KAHULUI, Hawaii — The Maui County Office of Economic Development will hold a series of workshops in January 2024 to assist local organizations in securing funding.

What You Need To Know

  • Workshops are scheduled for Jan. 11, 12 and 26, with a morning and afternoon session each day

  • Pre-registration is required, with attendance limited to 12 organizations each day, three representatives per organization

  • Participants are required to submit a letter of inquiry so that OED experts can provide focused guidance during the workshop

  • The deadline to register and submit a letter of inquiry is Dec. 26

The OED Grant Workshops will be led by OED experts with an extensive background in grant writing and management who will offer personalized sessions designed to address specific project needs and questions.

The workshops are scheduled for Jan. 11, 12 and 26, with two daily sessions. Morning sessions are from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.; afternoon sessions are from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. Workshops will be held at the Maui County Service Center at 110 Alaihi St., room #207 in Kahului.

Pre-registration is required, and attendance is limited to 12 organizations daily, with three representatives per organization. This is to ensure focused engagement for those attending.

“Attendees will gain invaluable insights to help them navigate the complexities of grant procurement,” OED Director Luana Mahi said in a news release. “We encourage organizations to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance their grant-seeking strategies with the guidance of our experts.”

Participants must submit a letter of inquiry so OED experts can provide focused guidance during the workshop. The letter of inquiry should be one to 1.5 pages in length with the following information:

  • Name of your organization
  • Purpose of the grant
  • Amount of funds being requested
  • Time frame for the use of funds
  • List of all partners, sponsors and/or matching funds
  • Beneficiaries of the program, project or event

Register and submit your letter at the Maui OED Grant Workshop website. The deadline is Dec. 26.

Call the Office of Economic Development at 808-270-7710 or email grants.OED@mauicounty.gov for more information.

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