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There are numerous grants and funding opportunities available through the Office of Housing and Community Development for different target groups, organizations and purposes.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

Program Year 2026 Request for Proposals and Public Hearings

The County of Hawaiʻi issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) that was open from September 2, 2025 to November 14, 2025, closing at 4:30 PM HST. To learn more about the CDBG program, including the current RFP, please visit the CDBG page.

View the 2026 CDBG Proposal Guide

Access Neighborly Application Portal: https://portal.neighborlysoftware.com/hawaiicountyhi/participant

In partnership with the State of Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development corporation (HHFDC), public hearings were held on August 14 and 21, 2025 to hear the public's views and comments on housing and community development needs in Hawaiʻi County and the past performance of the CDBG program.

View Public Notice

View the 2026 Informational Packet for information on all HUD Federal Funding Programs

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program

Program Years 2025 & 2026 Request for Proposals

The County of Hawaiʻi issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) that was open from September 2, 2025 to November 14, 2025, closing at 4:30 PM HST. To learn more about the ESG program, please visit the ESG page.

View the Program Year 2025 ESG Proposal and Application Packet here

View the Program Year 2026 ESG Proposal and Application Packet here

View Public Notice

Affordable Housing Production (AHP) Program

Fiscal Year 2025-26 Request for Proposals

The Request for Proposals (RFP) was open from May 5, 2025, to July 9, 2025, closing at 4:30 PM HST. For more information, please visit the AHP page.

View the updated 1.2 AHP Program Administrative Rules

2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)

The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) provides a yearly review of the County of Hawaiʻi’s progress in carrying out programs and activities funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER evaluates how federal funds were used to address affordable housing, community development, and services for low- and moderate-income residents, and it measures progress toward the goals outlined in the County’s Consolidated Plan.

The draft CAPER for Program Year 2024 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) was available for public review and comment through 4:30 pm on September 19, 2025. Community input is a vital part of this process, and we invite residents and stakeholders to share feedback to help guide future housing and community development efforts. Comments can be e-mailed to ohcdcdbg@hawaiicounty.gov to mailed to: Kehaulani Costa, Housing Administrator 1990 Kinoʻole Street, Suite 102; Hilo, HI 96720.

View Draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report

View Public Notice

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for Federal Funds

The County of Hawaiʻi has submitted its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (CP) and accompanying 2025 Action Plan (AP) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The purpose of the CP is to ensure that jurisdictions receiving Federal HUD assistance plan for the housing and related needs of low- and moderate-income families in a way that improves the availability and affordability of decent, safe, and sanitary housing in a suitable living environment.

The County's CP describes the needs, priorities, funding plans, and program certification requirements over a five-year period. The CP is required to be submitted to HUD for the County to receive its annual CDBG and ESG allocations, and for the State to receive its annual HOME and HTF allocations. The AP details the steps and projects that will be undertaken in the first year of the five-year CP to achieve its strategic goals.

View the 2025-2029 Consolidated/Action Plan

Federal Grants

Local Government Grants

Notices, Plans and Reports

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