East Maui Water Authority extends grant application deadline to Thursday, Oct. 15

The application deadline has been extended to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, for County of Maui East Maui Water Authority grants for projects that support watershed restoration, education, research and/or cultural knowledge-sharing that benefit the watershed and communities of Huelo, Honomanū, Keʻanae and Nāhiku.

Individuals, nonprofits and for-profit businesses are encouraged to apply. EMWA has a total of $150,000 available for Fiscal Year 2027 grant awards.

Prescheduled appointments during office hours are available. First-time applicants are strongly encouraged to make an office appointment.

Key eligibility requirements include (but are not limited to):

• Watershed restoration and stewardship benefitting the local community, including care of ʻauwai, loʻi kalo, invasive species control, reforestation and other forms of mālama ʻāina;
• Community education and cultural knowledge-sharing, including sharing of placed based, cultural and scientific knowledge, facilitation of cross generational knowledge transfer, and documenting, sharing and amplifying ʻike kūpuna; and
• Data collection and research, including streamflow monitoring, weather and rainfall monitoring and related studies.

To hand-deliver a completed application, contact EMWA staff in advance to schedule an appointment. Mailed applications must be postmarked by 5 p.m. Oct. 15, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to confirm with EMWA staff that their application has been received. Late applications or requests for extensions cannot be accepted.

Register to receive EMWA grant program information and updates at https://www.mauicounty.gov/2859/EMWA-Grants-Program, by emailing emwagrants@co.maui.hi.us or by calling 808-270-8082.

The EMWA grant program reflects the department’s mission and values by investing in the well-being of East Maui communities and watersheds. It is the second-year grant program for the new department.

For more information, call EMWA 808-270-8082 or email emwagrants@co.maui.hi.us.