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ActiveOffice of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) · 2026

Community Grants Program

Quick Facts

Agency: Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)
Funding: Varies (OHA awarded $1.8 million in grants to 16 nonprofits recently, with one community grant for $1.66 million, and in FY27, $500,000 total funding is available for the Mālama Honua Home Improvement/Renovation Program Grant for Nonprofits with maximum awards of $250,000).
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Hawaii-based nonprofit organizations with projects, programs, and initiatives that address OHA's Strategic Foundations, Directions & Outcomes. Eligible applicants for the Mālama Honua Grant must be qualified Hawaii-based nonprofits. Registration with Hawaiʻi Compliance Express is an OHA grant eligibility requirement.

About This Grant

Community Grants Program is sponsored by Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). The OHA Community Grants Program supports projects, programs, and initiatives that address OHA's Strategic Plan priorities to serve the Native Hawaiian community.

These priorities include strengthening Hawaiian cultural identity, supporting 'ōlelo Hawaiʻi instruction, encouraging 'āina stewardship, preparing students for career readiness, and helping reintegrate those emerging from the justice system.

The FY27 Mālama Honua Home Improvement/Renovation Program Grant for Nonprofits, a pilot grant, supports nonprofits to administer a health and safety–focused home improvement program for income-qualified Native Hawaiian homeowners.

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Eligibility Requirements

Hawaii-based nonprofit organizations with projects, programs, and initiatives that address OHA's Strategic Foundations, Directions & Outcomes. Eligible applicants for the Mālama Honua Grant must be qualified Hawaii-based nonprofits. Registration with Hawaiʻi Compliance Express is an OHA grant eligibility requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Community Grants Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Hawaii-based nonprofit organizations with projects, programs, and initiatives that address OHA's Strategic Foundations, Directions & Outcomes. Eligible applicants for the Mālama Honua Grant must be qualified Hawaii-based nonprofits. Registration with Hawaiʻi Compliance Express is an OHA grant eligibility requirement. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Community Grants Program offer?

The current listing shows varies (OHA awarded $1.8 million in grants to 16 nonprofits recently, with one community grant for $1.66 million, and in FY27, $500,000 total funding is available for the Mālama Honua Home Improvement/Renovation Program Grant for Nonprofits with maximum awards of $250,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Community Grants Program?

Community Grants Program is funded by Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for Community Grants Program?

This opportunity targets applicants in Hawaii. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for Community Grants Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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