers.Multifamily Housing works with the owners of its direct and farm labor housing loan properties to subsidize rents for low-income tenants who cannot afford to pay their full rent. Additionally, when a direct loan ends before its initial term, Multifamily Housing provides vouchers to protect eligible tenants who otherwise may face hardship if they cannot find other affordable housing.
Multifamily Housing Direct Loans: This program provides competitive financing for affordable multi-family rental housing for low-income, elderly, or disabled individuals and families in eligible rural areas. Click here for more Information.
Multifamily Housing Loan Guarantees: The program works with qualified private-sector lenders to provide financing to qualified borrowers to increase the supply of affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income individuals and families in eligible rural areas and towns. Click here for more Information
Off-Farm Labor Direct Loans & Grants: This program provides affordable financing to develop housing for year-round and migrant or seasonal domestic farm laborers. Click here for more Information
On-Farm Labor Housing Loans: This program provides affordable financing to develop or rehabilitate affordable rental housing for very-low income domestic, migrant, and seasonal farm laborers. Click here for more Information
Multifamily Housing Preservation & Revitalization (MPR): This program restructures loans for existing Rural Rental Housing and Off-Farm Labor Housing projects to help improve and preserve the availability of safe affordable rental housing for low income residents. Click here for more Information.
Multifamily Housing Rental Assistance Program: This program provides payments to owners of USDA-financed Rural Rental Housing or Farm Labor Housing projects on behalf of low-income tenants unable to pay their full rent. Click here for more Information.
Multifamily Tenant Voucher Program: This program provides vouchers to protect eligible tenants in Multifamily Direct Loan properties who may face hardship when the loan on the property is prepaid, or the property is foreclosed. Click here for more Information.
Multifamily Housing Nonprofit Transfer Technical Assistance Grants: USDA Rural Development awards grants to eligible nonprofit organizations and public housing authorities (PHAs) to provide technical assistance (TA) and other services to enable affordable housing preservation through the transfer of Multifamily Housing Direct Loan properties from current owners to nonprofits or PHAs. Click here for more Information.
Off-Farm Labor Housing Technical Assistance Grants: USDA Rural Development awards grants to nonprofit organizations to provide technical assistance to applicants for Farm Labor Housing (FLH) loans and grants. Click here for more Information.
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
USDA Rural Development can 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 USDA's Rural Development’s Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Resources Guide for Rural Communities.
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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
Workers, business owners, and self-employed individuals who were living or working in the affected area at the time of the major disaster and became unemployed or had their work hours reduced or interrupted as a direct result of the major disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment insurance may be eligible for DUA benefits beginning the week of August 13, 2023, until the week ending February 10, 2024, as long as the individual’s unemployment continues to be a direct result of the disaster.
Click here for further information including eligibility requirements and directions on how to apply.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: All individuals who believe they qualify for DUA should apply as soon as possible. The deadline for filing DUA is 30 days after the date of this announcement; therefore, DUA applications must be submitted no later than September 25, 2023. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered untimely and DUA benefits may be denied unless the individual provides good cause for late filing.
HOW AND WHERE TO APPLY: Claimants may apply for DUA online through huiclaims.hawaii.gov/#/ or in person. Assistance with DUA applications and other forms may be obtained at either of the following location(s):
• Family Assistance Center: Hyatt Regency Maui (Ka’anapali Beach) – Monarchy Ballroom, 200 Nohea Kai Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761
• Maui Claims Office: 54 South High St. Rm. 201, Wailuku, HI 96793-2198, Phone: (808) 984-8400
• American Job Center Hawaii-Maui: 110 Ala’ihi St. #209, Kahului, HI 96732, Phone: (808) 270-5777
Financial Assistance Benefits for Families with Children
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a federal and state funded grant program run by the Department of Human Services (DHS), Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division (BESSD). The program was first implemented in 1997 as the result of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or TANF Program is a federal funded block grant program. A primary eligibility requirement to receive TANF funds is U.S. citizenship. TANF funding is limited to U.S. citizens, single or two-parent households with minor dependent children. These program requirements are in accordance with the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) (Welfare Reform). Prior to Welfare Reform, the Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) did not distinguish between citizen or non-citizen or single or two-parent households.
There are four (4) TANF purposes:
TANF Purpose 1: “To provide assistance to needy families so that children may be cared for in their own homes or in the homes of relatives.”
• Direct cash assistance payments to families • Self-sufficiency program • Income disregard • Financial counseling
All programs are subject to established eligibility criteria that will be explained to you by a DHS worker.
TANF Purpose 2: “To end the dependence of parents on government assistance benefits by promoting job preparation, work and marriage.”
