Applications now open for Hurricane Lowell Business Recovery Grants

Published on October 14, 2026

LĪHU‘E – The Office of Economic Development (OED) is encouraging small businesses and nonprofit organizations impacted by Hurricane Lowell to apply for financial assistance through the Kauaʻi Hurricane Lowell Business Recovery Grant Program.

The $2 million program, funded by the State of Hawaiʻi Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) and administered by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, offers one-time grants of $5,000 or $10,000 to eligible non-agricultural small businesses and nonprofits that experienced physical damage or economic losses directly caused by Hurricane Lowell.

Applications are open and will be reviewed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis until all available funding is exhausted.

“We know many of our small businesses and nonprofit organizations are still struggling with the impacts of Hurricane Lowell,” said OED Director Nalani Brun. “This funding is an important opportunity to help them recover and continue serving our community. With limited funding available, we strongly encourage eligible organizations to review the requirements and apply as soon as possible.”

Applicants can visit kauaibusinessrecovery.org for eligibility requirements, grant details, application instructions and the online application portal. Applications must be submitted online. Assistance is available in multiple languages.

For more information or questions, please call 808-210-6839 or email lowell@cochawaii.org.

DBEDT will host a free workshop on Thursday, October 29, at 9 a.m. at the Kauaʻi War Memorial Exhibition Center. The workshop will cover the grant program and other available business resources. To register, visit invest.hawaii.gov/dbedt-workshop-2026.

Agricultural businesses and producers will be supported through a separate state recovery assistance program. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

For emergency alerts and preparedness information, residents are encouraged to sign up for Everbridge alerts at kauai.gov/KEMA, text “KAUAIEMA” to 888777, or call 808-241-1800.

For more information, view the Kauaʻi Hurricane Lowell Business Recovery Grant Program flyer.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service, other accommodation due to a disability, or an interpreter for non-English-speaking persons, please contact Therilynn Martin-Haumea at 808-241-4299 or tmhaumea@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made early will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.

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