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The Maui Small Business Recovery Grant Program was established by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with American Express and with support from Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, to support disaster recovery in Maui through grants to small businesses impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires of August 2023.
In collaboration with the Maui Chamber of Commerce and LahainaTown Action Committee, the program will provide $5,000 grants and business coaching to 100 small businesses to help them recover and build long-term resilience in the face of economic challenges.
To be eligible for a $5,000 grant, businesses must:
-Employ at least three (3) but no more than twenty (20) individuals (including owners)
-Have at least one physical location or online business in Maui established on or prior to August 1, 2023
-Have experienced financial loss due to the Maui wildfires
-Not have sufficient financial resources to cover the business damage/loss that their business experienced as a result the Maui wildfires
-Meet all other eligibility criteria specified in the application
See more on eligibility here, including ineligible businesses. Other Terms and Conditions apply.
It is anticipated that applicants will be notified of their status by June 15, 2024. For more information, visit our FAQs.
Grantees must attend monthly sessions aimed at providing business owners with strategies on how to rebuild and grow their business.
These sessions will cover all aspects of building a stronger, more resilient business, including the role of disaster preparedness plans, informed by the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s educational resources. Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program.
Eligible business owners can apply for the grant, between April 17 and May 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. HDT.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:59PM HDT.
Complete this application for the chance to be selected for the Maui Small Business Recovery Grant Program. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. HDT.
To apply, visit: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/maui-small-business-recovery-grant-program or click here to Start Application.
For any questions, contact resilience@uschamber.com.
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Lahaina and Kula residents who have been impacted by the August fires are invited to talk story with Mayor Richard Bissen. There are several dates to choose from. Each talk story session will welcome up to 30 residents to give folks a chance to share mana‘o and ask questions.
Series of events from December 9 through January 27.
Maui Nui Strong is a program of the County of Maui Office of Economic Development that connects our residents, businesses, and visitors to useful information about Maui County, our diverse islands, and a variety of resources that help to promote thriving and vibrant communities.
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