Hawaii Emergency Farmer Relief Program (EFR)
Hawaii Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity
Closed April 3, 2026
The Emergency Farmer Relief (EFR) program is for farmers and ranchers impacted by the recent storm systems -- Kona Low 1 and Kona Low 2. Farms, ranches, and agricultural businesses can apply to receive a one-time grant of $1,500.00 to address immediate needs resulting from the storm. A total of $500,000 was authorized for this emergency grant program from DAB restricted funds.
Eligibility
Applicants must have experienced damage or losses from the storms and must provide a General Excise Tax (GET) license, proving they conduct business in the state.
Details
Release Date
March 24, 2026
Deadline
April 3, 2026
Organization
Financial Instrument
Grant
Minimum Award Amount
$1,500
Maximum Award Amount
$1,500
Total Program Funding
$500,000
Application Instructions
The application was available on DAB's website at https://dab.hawaii.gov/emergencyfarmerrelief/. Questions on the program or application should be directed to dab.efr@hawaii.gov. Applications opened Tuesday, March 24, 2026; applicants who submitted by Friday, March 27, 2026 were prioritized for funding; applications were accepted through Friday, April 3, 2026.
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