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Grants for Hawaii Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 436 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for small businesses, startups, LLCs, C corporations, S corporations, sole proprietors, and independent entrepreneurs operating in Hawaii. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state economic development programs, SBIR/STTR research funding, and corporate growth initiatives, updated daily.

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Grants or Investments to USA Qualifying Private Companies for Wood Facility Assessments

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants or investments to USA qualifying private companies and organizations for assessment projects related to wood product manufacturing sites. Funding is intended for projects involving pre-development evaluations of closed wood facilities that could lead to red...

GrantWatch ID#: 230215

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Indigenous Teams to Join a Data Commons Incubat...

Deadline: 08/14/26 Conference Date: 08/06/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Indigenous teams to join a data commons incubator. The program will be 6 months long and address capacity building. The goal of the program is to support teams that will create data commons in the age of artificial in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230451

Prizes to USA Entrepreneurs, Businesses, and IHEs to Advance Energy Storage Technologies

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 08/06/26

Prizes to USA individuals, startups, entrepreneurs, businesses, and IHEs to advance energy storage technologies. The prize is intended to mitigate supply chain issues within the early stage of development of energy storage. The goal of the program is to accelerate...

GrantWatch ID#: 231009

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Join an Ocean Environment Contest

Deadline: 08/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a contest related to the oceanic environment. Awards will be given to entries that demonstrate solutions and initiatives to protect marine life. Entries will be evaluated based on innovation...

GrantWatch ID#: 214464

Awards to USA Small Businesses to Recognize Innovation, Impact, and Growth

Deadline: 08/07/26

Awards of $2,000 and awards of $25,000 to USA small businesses to recognize innovation, impact, and growth. In addition to a cash award, applicants will also gain access to services, free entry to the funding source's annual summit, and a range of perks. Award cat...

GrantWatch ID#: 222944

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Evaluate Kinship Care Programs

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories child welfare agencies, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs to evaluate programs that support kinship caregivers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 231239

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Replicate Successful Kinship Care Programs

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, child welfare agencies, and nonprofit organizations to replicate successful kinship care programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended in par...

GrantWatch ID#: 231240

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Open a Center Focused on Minority Health Research

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA and territories nonprofit organization, government entity, IHE, Tribal entity, or business to open a center focused on minority health research. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the esta...

GrantWatch ID#: 231244

Grant to a USA Entrepreneur or Business Owner to Boost Their Business

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA entrepreneur or business owner to boost their business. Funding is intended to assist the business in reaching the next level it is aiming for, such as scaling operations or launching a new product. Grant funds must be used exclusively for...

GrantWatch ID#: 218097

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships in Audiology Research

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships in audiology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide mentored training opportunities fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 221135

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Sponso...

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to sponsor predoctoral fellowships about the native of living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221917

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Fellowships and Training for Dua...

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for fellowships and training for dual-doctoral degree students pursuing medical or scientific careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221918

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoc Career Development

Deadline: 08/08/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support graduate students as they transition to postdoctoral work. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for career dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 230296

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Developing Meat Alternatives

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, companies, and research organizations for developing meat alternatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the priority areas of flavorful fat alternatives, protein ingredients, egg reduction or replacement, and mim...

GrantWatch ID#: 230154

Cooperative Agreement with a USA Entity to Establish an Academic Intervention Center

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative agreement with a USA educational agency, Tribe, nonprofit organization, or for-profit organization to establish an academic intervention center. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for the implementation of liter...

GrantWatch ID#: 230187

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Address the Education of Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 08/10/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA educational agency, IHE, for-profit, Tribe, or nonprofit organization to address the education of children with disabilities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230290

Incentives for USA Agricultural Producers in Multiple States to Promote Agroforestry

Deadline: 08/11/26

Opportunity for USA agricultural producers in 30 states of the Upper Midwest, Lower Midwest, MidAtlantic/Central Appalachia, Northeast, Southeast, and Hawaiian Islands regions to participate in an incentive program to incorporate agroforestry practices. Program pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 212182

Awards to USA and Canada BIPOC Women for Entrepreneurship and Community Impact

Deadline: 08/11/26

Awards to USA and Canada entrepreneurs and business owners who are women of color. The purpose of the award program is to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the professional sector and contributions to community service. Applicants must identify as women of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222202

Grants to USA Organizations and Agencies to Research Medical Research Partner Engagement

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/11/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research projects focused on the engagement of partners in medical research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. This opportunity is focused ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207669

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 169923

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Analyze Prostate Cancer Data Sets

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with for-profit and nonprofit organizations for research projects analyzing data sets related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214948

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Prostate Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for early-career research projects related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214949

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Innovative Prostate Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for innovative research projects related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214952

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Prostate Cancer Research Mentorships

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with for-profit and nonprofit organizations for research mentorship programs related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 214954

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote the Agricultural Industry

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit farms and ranches to advance the agricultural industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote agriculture through investments that target the expansion of farming. Eligible proposals support projects that se...

