Maui Strong Fund, Interim & Long-Term Housing Letter of Interest
The Maui Strong Fund by Hawai'i Community Foundation supports research-driven, innovative permanent housing solutions for Maui wildfire survivors, focusing on long-term recovery and underserved communities.
Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation
Due Dates: July 2, 2026 (LOI deadline, 4:00 pm HST) | September 8, 2026 (Invite-only full application deadline, 4:00 pm HST)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000,000 per project; total pool $10,000,000; project duration and scale vary by proposal.
Summary: Supports innovative, scalable permanent housing solutions for Maui wildfire survivors, focusing on long-term recovery and underserved populations.
Key Information: LOI required; only selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Hawai'i Community Foundation's Maui Strong Fund, is designed to address the immediate and long-term housing needs of individuals and communities affected by the 2023 Maui wildfires. The fund seeks proposals from organizations capable of delivering cost-effective, innovative, and scalable permanent housing solutions for wildfire survivors. Emphasis is placed on approaches that are collaborative, data-informed, and aligned with broader recovery efforts, including economic, cultural, and environmental restoration. The fund specifically prioritizes proposals that serve populations not fully reached by existing public programs and that leverage additional funding or partnerships to maximize impact.
