A nonprofit has reactivated its anti-displacement fund to help Native Hawaiian homeowners repair storm damage from March 2026’s kona storms. The fund aims to raise $20 million for home repairs and prevent displacement across affected Hawaiian Home Lands.
- Hawaii Community Lending revived the Kānaka Anti-Displacement Fund with $1 million seed money, targeting $20 million in first phase funding.
- March 2026 kona storms damaged Hawaiian Home Lands properties statewide, including collapsed cesspools in Anahola and flooding in Leialii and Kepaʻakea.
- The fund will provide grants, loans and technical assistance for Native Hawaiian homeowners facing insurance gaps and rising repair costs.
- Program seeks contractors through its Kūkulu Partner Program to conduct assessments and perform repair work.
- Funding comes from individuals, businesses, financial institutions and government entities through the nonprofit’s website.
Source: Maui Now
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