KEMA reopens FY27 Grant-in-Aid application period through Oct. 30
Published on October 16, 2026
LĪHUʻE – The Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) has reopened the application period for its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Grant-in-Aid program, starting today, Oct. 16. The new deadline is Friday, Oct. 30.
New applicants are encouraged to apply. Organizations that have already submitted an application may submit an updated one if they choose. Previously submitted applications will remain in the applicant pool unless an updated application is submitted in its place.
The program is intended to benefit the people of the County of Kauaʻi by funding community emergency preparedness needs for which adequate federal or state funding cannot be secured. Proposals will be reviewed and considered for funding.
Funding is available through four opportunities across the following categories. Use the links below to download each application:
- Establishing and administering new Community Emergency Response Teams, or CERT (two separate funding opportunities, up to $10,000 each)
CERT Startup Application (PDF): https://www.kauai.gov/files/content/public/v/118/government/departments-agencies/emergency-management-agency/cert-startup-fy26-27-updated-oct-2026.pdf
- Providing aerial support for damage assessment, search and rescue, and public warning and notification (up to $10,000)
Emergency Management Support Application (PDF): https://www.kauai.gov/files/content/public/v/118/government/departments-agencies/emergency-management-agency/em-support-fy26-27-update-oct-2026.pdf
- Supporting sheltering operations as part of Emergency Support Function 6 (ESF-6): Mass Care and Human Services (up to $50,000)
Shelter Support Application (PDF): https://www.kauai.gov/files/content/public/v/118/government/departments-agencies/emergency-management-agency/shelter-support-fy26-27-updated-oct-2026.pdf
Eligible applicants include private and nonprofit organizations. Applications are also available at www.kauai.gov/KEMA under the Announcements section.
Proposals must be received on or before 4:30 p.m. HST on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. This is a received-by deadline, not a postmark date. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered and will be returned to the applicant.
Applicants will be notified of funding decisions on or around Nov. 13, 2026. The project funding period will run from Nov. 20, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
For more information, please contact the Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency at 808-241-1763 or pgallagher@kauai.gov.
If you need an ASL interpreter, materials in an alternate format, other auxiliary aid support, or an interpreter for a language other than English, please contact Padraic Gallagher at the number and email above as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible 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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