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Hawaii Community-Based Economic Development Loan Program

Hawaii provides loans to community-based organizations and businesses for projects that create jobs and economic opportunity in local communities.

About this program

The Community-Based Economic Development Loan Program supports locally driven economic development projects in Hawaii. Financing can assist eligible community-based organizations, cooperatives, nonprofits, and small businesses with projects that create jobs, build community wealth, strengthen local enterprise, and address economic needs in underserved communities.

Eligibility

Eligible Hawaii community-based organizations, cooperatives, nonprofits, and small businesses may apply for financing for community economic development projects.

Requirements

  • Applicant must be located in Hawaii.
  • Project must support community-based economic development and local economic opportunity.
  • Applicant must submit business or project plan, budget, financial information, and community benefit details.