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Big Island Office of Housing and Community Development accepting proposals for federal funding

Proposals from eligible agencies and organizations seeking the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants and funding will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. November 15, 2023.

$376K awarded to Hawai‘i to strengthen Medical Reserve Corps

Funding for the first-ever Medical Reserve Corps State, Territory and Tribal Nations, Representative Organizations for Next Generation (MRC-STTRONG) grant program is from the American Rescue Plan.

‘Aha Pūnana Leo receives grant from Office of Hawaiian Affairs

The purpose of Noiʻi OHA grants is to increase the Hawaiian language fluency of ʻohana in homes throughout the state.

Federal Funds to Help COVID Mitigation Efforts Among Homeless, Incarcerated Populations

Hawai‘i is set to receive more than $3 million in federal funding to help detect and prevent potential COVID-19 outbreaks among the state’s most vulnerable and high-risk communities – including people experiencing homelessness and prison populations.

Federal Funding to Aid Hawai‘i Airports in COVID Recovery

Federal funding is coming to aid Hawai‘i’s airports that experienced economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year.

Big Island Set to Receive $1 Mil in Housing Vouchers

Housing vouchers will be available for more than 700 Hawai‘i individuals and families through additional federal funding.

Health Insurance Savings Available as Special Enrollment Period Extended

Consumers will save, on average, $50 per person per month and $85 per policy per month, according to a state press release.