Hawaii Business Grants by City and Industry
Explore local grant pages for Hawaii businesses, including funding paths for technology, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, women-owned companies, and more.
Featured Funding Opportunities
Active public subsidies and capital programs available for businesses operating in Hawaii:
Hawaii SBIR Match
Matching Grant (up to 50%)Provided by: HTDC | Type: Grant
Matches federal SBIR/STTR awards. Phase I match up to 50% (max $75k), Phase II match up to $500k. Essential for R&D companies leveraging the huge military presence (INDOPACOM).
Official PortalManufacturing Assistance Program (MAP)
20% Grant (up to $100k)Provided by: HTDC | Type: Grant
Reimburses 20% of qualified manufacturing expenses (equipment purchase, training, energy efficiency). Capped at $100k grant. Highly popular for local food brands scaling export.
Official PortalEnterprise Zones (EZ)
100% GET ExemptionProvided by: DBEDT | Type: Tax Credit
Exempts eligible businesses from the General Excise Tax (GET) - which is basically a 4-4.5% sales tax on GROSS revenue. Also provides income tax credits for 7 years. This is a game-changer for margins.
Official PortalBrowse Hawaii grant pages by city
Start with major local markets such as Honolulu, Kahului, Kailua-Kona, then choose the industry page that matches your business.