GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; part of a $16M loan fund, terms not publicly specified.
Rolling — no set deadline, apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public win rate is listed, but with a $16 million loan fund and rolling applications, access is ongoing rather than competitive-cohort based.
This is a loan program, not a grant competition, so approval depends on your financial profile and eligibility rather than beating out other applicants in a single round.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm eligibility as a Native Hawaiian small business or startup in Hawaii — 1 day
Contact Hawaiian Council directly at 808-596-8155 or info@hawaiiancouncil.org to discuss loan options — 1-2 days
Complete application and financial counseling process — 1-4 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
Hawaiian Council also runs the KūHana Business Accelerator Program alongside its loan fund, so applying may open doors to business development support beyond just capital.
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