LEGISLATURE NOW ACCEPTING GRANT-IN-AID (GIA) APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Applications due January 23, 2026

News Release from Hawaii State Legislature, Dec 26, 2025

HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Legislature today announced that the Grant-In-Aid (GIA) process for the 2026 Legislative Session is now open, and eligible organizations are asked to submit their applications to the Legislature.

"Local nonprofits provide critical safety net programs in our communities and the grants-in-aid process provides an opportunity to help meet the needs of our vulnerable populations," said Senate Committee on Ways and Means Chair Donovan M. Dela Cruz (Senate District 17 – portion of Mililani, Mililani Mauka, portion of Waipiʻo Acres, Launani Valley, Wahiawā, Whitmore Village).

"Every year, the Grant-In-Aid process reflects the Legislature’s commitment to supporting our community partners who lead publicly funded programs for public benefit. These organizations provide services that Hawaiʻi’s families and residents rely on, and this critical funding helps them sustain and expand their impact," said House Committee on Finance Chair Chris Todd (House District 3, Portion of Hilo, Keaukaha, Orchidlands Estate, ʻĀinaloa, Hawaiian Acres, Fern Acres, portions of Kurtistown and Kea‘au).

The Legislature will continue to accept GIA applications until Friday, January 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., and final determinations will be made as Council on Revenue forecasts in January and March are published.

The Legislature makes appropriations for GIA in accordance with Chapter 42F of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes (HRS). The Eligibility Verification stage requires the submission of documentation to verify that the Grantee meets the standards for a grant award under HRS §42F-103. For additional details on the GIA application process, visit https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/GIA.aspx.

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