Economic Development Archives - The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)

OHA Board Adopts Strategic Plan Update to Strengthen Mana i Mauli Ola

HONOLULU (Sept 24, 2026) — The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees has adopted significant updates to OHA’s strategic plan, Mana i Mauli Ola, strengthening the framework by establishing Ea—Native Hawaiian self-determination and self-reliance—as the overarching vision and…

OHA Board Authorizes More Than $360,000 in Emergency Relief for Native Hawaiians Impacted by Hurricane Lowell

HONOLULU (Sept 9, 2026) — The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees today convened an emergency meeting and authorized up to $362,800 in immediate disaster assistance for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries and communities impacted by Hurricane Lowell, with particular…

OHA, City Begin Discussions on Shared Public Vision for Kakaʻako Look Lab Site

Exploring opportunities to support ocean safety, Native Hawaiian culture and community benefit<

OHA Kona Low relief programs deliver more than $1.5 million in assistance to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries

Nearly six months after severe Kona low storms caused flooding and damage in communities across Hawaiʻi, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) continues to deliver emergency and recovery assistance to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries through a coordinated group of relief programs.

OHA to Launch ʻĪnaʻi Kōkua Gift Card Program for Native Hawaiian Households Recovering from March 2026 Kona Low Storm Damage

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) will launch its ʻĪnaʻi Kōkua Gift Card Program on Friday, June 12, to support Native Hawaiian households recovering from damage caused by the March 2026 Kona low storm events.

OHA Disaster Assistance Program to provide up to $15,000 for Native Hawaiian families impacted by March 2026 floods

Native Hawaiian families impacted by the March 2026 Kona Low storms and flooding will soon have access to direct financial assistance through a new disaster relief program launched by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) and administered by the Hawaiian Council.

OHA Launches Business Development Program for Native Hawaiian Entrepreneurs in the Food Industry

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is now accepting applications for its Kūlana ʻĀina Business Development Program, designed to support Native Hawaiian food entrepreneurs ready to grow and expand their businesses across Hawaiʻi’s food economy.

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Activates $3.96 Million in Disaster Aid to Support Communities Impacted by Severe Rains and Floods

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Board of Trustees has approved the activation of approximately $3.96 million in disaster aid to support Native Hawaiian households and communities impacted by the recent devastating floods and rains across the state.

OHA Seeks a Local Nonprofit Grant Administrator for its New Mālama Honua Program

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is searching for a qualified nonprofit administrator for its new Mālama Honua Home Improvement/Renovation Program Grant (Mālama Honua).

Kūkulu Kahua Emergency Financial Assistance Program

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) has awarded Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA) a $1.66 million Community Grant to administer the Kūkulu Kahua Emergency Financial Assistance Program. This statewide initiative will provide critical support for Native Hawaiian families facing urgent financial…

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