OED accepting proposals for FY 2026 Agriculture Farm Expansion Grants

Published on October 31, 2025

LĪHU‘E – The Office of Economic Development is now accepting proposals for Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture Farm Expansion Grants (AFEG). The application portal will open on Monday, November 3, at 8:00 a.m., and the deadline to apply is Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

All proposals must be submitted online via the SMApply grants management system at https://cok-oedgrants.smapply.us/prog/fy2026_-_agricultural_farm_expansion_grant_afeg/. Late submissions and applications sent by mail, email, hand delivery, or fax will not be accepted.

The Agriculture Farm Expansion Grant program offers funding to support projects that promote the growth, diversification, and long-term sustainability of Kaua‘i’s agricultural sector. Eligible projects include farm expansion, development of value-added products, or initiatives that improve local food security and economic resilience. The program aims to strengthen Kaua‘i’s agricultural industry by helping local farms and organizations invest in growth, innovation, and the future of the island’s food system.

“The County of Kaua‘i is committed to investing in our farmers and strengthening our island’s food systems,” said Nalani Kaauwai-Brun, Director of the Office of Economic Development. “Through this program, we’re helping build a more self-sufficient and sustainable Kaua‘i for future generations.”

Funding decisions will be announced the week of December 22, 2025, and the funding period will run through December 31, 2026.

To assist interested applicants, OED will host a virtual informational webinar on Thursday, November 6, at 3:00 p.m. The session will cover grant details and the application process. Register at this Zoom link: Webinar Registration. A recording will be available on the Kaua‘i Forward website by November 7 for those unable to attend.

For questions about the grant program, contact the Office of Economic Development at oedgrants@kauai.gov.

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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