Community Economic Development Program

The Community Economic Development Program within the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism provides grants, loans, and technical assistance to community organizations engaged in locally driven economic development across Hawaii. It funds projects like community land trusts, cooperative enterprises, and neighborhood commercial revitalization efforts. Program decisions determine which communities and organizations receive support for bottom-up economic development initiatives.

Hawaii communities, particularly rural and Native Hawaiian communities, can access economic development resources through this program to build local businesses and community wealth. Residents can engage by supporting community organizations applying for program funding or participating in program planning processes.