GrantWatch ID#: 211958

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research Light Rail S...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research light rail systems. The goal of the contract is to explore emerging technologies in the field, particularly those related to automation. The contractor will gather information to dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 231356

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Health-Related Research

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for research projects on a wide range of health-related topics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Special emphasis is placed on stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 201364

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Evaluate Crime Victim Services

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and Tribes for research on services provided to victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority will be given to...

GrantWatch ID#: 193867

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Hospitality Nonprofits and Businesses

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and international early-stage nonprofit organizations, NGOs, social enterprises, and businesses in recognition of exceptional contributions to promoting sustainability and social impact in the hospitality and tourism sectors. In addition to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221293

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs for Business Develo...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals to help grow their businesses. In addition to monetary support, grantees will benefit from mentorship opportunities, join a community of fellow e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231349

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Competition t...

Deadline: 08/16/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to participate in a competition for projects to strengthen and promote growth in Israel. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to agriculture, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 222076

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Training and Planning to Enhance Repatriation Progr...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, schools, and IHEs for planning, training, and assistance to enhance programs assisting individuals returning from a foreign country. Applicants are advised that required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 171718

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Prevent Youth from Engaging in Ri...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and academic institutions for projects to prevent risky behavior in youth. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to implement educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172766

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Teach Youth to Avoid Risky Behaviors

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, academic institutions, school districts, housing authorities, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations in multiple states to educate youth about avoiding risky behaviors. Applicants must complete the req...

GrantWatch ID#: 183856

Grants to USA Entities to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Production

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal entities, and agencies to expand domestic fertilizer production. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide rang...

GrantWatch ID#: 231026

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Programs to Mitigate Teen Pregnancy

Deadline: 08/18/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, state and local agencies, LEAs, IHEs, and tribal governments and organizations for programs to reduce the rates of teen pregnancies and STIs. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 171722

Awards to USA Health Systems and Hospitals to Honor Commitment to Advancing Health

Deadline: 08/18/26

Awards to USA health systems and hospitals to recognize their leadership and commitment to innovation in advancing health. The purpose of the awards program is to acknowledge efforts to enhance the quality, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare for commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 198212

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Patient-Centered Lung Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/18/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for patient-centered lung cancer research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submittin...

GrantWatch ID#: 214806

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research Rail Safety

Deadline: 08/18/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research rail safety. The goal of the contract is to analyze the long-term operational impact and actual safety benefit of positive train control. The objective of this research is to documen...

GrantWatch ID#: 231359

Grants to USA Qualifying Entities for Research on the Effectiveness of SUD Treatment Programs

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA government agencies, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education for research related to the effectiveness of substance use disorder treatment programs. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Priority focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214408

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Orthopedic ...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for orthopedic research projects related to military service injuries. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214943

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit, For-Profit, or USA Agency for Clinical Tri...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, research institute, or USA government agency for clinical trials related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application and complete required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215334

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Toxic Substance Exposure Preclinical Res...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for preclinical research studies related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 215336

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Translational Research on Toxic Substanc...

Deadline: 11/19/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for translational research related to exposure to toxic substances. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 215338

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Orthopaedic...

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to improve the recovery rate for individuals with orthopaedic injuries. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application and complete required registrations...

GrantWatch ID#: 230311

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Parki...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for pre-clinical and clinical programs that impede or prevent the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206024

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for the Supply Chain Security of Artificial Intelligence

Deadline: 08/20/26

Cooperative agreements to USA for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs to address the supply chain security of artificial intelligence. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The initial phase of this proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 231005

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research

Deadline: 08/20/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research transit costs for families. Research should develop guidance and means for transit agencies throughout the country to promote, plan, administer, implement, evaluate, and sustain fami...

GrantWatch ID#: 231354

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Use AI to...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to employ AI to improve health worldwide. Eligible areas of interest include research, writing, policy analysis, funding new organizations, and supporting direct implem...

GrantWatch ID#: 230363
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