TANF applicants and recipients are referred to the Department’s First-To-Work (FTW) program to prepare for financial independence. An assigned FTW case manager will help you reach your employment goal with any of the following activities and supportive services:
• Job search and job preparedness • Subsidized / Unsubsidized employment • Preparation for GED or high school equivalency • Job skills training • On-the-job training
• Domestic violence advocacy services • Ongoing counseling and supportt • Supportive services: • Child care subsidies • Transportation assistancet • Work- and education-related expenses
TANF Purpose 3: “To prevent and reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancies.”
DHS has partnered with a variety of community-based agencies to provide Hawaii families with programs designed to help prevent teen and out-of-wedlock pregnancies. These programs include:
• After-school programs • Youth abstinence and pregnancy prevention programs • Positive youth development programs • Youth mentoring services
TANF Purpose 4: “To encourage the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.”
Programs provided by DHS and community-based agencies that teach the skills necessary to build strong families. Services include:
• Fatherhood services • Family strengthening programs • Marriage / Couples counseling • Parenting skills • Home-based parenting and family counseling
WHERE TO APPLY?
You may apply for TANF financial assistance benefits at a DHS Processing Center. For a list of centers, please visit the DHS website here. Maui County processing Centers are:
Maui Processing Center
State Building
54 High St. #125
Wailuku, HI 96793
Fax: 808-984-8333
Email: MauiPC@dhs.hawaii.gov
Lunalilo Building – Lobby remains closed until further notice
35 Lunalilo St., Suite 300
Wailuku, HI 96793
Fax: 808-243-5114
Email: MauiPC@dhs.hawaii.gov
To reach our Statewide Branch Support Desk, please dial toll free: 1-855-643-1643. You may also call the Public Assistance Information Line at 1-855-643-1643.
You may apply for assistance online through the Public Assistance Information System (PAIS) here.
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) announced the availability of a disaster recovery jobs portal for Maui to help workers and businesses impacted by the wildfires. The portal provides access to all currently available jobs on Maui as maintained by the DLIR.
Individuals may view the job board for available jobs, but employers will need to be registered in HireNet Hawaiʻi to perform candidate searches while job seekers will need to be registered with HireNet Hawaiʻi to post resumes. Click here to enter the Disaster Recovery Job portal.
Staff members from the Workforce Development Division are currently providing individuals with in-person services at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at University Hawaiʻi Maui College. Workforce services are also available at the American Job Center at 110 Alaʻihi Street, Suite 209, Kahului, HI 96732.
For more information on job fairs and training opportunities visit click here.
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.
The American Red Cross has an urgent need to support those impacted by the wildfires in Maui. They are looking to temporarily hire individuals to support the disaster response for the next three to twelve months. This is a critical project to help those most impacted.
Available positions currently include (updated as of Sept 12):
- Deputy Director, Hawaii Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Programs
- Community Recovery Manager, Hawaii Wildfire Long-Term Recovery Programs
- Senior Grants Manager, Hawaii Wildfires Long-Term Recovery Programs
- Non-Congregate Shelter/Shelter Resident Transition Team Member
- Non-Congregate Shelter Supervisor
- Shelter Resident Transition Manager
- Non-Congregate Shelter Administration Manager
- Maui Wildfires, Finance Manager Position
- Non-Congregate Shelter/Shelter Resident Transition Site Manager
- Non-Congregate Shelter Client Lodging Coordinator
The American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, if you share our passion for helping people, we invite you to join us - where your career is a force for good.
Hawai’i Career Acceleration Navigator 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) today announced the launch of 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.
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
Participants are referred to Maui Economic Opportunity for services because this is not a stand-alone service. Collaborates with the Maui Homeless Alliance and other social service agencies to maximize existing funding Advocates for affordable housing initiatives and projects and maintains the County Rental Assistance Program to provide
Each County in Hawaii has one Community Action Agency responsible for providing these services. Under CSBG, these four agencies complete a Community Needs Assessment every three years, which then aids in the development of their respective Strategic Plan. They individualize services and programs based on the needs specific in their respective County. A few programs run by the CAAs include employment training and services, drop out prevention, underage drinking prevention programs, transportation and food services, and housing assistance. Listed below are the four agencies along with their respective Community Needs Assessment and Community Action Plan:
All services and programs are free for eligible participants. These programs aim to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower low-income families and individuals to become fully self-sufficient through community action.
Beware of CSBG scams. CSBG does not provide direct grants to individuals. CSBG does not charge a fee for receiving a grant. If you receive a message offering you a CSBG grant or requesting a fee, please contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477.
Have you been impacted by the wildfires on Maui? Call the Public Assistance Information Line (PAIS), a nation-wide toll-free number (1-855-643-1643) available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for information on their programs.
