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HONOLULU (Island News) – The application process for $50 million in nonprofit grants opened on Monday, according to the evaluation committee established by Act 310, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025.

These grants, funded by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations’ Office of Community Services, aim to support nonprofits facing federal funding cuts in areas such as healthcare and education.

“Nonprofits are the backbone of our communities. With federal funding becoming increasingly unreliable, Act 310 ensures that we are stepping up to preserve essential services and serve the people who depend on them,” said Sen. Donovan M. Dela Cruz of Hawaii.

Rep. Daniel Holt emphasized the importance of these grants in filling federal funding gaps for essential services in Hawaii.

The application is now live and will close on Friday, Oct. 24, at 4:30 p.m. Applicants must demonstrate a reduction in federal funding or serve populations affected by such reductions.

Click this link to be taken to the application portal.

Aloha United Way will host a webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. to help with the application process.

Register for the webinar session here.

As the federal government shutdown continues, Hawaii is mobilizing resources to support those affected by disruptions to services and benefits.

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