Small business grants in Hawaii
What a Hawaii small business can apply for: Hawaii programs first, then national ones.
- 4 open
- 1 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline November 15, 2026
Hawaii and regional programs
- Closes15 NOV
Oahu Kona Low Business Recovery Grant
State of Hawaii · Small businesses
$5,000 or $10,000 grants for Oahu for-profit businesses hurt by the March 2026 Kona Low storms, run by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii with DBEDT.
- Closes15 DEC
Kauai Hurricane Lowell business grants
State of Hawaii · Small businesses, Nonprofits
DBEDT grants for non-agricultural small businesses and nonprofits on Kauai hurt by Hurricane Lowell in September 2026.
- Closes31 DEC
Maui Kona Low storm business grants
State of Hawaii · Small businesses
DBEDT grants for non-agricultural small businesses on Maui hurt by the March 2026 Kona Low storms.
National programs you can apply for
- Closes07 DEC
Small Business Digital Ready grants
Verizon · Small businesses
$10,000 grants for U.S. for-profit small businesses that take free courses or events on Verizon's Digital Ready platform. Ten businesses are picked each month.
- ApplyANYTIME
Amber Grant
WomensNet · Small businesses
Monthly grants for women-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, with a larger year-end grant, from WomensNet. One short application covers every grant.
Federal grants to Hawaii small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy 81.135 | $1.3 million |
| Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program 10.708 | $1 million |
| Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.855 | $998,229 |
| Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program 10.212 | $951,471 |
| Mental Health Research Grants 93.242 | $938,415 |
| Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships 47.084 | $808,880 |
| Office of Science Financial Assistance Program 81.049 | $561,850 |
| Improvement of Navy Ship Repair or Alterations Capability 12.031 | $372,840 |
Questions
What small business grants are open in Hawaii now?
The next deadline is November 15, 2026 for Oahu Kona Low Business Recovery Grant. One program takes applications at any time.
Can I get a grant to start a business in Hawaii?
Startup grants are scarce. Most listed programs fund existing businesses, exports, training or research, and several state options are loans. A few national programs, such as the Amber Grant for women-owned businesses, take newer businesses; check each program's rules on age and revenue.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.