The County of Maui Office of Economic Development announced on May 12 that $150,000 in grant funding is now available to support financial literacy programs aimed at strengthening economic resilience and opportunity for residents. Applications are currently open and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on June 15.
The initiative is intended to provide accessible, practical financial education in areas such as budgeting, saving, credit, banking access, housing readiness, and small business financial management. The county encourages programs that also integrate workforce development and entrepreneurship or support key sectors within the local economy.
According to the Office of Economic Development (OED), this funding reflects a continued commitment to supporting the launch and growth of community organizations and small businesses. “Through this initiative, OED aims to equip individuals, families, entrepreneurs and organizations with the tools needed not only to succeed, but to sustain and grow their impact over time — ensuring that community-based organizations and small businesses remain strong, stable and able to serve Maui County residents,” Mayor Richard Bissen said. “These investments are designed to build practical financial skills while strengthening the foundation for a locally driven, resilient economy.”
Priority will be given to programs serving underserved communities within Maui County that offer low- or no-cost participation with clear outcomes. Applicants should show organizational readiness as well as strong partnerships and an ability to deliver lasting results.
Information about eligibility requirements, program guidelines, application materials and instructions can be found at https://mauioed.submittable.com/submit. General information about the Office of Economic Development is available at www.mauicounty.gov/OED.
