Hawaiʻi Urban Interface (HUI) Wildfire Grant Program

How it works

HWMO, in partnership with DLNR-DOFAW, opened the second funding round of the Hawaiʻi Urban Interface (HUI) Wildfire Grant Program for fiscal year 2026–2027. The official release says the program provides funding for high-impact, shovel-ready wildfire mitigation projects statewide.

What the money covers

Eligible activities listed by DLNR include:

• Hazardous fuels reduction and vegetation management
• Fuel breaks and green breaks
• Native species restoration
• Defensible space improvements around homes and neighborhoods
• Planning for wildfire mitigation and landscape resilience
• Other projects that reduce wildfire risk to homes, infrastructure, and communities

The release also says the first funding round in 2025 supported mitigation work that reduced wildfire risk for more than 8,000 homes, treated more than 12,500 acres, and improved roads, firebreaks, and evacuation routes.

Amounts and matching

• Grants are up to $300,000
• The statewide funding round totals $1.5 million
• The release does not state a required match

How to apply

The official release points applicants to the program’s grant materials and says eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, homeowner associations, and local government agencies.

Timing and deadlines

• The release is dated 2026-03-31
• The release describes the second funding round as open
• The article does not give a closing date