The Office of Departmental Grants Management and Oversight (ODGMO) of Hawaii is responsible for housing grants (HUD programs and initiatives) in the state of Hawaii. Although there are funds available to Hawaii residents, not everyone is eligible to apply and receive Hawaii Housing Grants. The ODGMO has set a list of policy priorities.
Housing Grants for Low-Income Residents in Hawaii
Hawaii's local government has set aside financial assistance for residents with no or low-income. According to the latest research, with an average household income of $67,214.00 per year, only 59.10% of the population paid off their mortgages on their homes. The average home value in Hawaii is $537,400.00. The main initiative behind this policy is to assist residents financially while they look for jobs or improve their income.
Housing Grants for Green Homes in Hawaii
There are currently 519,000 households in the state of Hawaii. The local government in Hawaii actively promotes green initiatives in the housing sector. Funds are available for residents of Hawaii to improve the sustainability of their homes through energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, and healthy design. For metropolitan and some regional areas in Hawaii, housing grants are also given to households to improve location efficiency and disaster resiliency.
Housing Grants for Minorities in Hawaii
To overcome discrimination due to race, color, nationality, gender, religion, disability, or familial status, the department of housing in Hawaii actively promotes fair housing by providing financial assistance in the form of housing grants to the minorities of Hawaii.
Housing Grants for Home Businesses
For residents of Hawaii who run businesses at home, they are eligible to apply for housing grants in addition to small business grants. If you use your home as a platform for improving other outcomes, such as business, education, health, or environment, the HUD initiatives will be able to provide you with the funding you need.
To apply for housing 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:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations (Apply for D26AS00098)
Funding Number: D26AS00098 Agency: Interior Business Center Category: Community Development Funding Amount: $200,000 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
Housing Grants in Local States
Alabama Alaska Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads