Maui County’s Office of Recovery is launching two competitive grant programs under its Hoʻokumu Hou initiative, funded by federal CDBG-DR dollars, to support workforce development and public services for wildfire-impacted residents. Nonprofits and government agencies can apply starting August 10, 2026, with a deadline of September 24, 2026.
- Two new grant programs — the Ka ʻImi ʻIke workforce development program and the Public Services Program — will open for applications on August 10, 2026.
- Eligible organizations include nonprofits, public agencies, and educational institutions serving residents impacted by the 2023 Maui wildfires.
- Funding comes from the $1.6 billion in federal CDBG-DR funds allocated by HUD for 2023 Maui wildfire recovery.
- A virtual information session for prospective applicants is scheduled for August 6, 2026; completed applications are due September 24, 2026.
- Workforce grants cover job training, credentialing, and placement; public services grants cover health, behavioral health, childcare, transportation, and homelessness outreach.
Source: Maui Now
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