Private companies and nonprofits are offering a number of grants for small businesses.
Please keep in mind these are offered by private organizations, not the City and County of Honolulu, and have their own eligibility rules and ways to apply. Read grant applications carefully – some organizations charge a fee to apply.
Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative
Application Deadline: August 4, 2024
amika Rooted in Growth grant + mentorship program
Application Deadline: August 16, 2024
Future of Women at Work Grant
Application Deadline: August 23, 2024
To be considered, companies must be:
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Be women-owned (50% or more)
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Have an existing business or MVP with ambition to scale
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Be based in the United States
2024 EmpowHer Grant Application Q3
Application Deadline: August 31, 2024
Honeycomb Credits $5,000 Golden Summer Grant
Application Deadline: September 9, 2024
Be one of 4 winners of a POS system upgrade!
No Toast system? No problem! You do not need to have a Toast system to enter.
This giveaway is open to all small business owners looking to improve their operations.
Vision Verde
Application Deadline: September 11, 2024
Fast Break for Small Business Grant
Application Deadline: September 13, 2024
2024 Her Village Grant Application: Autumn Grant Cycle
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024
Galaxy Grants
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
Enter for a chance to win our new $4,250 Galaxy Grant, brought to you by Hidden Star, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with an 8-year track record.
ZenBusiness 5k Grant Program
Application Deadline: December 31, 2024
Freed Fellowship Grant
Open Dates: Ongoing
National Association for the Self-Employed Growth Grant
Open Dates: Ongoing
Apply for a business development grant from the NASE worth up to $4,000!
If you’re a member, login as a NASE member then come back to this page for additional instructions below to apply for an NASE Growth Grant Today!
You could receive up to $4,000 for your small business through the NASE Growth Grants program.
Wish Local Empowerment Program
Open Dates: Ongoing
Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Open Dates: Ongoing
Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund
Open Dates: Ongoing
America's Seed Fund
Open Dates: Ongoing
Binc Foundation Emergency Financial Assistance.
Open Dates: Ongoing
HerRise MicroGrant
Open Dates: Ongoing
IFundWomen Universal Grant Application
Open Dates: Ongoing
Ladies Who Launch Grant Database
Open Dates: Ongoing
Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Open Dates: Ongoing
USDA Business & Industry Loan Guarantees
Open Dates: Ongoing
Mālama Business Loans-Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Open Dates: Ongoing
Hua Kanu Business Loan-Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Open Dates: Ongoing
Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Ongoing
The Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) provides loans, grants, and technical assistance resources to improve and support access to fresh, healthy, affordable food in urban and rural underserved communities.
2023-2024 Restaurant Business Development Program Application
Application Deadline: January 31, 2024
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eed the Soul Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, developed to aid marginalized professionals in the culinary industry. Funding for the Restaurant Business Development Program (RBDP) is provided by external corporations with a vested interest in the creation and sustainability of culinary businesses that are owned and operated by marginalized individuals.The awarded grant amount for the RBDP recipients is $10,000, plus 6 months of business development consulting and training, at a value of $15,000. Awarded recipients are determined through a comprehensive review process. It is not guaranteed that all those who apply will receive the grant.
Cyber awareness training for companies
Dates: Ongoing
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