Applications for the popular Agricultural Micro Grant Program 6.0 – which offers up to $25,000 in grants to Maui County small farmers and ranchers – will be available January 2026.
The $3 million Maui County – funded program, administered by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, is open to food producing farms on 12 acres or less, and livestock ranches up to 40 acres, possessing a State of Hawaii general excise license as of July 1, 2025.
Preference will be given to women and Native Hawaiians. A limited number of grants will be set aside for flower/plant, lei making farms.
These grants will directly impact the availability of locally-grown produce, livestock, poultry, and other related products in Maui County. Funds can be used for:
- Farming equipment and machinery.
- Processing and storage equipment.
- Farm infrastructure, expansion and upgrades.
- Inventory and supplies.
- Packaging and materials.
- Technology equipment.
The application period will be from 01-15-26 to 02-15-26.
The following documentation will be required:
- Completed application.
- Farm Needs Statement.
- Farm Business Plan (startup farm)
- Copy of an original general excise tax license or filed form G-45 or G-49.
- Photo ID.
- 2024 state tax form N-11 (proof of residency).
Farmers may apply below or in-person at MEO’s Wailuku office, 99 Mahalani St.
For more information, contact the MEO Business Development Center by phone at (808) 243-4315 or by email at *[email protected]*.
Two in-person informational grant workshops will be conducted prior to grant openings at MEO Family Center Wailuku, and at the Hannibal Tavares Community Center Pukalani. Grant application and award information will be presented to help farmers and ranchers understand the process and the documents required.
To view our video of our AG Grant 2026 Meeting held on Jan 5, 2026, please follow this link:
1/5/26 Ag Grant ’26 Meeting