Maui County’s Office of Recovery is launching two competitive grant programs under its Hoʻokumu Hou initiative to fund workforce development and public services for wildfire-impacted residents. Applications open August 10, 2026, with a deadline of September 24, 2026.
- Two new grant programs — one for workforce development and one for public services — will be available to nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions.
- Funding comes from the $1.6 billion in federal CDBG-DR dollars allocated to Maui County following the 2023 wildfires.
- A virtual informational session for prospective applicants is scheduled for August 6, 2026, from 10–11:30 a.m.
- Formal funding notices (NOFAs) are set for release on August 10, 2026, with completed applications due by September 24, 2026.
- Eligible activities include job training, behavioral health services, disaster case management, childcare, and transportation access for fire-affected residents.
Source: Mauirecovers
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