Grants & Funding
There are numerous grants and funding opportunities available through the Office of Housing and Community Development for different target groups, organizations and purposes.
2026 Draft Annual Action Plan
The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development has prepared its Draft 2026 Annual Action Plan, which represents Year 2 of the County's five-year Consolidated Plan.
The Action Plan describes how federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will be used during the program year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Funding supports activities under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs.
In addition, the County is proposing a substantial amendment to the 2025 Action plan related to ESG funding.
Public Comment Period
The Draft Action Plan and related documents was available for public review and comment from February 6, 2026 to March 9, 2026. Additional comments can be made at the County of Hawaiʻi Governmental Operations and External Affairs Committee on April 7, 2026 at the Hilo County Council Chambers at 25 Aupuni Street, Room 1401. The meeting time will be posted once available.
View Documents:
Public Notice (February 6, 2026)
Additional Documents Available
County Plan to Minimize Displacement
PY2024 Annual Community Assessment Report
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The County of Hawaiʻi issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) that was open from September 2, 2025 to November 14, 2025. To learn more about the CDBG program, please visit the CDBG page.
View the 2026 CDBG Proposal Guide
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. 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
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. For more information, please visit the AHP page.
View the updated 1.2 AHP Program Administrative Rules
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.
View 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report
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
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
- HOME Partnership Program (HOME)
- HOME Partnership Program American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP)
- National Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
- Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
- Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
Local Government Grants
- Affordable Housing Production Program (AHP)
- Homelessness and Housing Fund
- Home Improvement Loan Program (HILP)
Notices, Plans and Reports
- 2024 Hawaiʻi Housing Planning Study
- County of Hawaiʻi Annual Action Plan 2024 for Federal Funded Programs
- County of Hawaiʻi Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2023
- County of Hawaiʻi Annual Plan for FY2023-24 Affordable Housing Production Program
- County of Hawaiʻi Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2022
- County of Hawaiʻi Annual Action Plan 2023 for Federal Funded Programs
- County of Hawaiʻi 5-year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024) for Federal Funded Programs (AMENDED 5/28/24)
- State of Hawaiʻi Annual Action Plan 2023 for Federal Funded Programs
- State of Hawaiʻi 5-year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024) for Federal Funded Programs
- Strategic Roadmap for Homelessness and Housing 2022
- 2019 Hawaiʻi Housing Planning Study
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