The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) approved $6.1 million in emergency relief funds to provide immediate, one-time financial assistance to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.

The following groups are being prioritized based on urgent and critical need:

• Kūpuna (age 60 and older), low-income adults, or disabled beneficiaries who receive SNAP benefits but are excluded from the state’s Hawaiʻi Relief Program.
• Native Hawaiian furloughed federal civilian workers earning no more than 400% of the Federal Poverty Level.

To ensure applications can be processed quickly and accurately, a Hawaiian Registry Program (HRP) number will be required to receive this aid. You can register or verify your status here.