This COVID grant program has ended. Mahalo Nui to all recipients!
‘Eleu Grants for Disaster Relief and Recovery
Hawai’I Island United Way is announcing the ʻEleu Grant program, to quickly get grants of up to $2,500 to the front lines in our community with a one-page application and one-page report.
ʻEleu Grants are funded by the new Hawaiʻi Island Recovery Fund. This fund, seeded by contributions from Hawaiʻi Island United Way and Hawaiian Electric, will be used to fund community response efforts to this and future disasters here on Hawaiʻi Island.
We are now accepting applications for the ‘Eleu Grant to support our Big Island communities through COVID-19. Interested organizations and efforts can submit signed applications to cpo@hiuw.org, and they will be considered by our Community Building Committee which will be meeting weekly.
Apply below and see application for eligibility requirements.
Mahalo for your work to keep our Hawaiʻi Island a community united.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
A: Non-profit agencies who have programs providing assistance with:
- Food Security
- Mortgage/Rent/Utility Expenses
- Household supplies
- Emergency supplies
- Health/medical bills
- Child Care
- Disaster relief
Individuals in-need will go directly to the funded non-profit agencies to apply for assistance.
Q: How is the funding going to be distributed?
A: Non-profit agencies will apply and those agencies who are funded will be in charge of disbursing funds or services to those individuals who need it based on their existing criteria.
Q: What is 2-1-1?
A: 2-1-1 is Aloha United Way’s free and confidential statewide helpline connecting individuals and families with resources and information. 211 is Hawaii’s only statewide hotline partnering with the Department of Health Resource hotline and they are your go-to for all questions regarding COVID-19. Simply dial 2-1-1 from any phone to be connected.
Q: Which agencies are funded by the Hawaii Island Recovery Fund?
A: See ‘Eleu Grant Recipients
Mahalo to our Corporate Donors!
- Hawaiian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation (HEICF)
- Hawaiʻi AES Distributed Energy
‘Eleu Grant Recipients
Hawai’i Island United Way is dedicated to uniting people, organizations, and resources to improve the education, financial stability, and health of our island’s communities. In response to COVID-19, we are continuing to support front-line community response efforts through the ‘Eleu Grants Program. We will continue to partner and award ‘Eleu grants to address the most urgent needs in our community.
| Organization | Initiative |
| Arc of Kona | Inclusion and Community Education |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island | Community Meal Support Initiative |
| Child and Family Service | Child & Family Service – Hawaii Island COVID-19 Response Efforts |
| Full Life | Emergency Preparedness Kits and Remote Support |
| Hawai’i Rise Foundation | Kupuna Care Packs |
| Hawai’i County Economic Opportunity Council | Low-Income Senior Meal Program |
| La’i’ōpua 2020 | L2020 Hanai Ai Community Meal Program |
| Big Island Substance Abuse Council | Project BISAC – First Responders |
| Hawaii Island Home for Recovery, Inc. HIHR | Supplement all additional needs generated by the Coronavirus Emergency |
| Homeless Task Force | Crisis Outreach and Engagement |
| Hui Mālama I Ke Ala ʻŪlili (huiMAU) | Pa’auilo ‘Ohana Meal Program |
| Hamakua Youth Foundation | Supporting Hamakua Youth |
| Island of Hawaii YMCA | First Responder Child Care |
| St. James’ Episcopal Church | Waimea Community Meal |
| Vibrant Hawai’i | Cloth Masks |
| Ka’u Rural Health Community Association | Ka’u Community Health Workers COVID-19 Outreach |
| YWCA of Hawaii is Developmental Preschool | YWCA Preschool Distance Learning |
| Pa’a Pono Miloli’i Inc | Emergency Supplies for Miloli’i |
| Paauilo Mauka Kalopa Community Association(PMKCA) | Big Island Coronavirus Mask Project |
| Bridge House, Inc. | Sober Living Program |
| Kanaka ‘O Puna | Ho’okanaka |
| American National Red Cross | Disaster Response & Preparedness |
| Hospice of Kona | Nakamaru Hale Hospice Home |
| Cooper Center Council | Volcano Friends Feeding Friends |
| `O Maku`u Ke Kahua Community Center | ‘Ohana Packs Program |
| Hawai’i Diaper Bank program | Cover Every Keiki |
| Mental Health Kokua | Kokua for COVID |
| Brantley Center | Distance Learning |
| Kuʻikahi Mediation Center | Rapid Response Landlord Tenant Mediation Program |
| West Hawaiʻi Mediation Center | Rapid Response Landlord Tenant Mediation Program |
| PATCH | Cash 4 Caring |
| North Kohala Community Resource Center | Kohala Cares |
| Friends of Big Island Drug Court, Inc. (FOBIDC) | Community Care Baskets & Transportation Support |
| Pahoa Lava Zone Museum Re-Opening | |
| Grab ‘n Go Food Program | |
| Building Gardens and Food Resiliency in Rural Communities | |
| Keep our Keiki Safe | |
| Clubhouse Food Program | |
| Promoting New Foods for Puna | |
| Kailapa Keiki Makana | |
| Increasing Food Security in Hawaiian Paradise Park |
