The County of Maui is accepting applications for its Green Grants to provide substantial funding—approximately $1.7 million—to support projects that promote sustainability.
Donor Name: County of Maui
State: Hawaii
County: Maui County (HI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Green Grants program is managed by the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division (EP&S). Projects led by—or with a focus on—women, youth, and traditional native Hawaiian practices and approaches are highly encouraged. 
Starting July 12, 2024, applications are being accepted for the following grants:

Environmental Protection Grant: Supports initiatives in invasive species management, environmental restoration, conservation and sustainability. A total of $490,000 is available for FY25, with a specific allocation of up to $10,000 for Waikapū community beautification projects. 
Wetlands Restoration Grant: Funds organizations dedicated to wetland restoration in Maui County, offering $800,000 in FY25 to advance critical restoration efforts. 
Renewable Energy Grant: Supports initiatives promoting renewable energy and enhancing energy efficiency throughout Maui County. FY25 provides $100,000 to support projects in this area. 
Green Building and Resilient Housing Grant: Encourages sustainable building practices and resilient housing design and construction. FY25 funding is $100,000, with up to $56,000 designated for projects participating in the Living Building Challenge. 
Equipment Purchase Grant: Assists organizations in acquiring essential equipment necessary for sustainability and environmental initiatives across all funding streams and limits mentioned above.

Project Period
Grants run for a full year, with options to align projects either by Fiscal Year (FY) or Calendar Year (CY) in 2025: 

Fiscal Year (FY) 2025: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 
Calendar Year (CY) 2025: January 1, 2025–December 31, 2025

Eligibility Criteria
Funding is open to individuals, non-profit organizations, and for-profit businesses.
For more information, visit County of Maui.