Application Deadline:

June 15, 2026 -  Application must be received by 11:59 pm

Pending available funding, subsequent grant rounds will be posted on the Office of Economic Development's grants page on the County of Maui website 

Subsequent Rounds:

Pending available funding, all subsequent grant rounds will be posted on the Office of Economic Development's grants page on the County of Maui website 

Small Grants Program Application follows FY27 County of Maui Office of Economic Development Handbook - Before starting your application, please review the FY27 Grant Handbook.   

DOWNLOAD THE GRANT HANDBOOK HERE 

Attention Applicants

This application process is exclusively for entities applying to the Small Grants Application Program. Applications must meet eligibility requirements and funding limits (≤ $30,000). Submissions that do not align with program criteria may not be reviewed or considered for funding.

Please review program guidelines prior to submitting an application.

Program Overview

The Small Grants Application Program provides funding of up to $30,000 to support projects that deliver clear community and economic benefit within Maui County.

Eligible applicants may include nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and community-based organizations.

Funding Priorities

Priority will be given to projects that:

•  Provide measurable community benefit 
•  Support economic development, workforce, or small business growth 
•  Are feasible within the proposed timeline and budget 
•  Demonstrate clear outcomes and impact 
•  Leverage additional funding or in-kind contributions where possible 

Application Requirements

The application is designed to be completed in approximately 15–30 minutes and includes:

•  Applicant and organizational information 
•  Project overview and summary 
•  Description of need and project activities 
•  Expected results and outcomes 
•  Budget and budget narrative 
•  Optional supporting documents 

Funding Parameters

•  Maximum request: $30,000 
•  Projects must align with program goals and community benefit 
•  Budget must be reasonable and clearly explained 

Ineligible Uses of Funds

Grant funds may not be used for:

•  Procurement-type activities or services provided directly to the County 
•  Maintenance of County-owned facilities 
•  Political or religious activities 
•  Debt repayment 

Submission Instructions

All applications must be submitted through this portal. Supporting documents may be uploaded within the application.

Incomplete applications may not be reviewed.

Timeline 

•  Application Deadline: June 15, 2026 
•  Estimated Award Notification: [TBD] 

Contact Information

For questions regarding this application, please contact: 

Office of the Mayor Grants Oversight & Leadership Division 

GrantsOversight@co.maui.hi.us (808) 270-7855

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