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Hawaii DBEDT Community-Based Economic Development Program

Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT)

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-14

About This Grant

DBEDT's CbED program provides grants to community-based organizations for projects that stimulate economic development in underserved areas, supporting local entrepreneurship, workforce training, and community capacity building.

Grant Summary

Hawaii DBEDT Community-Based Economic Development Program is a Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) grant providing $25K to $200K for nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

community_developmentbusiness_developmentequity_access

Eligibility

nonprofit

How to Apply

Funding Range

$25K$200K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Hawaii DBEDT Community-Based Economic Development Program from Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) before the deadline.
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Hawaii DBEDT Community-Based Economic Development Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Hawaii DBEDT Community-Based Economic Development Program?

Hawaii DBEDT Community-Based Economic Development Program is offered by Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) and is generally open to nonprofit. It is available in HI. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Hawaii DBEDT Community-Based Economic Development Program provide?

Hawaii DBEDT Community-Based Economic Development Program provides between $25K and $200K per award from Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT). Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Hawaii DBEDT Community-Based Economic Development Program deadline?

Hawaii DBEDT Community-Based Economic Development Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Hawaii DBEDT Community-Based Economic Development Program?

To apply for Hawaii DBEDT Community-Based Economic Development Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT).

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