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Megan Blazak Rural Economic Development Supervisor mblazak@kohalacenter.org 808-313-0904 kohalacenter.org/business

Federal Grants

• U.S. Small Business Administration

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program

• U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural

Marketing Service Direct Support for Farmers and Ranchers

– Application period will open late May – Apply through ams.usda.gov – Payments will be distributed by FSA

Federal Grants

• U.S. Farm Bill programs are active with

deadlines throughout the year

– Refer to ams.usda.gov/localfood for lists of relevant programs – Watch this webinar: vimeo.com/365998805

• Agencies to target:

– Natural Resources Conservation Service – Rural Development – Farm Service Agency – Agricultural Marketing Service – Western Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education

Basic federal grant requirements

• Duns and Bradstreet Number (dnb.com)
• Cage Code (sam.gov)
• Grants.gov account
• Certificate of Good Standing

(vendors.ehawaii.gov)

• Employer Identification Number (or SSN)

State/County Grants

• Hawaii Department of Agriculture Compost

Reimbursement Program – Deadline: May 15; up to $50,000 – More info: hdoa.hawaii.gov

• Food Safety Reimbursement for Moloka‘i

– Deadline: June 1; up to $5,000 – More info: mauicounty.gov

Private Grants

• Hawai‘i Farm Bureau Federation

– Deadline: Rolling; Funding for wholesale purchases of local food – More info: covid19.hfbf.org/market-access

• National Farm to School Network COVID-19 Relief Fund

– Deadline: May 10; up to $10,000 – More info: farmtoschool.org/covid19#fund

• Bricmont Hardship Assistance Fund (certified organic)

– Deadline: May 25; Award range $1,000-$2,500 – More info: ccof.org/ccof-foundation/bricmont-hardship- assistance-fund

Private Grants

• Red BackPack Fund (for women)

– Deadline: June 1; up to $5,000 – More info: globalgiving.org/redbackpackfund

• Hello Alice Business for All

– Deadline: Rolling: up to $10,000 – More info: businessforall.helloalice.com

• Queen Lili‘uokalani Trust Emergency Stabilization

Financial Assistance (for Hawaiian families) – Deadline: Rolling; Small award based on need – More info: onipaa.org/pages/covid-19-resources

Tips for success

Finding a program that fits your needs:

• Learn about the programs on USDA websites
• Read about past winners
• Sign-up for webinars and e-mail alerts
• Seek assistance early from experienced advisors

Preparing an application:

• Read the instructions closely and at least three times. Make sure your

project is eligible!

• Align the project objectives, outcomes, and budget with the program
• Share your work with someone else for feedback
• Revise and edit your work prior to submission
• Submit ahead of deadline

Resources

Visit our website: kohalacenter.org/business

– Sign up for TKC’s Agricultural Resources Bulletin – Browse the resource library – Download the intake form

USDA resources: farmers.gov/coronavirus