Mālama Honua Disaster Fund
Mālama Honua Disaster Fund supports Native Hawaiian homeowners with cleanup and non-structural home repairs after the March 2026 Kona Low storms, helping meet immediate recovery needs across Hawaiʻi.
Funder: Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Due Dates: May 22, 2026, 12:00 a.m. (Applications opened)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per repair grant; limited number of awards
Summary: Supports Native Hawaiian homeowners with cleanup and non-structural repairs for minor damage from the March 2026 Kona Low storms.
Key Information: Applicants must not otherwise qualify for OHA’s March 2026 Kona Low General Disaster Assistance Program facilitated by Hawaiian Council.
Description
The Mālama Honua Disaster Fund (MHDF), administered by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), provides direct assistance to eligible Native Hawaiian homeowners following the March 2026 Kona Low storm events. It funds disaster-related cleanup and non-structural home repairs for principal residences with minor damage in OHA-identified highly impacted communities across Hawaiʻi.
The fund is part of OHA’s broader work to advance the well-being of the Lāhui by helping Native Hawaiian beneficiaries meet immediate needs, strengthen self-sufficiency, and improve long-term outcomes for their ʻohana and communities. OHA uses available storm impact data and recovery indicators to distribute the limited awards fairly and proportionately across affected islands and communities.
