Education grants are government grants for students or teachers who are looking to complete or expand their level of education. The department of education in Hawaii has a budget of $2,342,493,477.00 a year in just elementary and secondary education. Students enrolled in Hawaii schools can look into education grants in addition to scholarships. In fact, students can look at education grants as scholarships government from their local government.
Of all the people in Hawaii, over 90.40% have high school diplomas, over 29.60% have post secondary degrees, and over 9.90 have at least 1 graduate school degree. Education expense in Hawaii is not cheap. Although there are student loans available, students should look into education grants first. Unlike loans, students do not have to pay back the amount they receive in grants.
Teachers in Hawaii need to constantly stay on top of new materials. Most teachers need to study part-time while teaching full-time at their regular day jobs in schools. The cost to study part-time can be expensive in Hawaii. For example, for elementary school teachers, with an average salary of $54,964.00, it can be hard for them to come up with the tuition fees to study part-time. Vice versa with Hawaii's secondary school teachers, who have an average salary of $54,964.00.
Applying for Education Grants
Whether if you are a college or graduate student, or a teacher or professor who is looking to pursue higher education, you can apply for Hawaii Education Grants by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Office of FAFSA in Hawaii ensures all eligible residents in Hawaii can benefit from federally funded financial aid for education.
To apply for education grants in Hawaii, contact Hawaii financial aid agencies, or
Recent State Funding Opportunities
Below is a list of opportunities recently published in the local state:
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Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027) (Apply for NANH FY27)
Funding Number: NANH FY27 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $250,000 |
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Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027) (Apply for NAG HAWAIIAN FY27)
Funding Number: NAG HAWAIIAN FY27 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $150,000 |
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Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Hawaii- Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) (Apply for G26AS00136)
Funding Number: G26AS00136 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $2,536,979 |
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U.S. Administration on Aging, National Resource Centers on Older Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian Programs (Apply for HHS 2026 ACL AOA OIRC 0018)
Funding Number: HHS 2026 ACL AOA OIRC 0018 Agency: Administration for Community Living Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $340,000 |
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Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Hawaii-Pacific Island Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (Apply for G26AS00117)
Funding Number: G26AS00117 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $85,500 |
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Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Competitive Grants Program (Apply for USDA NIFA AHSI 011902)
Funding Number: USDA NIFA AHSI 011902 Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture Category: Agriculture Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
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HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations (Apply for D26AS00098)
Funding Number: D26AS00098 Agency: Interior Business Center Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $200,000 |
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Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Hawaii-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (Apply for G26AS00095)
Funding Number: G26AS00095 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $171,003 |
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Installation Natural Resource Management Plan Implementation Support to Navy Region Hawaii and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii (Apply for W9126G262SOI8227)
Funding Number: W9126G262SOI8227 Agency: Fort Worth District Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $6,663,438 |
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Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2026) (Apply for NAG HAWAIIAN FY26)
Funding Number: NAG HAWAIIAN FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $150,000 |
Education Grants in Local States
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