#Federal Grants

In a statement Tuesday, Gov. Josh Green, M.D., praised a federal court ruling that blocked President Donald Trump’s order to pause federal funding while his administration conducted an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives.

Hawaiʻi will receive $12.9 million in federal grant funding for homeless service providers across the state through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care Program.

Staff from the Hawaii Technology Development Venture (HREDB) will present the Strategic Proposal Development workshop, a one-day program for energy companies on Maui on Tuesday, March 27.

The Office of Planning Coastal Zone Management Program has received a $250,000 grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Hawaii is ranked No. 1 in the US for investment in energy savings performance contracting for public buildings per capita, according to the Energy Services Coalition.

Governor Neil Abercrombie today announced that the Hawai’i state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has received a $14.4 million federal grant to develop an online insurance exchange.

Hawaii is among seven states that will receive more than $21 million under the US Labor Department Disability Employment Initiative, and Maui is in the running to receive part of the funds.

Senator Inouye announced today that University of Hawaii Maui College will receive $4,300,000 to continue a 14-year old program that provides job training and educational opportunities to more than 800 residents each year who live in underserved, rural communities throughout the state.

Adjusters International, a public adjusting organization, with a specialty in FEMA disaster recovery services, is opening a new office in Kahului and the grand opening is April 1, 2011.

The state plans to open bids on an improvement project at Maui’s Ma’alaea Small Boat harbor that is expected to correct public health and safety concerns. Work involves the rebuilding of a major portion of the small boat harbor, replacing badly deteriorated facilities, and providing boaters with accessible sewer pump-out systems. A project consultant with […]

Proposed improvements at the Ma’alaea Small Boat Harbor will be the focus of a meeting hosted by the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.  The project includes the construction of a new ferry terminal building at the end of the South Mole, a new comfort station and waste water treatment system, sewer pump-outs, concrete […]