In 2023, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued three grants totaling $1,106,000 to fund economic development projects in Hawaii.
This represents a 97.3% decrease from 2022, when the state received $40,990,648 in funding.
Hawaii ranked 45th across the U.S. in total EDA grant funding for 2023. South Carolina topped the list with $30,038,466 in funding across 14 grants.
Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority received the largest EDA grant for funding an economic development project in the state, totalling $656,000.
EDA Grant Recipients in Hawaii in 2023
| Grantee Name | Total Funding |
|---|---|
| Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority | $656,000 |
| Pacific American Foundation | $300,000 |
| University of Hawaii Systems | $150,000 |
