Kuleana Connect Grant Program

Summary

Rolling-application grant program for organizations, clinics, community groups, and individuals serving rural Hawai'i (Hawai'i, Maui, Kaua'i counties plus 8 named rural O'ahu zip codes). Three tiers: Ho'omaka ($1,000-$7,500), Ho'oulu ($7,500-$15,000), Kukulu ($15,000-$30,000). RHTP-funded (CMS $188,892,439.75 Hawaii award). No deadline stated anywhere in the source FAQ -- appears ongoing/rolling.

Eligibility

Organizations, clinics, healthcare practices, community groups, collaborative partnerships, and individuals (with a fiscal sponsor if selected for funding) serving rural Hawaiʻi—defined as Hawaiʻi County, Maui County, Kauaʻi County, and designated rural areas of Oʻahu (zip codes: 96792, 96786, 96795, 96717, 96762, 96731, 96712, 96791). All funded projects must primarily benefit rural communities in Hawaiʻi.

Requirements Checklist

• Projects must advance one or more program goals (strengthen connections between healthcare providers, community, and well-being; provider wellness, recruitment, retention). Applications are evaluated for alignment with program goals, project feasibility, potential impact, readiness to implement, and rural Hawaiʻi benefit. Multiple applications may be submitted if each represents a different project.

Submission Instructions