Applications for the popular Agricultural Micro Grant Program 6.0 – which
offers up to $25,000 to Maui County small farmers and ranchers – are being
accepted beginning today, Jan. 15, 2026, by Maui Economic Opportunity.
The application period runs through Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026.
The $3 million Maui County-funded program is open to select startup and
currently operating farms on less than 12 acres and livestock ranches up to
40 acres possessing a county business or state General Excise Tax License
as of July 1, 2025.
Preference will be given to women and Native Hawaiians. A limited number of
grants will be allocated to lei-making flower farms. Agricultural
operations on Moloka`i and Lana`i also are encouraged to apply.
The grants may be used to directly impact the availability of locally-grown
produce, livestock and poultry and other related products. Grant money can
be used for:
– Farming equipment and machinery.
– Processing and storage equipment.
– Farm infrastructure, expansion and upgrades.
– Inventory and supplies.
– Packaging and packaging materials.
– Technology equipment.
The following documentation is required:
– Completed application.
– Farm needs statement.
– Copy of original General Excise Tax License or filed form G-45 or G-49.
– Photo ID.
– 2024 State Tax Return Form N-11 (proof of residency).
Farmers may apply on the MEO website at
https://www.meoinc.org/agricultural-micro-grant-program/ or in-person at
MEO’s Wailuku office, 99 Mahalani St., weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the MEO Business Development Center, which is
administering the grant, by phone at (808) 249-2990 or by email at
*[email protected] <[email protected]>*.
This is the 6th round of micro-agricultural grants offered through the
county to boost small farms countywide.
Maui Vanilla Farm received a Agricultural Micro Grant to support the farm’s operations. Applications for the next round of micro grants will be accepted beginning Jan. 15, 2026.