LĪHU‘E, Hawaii (KHON2) — The County of Kauaʻi’s Housing Agency is awarding grants up to $500,000 as a Homeless Program Grant to eligible non-profit agency initiatives, with applications for the grant closing Jan. 31.
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The grant aims to provide critical services to those currently experiencing homelessness. The guiding framework of the program is taken from the community engagement sessions for the Five Year Homeless Strategic Plan.
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Priority will be given to proposals that provide the greatest impact while also demonstrating fiscal soundness.
Recipients of the grant will be notified during the week of Feb. 15, with the project funding period being from March 1, 2025 and Feb. 28, 2026.
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Applicants may visit the Homeless Support webpage for more information, to access the Request for Proposals and view the questions and answers. Officials advise all interested applicants to read all the information before submitting any questions.