Hawaiʻi Legislature accepting applications for 2026 grant-in-aid funds

Hawaiʻi Legislature is accepting applications now for 2026 grant-in-aid funds. Eligible organizations are asked to submit their applications to the Legislature by 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23.

“Local nonprofits provide critical safety net programs in our communities and the grants-in-aid process provides an opportunity to help meet the needs of our vulnerable populations,” said Hawaiʻi Senate Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Oʻahu Sen. Donovan M. Dela Cruz in a state release about the application period.

The grant-in-aid process supports community partners who lead publcly funded programs for the benefit of the public.

“These organizations provide services that Hawaiʻi’s families and residents rely on, and this critical funding helps them sustain and expand their impact,” said Hawaiʻi House Committee on Finance Chairman Big Island Rep. Chris Todd.

Nonprofits applying for grant-in-aid funding are required to submit documentation to verify the possible grantee meets standards to be awarded.

The Legislature will make final determinations on grant-in-aid awards as Council on Revenue forecasts in January and March are published.

For additional details on the GIA application process, Visit the Hawaiʻi Legislature website for additional details on the grant-in-aid application process.