Hawaiʻi Island – The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Research and Development is now accepting proposals for its Impact Grants program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The grants are intended to support research, programs, or projects that have a positive impact on the community across five key areas.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is open to projects that focus on the following categories:
- Agriculture and Food Systems
- Business and Industry Development
- Community Well-Being
- Film and Creative Industries
- Regenerative Tourism
All proposals must be submitted online through the Department’s Grant Portal, available on its webpage at www.hawaiicounty.gov/impact.
Important Dates and Deadlines:
- Informational Webinar: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. A link will be posted on the Impact Grant webpage.
- Deadline for Questions: Written questions must be submitted by Friday, August 22, 2025.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025, by 4:30 p.m. Hawaiʻi-Aleutian Standard Time.
- Notification of Recommendation: Monday, October 27, 2025.
Proposal specifications and special provisions can be found on the Department’s Impact Grant webpage or by calling (808) 961-8366. All proposals are subject to a review process by the County’s executive and legislative branches.