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Ideating, Planning, Launching, and Growing
Your Business in Maui County

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Blue Startups

Hawaii based venture capital firm.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

Bridge built by Citi

Bridge built by Citi provides a list of over 80 lenders for small-and-medium sized businesses.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Funding, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow

FoundHer

FoundHer supports Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian women in business.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education, Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea

Hawai‘i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO)

HANO Grants Corner lists available grants for nonprofits and offers grant application assistance.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow

Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture

Info on funding options for agriculture in Hawaii, including grants, loans, and financial support for farmers and agri-businesses.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Grants, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow

Kiva

Kiva is a global microfinance platform connecting lenders with entrepreneurs worldwide.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Grow

Lokahi Pacific

Lokahi Pacific, a non-profit in Maui County, focuses on housing and community development.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch

Maui County Office of Economic Development

Maui County’s Office of Economic Development fosters economic growth and community development.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Plan

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Agricultural Micro Grant Program provides financial assistance to Maui’s agricultural businesses.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO)

MEO Microloan Program offers microloans for small businesses in Maui.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow

Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Office of Hawaiian Affairs focuses on empowering Native Hawaiians and strengthening Hawaii.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Grants, Loans

Life Cycle
Plan

Pakini Loan Fund

Pakini Loan Fund offers loan services tailored to the needs of Native Hawaiians.

Location
Statewide

Category
Education, Funding, Loans, Services

Life Cycle
Grow, Launch, Plan

State of Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

Hawaii Unemployment Insurance portal offers resources for claimants and employers.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Plan

The Awesome Foundation

The Awesome Foundation Oahu chapter offers monthly micro-grants for local projects.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Grow

U.S. Senator for Hawaiʻi Brian Schatz

Senator Schatz’s website provides wildfire updates and resources for affected individuals in Hawaii.

Location
Maui County

Category
Funding

Life Cycle
Plan

U.S. Small Business Administration

Expand your business by finding new funding, locations, and customers, and prepare for growth steps.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education, Funding, Loans

Life Cycle
Grow, Idea, Launch, Plan

United States Department of Agriculture: Farm Services Agency

The PDF explains a loan program for small farms. It’s easy to apply and offers up to $50,000 for starting or improving a farm. Great for small business owners in farming.

Location
Statewide

Category
Funding, Grants

Life Cycle
Grow

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Women’s Business Enterprise National Council advocates for women business owners in the U.S.

Location
Nationwide

Category
Education, Funding, Services

Life Cycle
Grow