BESSD is the largest division in the Department of Human Services. Staff and administrators provide a continuum of services, through nine programs that serve different populations, aimed at providing clients with monthly benefits to assist them with such essentials as food, shelter, and child care, as well as employment support and work-training and dependency diversion and prevention.
The PAIS website https://pais.dhs.hawaii.gov is accessible 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. They both provide basic information on a variety of assistance programs offered through the Department of Human Services:
For a step-by-step guide to accessing PAIS, read this informational brochure.
Department of Human Services Public Assistance Information System includes many services:
For information about the Department of Human Services, please visit:
State of Hawaii Department of Human Services
For information about DHS Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division (BESSD) including SNAP and Financial Assistance, please visit:
State of Hawaii Department of Human Services, Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division Website
For information about DHS Medical Assistance Programs, also called QUEST Integration, Fee-for-Service, Long Term Care, please visit:
State of Hawaii Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division Website
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations announced August 25, 2023 the availability of a disaster recovery jobs portal for Maui to help workers and businesses impacted by the wildfires. The portal provides access to all currently available jobs on Maui as maintained by the DLIR.
Individuals may view the job board for available jobs, but employers will need to be registered in HireNet Hawaiʻi to perform candidate searches while job seekers will need to be registered with HireNet Hawaiʻi to post resumes.
Click here to visit the Disaster Recovery Jobs Portal.
Click here to view the job board for available job postings.
For more information on job fairs and training opportunities visit: https://labor.hawaii.gov/wdd/job-fairs-and-training-opportunities/.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
As the situation and needs of the impacted Hawaii community are ever-evolving, Goodwill Hawaii is committed to aiding in the immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts in ways that are consistent with our core mission: to uplift people through the power of work.
These are some of the ways that Goodwill is currently supporting those who’ve been displaced from their homes and/or their jobs:
GOODWILL MISSION SERVICES GIFT CARD VOUCHER PROGRAM:
We will be distributing $100 vouchers in emergency vouchers for impacted residents to redeem for clothing and household goods at any Goodwill Store in Hawaii. The vouchers will be distributed to fire victims thru the nonprofit’s outreach at its emergency response centers on Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii Island and in partnership with other government and nonprofit partners. On Maui, vouchers available at Goodwill office at 250 Alamaha St., Suite N16b, Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4 pm.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTERS & FREE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF THE MAUI FIRES:
Goodwill has set up Emergency Response Centers at five program offices statewide to support those who’ve been impacted with applying for resources and aid including: unemployment benefits, FEMA disaster assistance, food stamps, and emergency housing relief. We can also provide free job training, education and placement support if you’ve lost your job.
To contact us or to schedule an appointment at an emergency shelter, please call (808) 442-8914 or email mauidr@higoodwill.org. For more information, visit www.goodwillhawaii.org/maui-relief
SNAP BENEFITS / EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING FOR WILDFIRE VICTIMS
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 (808) 873-3972
Visit any of your local Goodwill today for these free services for victims of the Maui fires: KAHULUI • BERETANIA • KAPOLEI • HILO • KONA
KAHULUI ADDRESS: 250 Alamaha Street, Kahului, Suite N16B, HI 96732
SEE HAWAII WORK: Phone: (808) 442-8913
FIRST TO WORK – VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (FTW VR): Phone: (808) 442-8914
OLA I KA HANA FOR YOUTH: Phone: (808) 442-8914 ext.2311
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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
OFFER support or post a NEED for support or services in this local community disaster relief Facebook page. The purpose of this 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.
This group will only help with YOUR help. Please SHARE this group. Invite people. Etc. Let's help our friends and families get their lives back!
✔️1. If you have something to *OFFER* (manpower, supplies, services, clean up, food, transportation, housing, etc) please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *OFFER*
✔️2. If you are in *NEED* of something (specific supplies, manpower, services, food, transportation, housing, etc) please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *NEED*.
✔️3. If you have an announcement of volunteer opportunities, meetings, new developments on Maui regarding the fire, legit donation websites, etc. Please start your post in ALL CAPS saying *ANNOUNCEMENT*
PLEASE try to keep to these categories so we can use this group to be as effective and helpful as possible
Please keep in mind whenever DONATING to ANY cause, please only donate items in clean, unstained, smell free and working conditions. It is disrespectful to think that anyone would want stained, smelly or broken items.
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
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.
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.
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.
If you have any questions, please contact us at maui@hawaiiancouncil.org or (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.
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.
An opportunity for Maui County businesses to share their kama’aina deals at no cost; for locals to take advantage of great discounts on staycations, meals, services and products. There is no cost for local businesses to participate.
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.
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.
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.
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:
Maui Nui Strong is a program of the County of Maui Economic Development that connects our residents, businesses, and visitors to useful information about Maui County, our diverse islands, and a variety of resources that help to promote thriving and vibrant communities.
