Applications accepted for food security microgrants

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the second year of the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program, which provides support for smallscale gardening, herding and livestock operations to help produce food in areas that are food insecure.

A total of $3 million will be available in this program, which includes $2 million for this year’s grant funds combined with $1 million that was carried over from the previous year. Last year, a total of 177 grants were awarded statewide. Funding for this grant program is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the 2018 Farm Bill.

To assist interested parties with the application process, a Zoom webinar has been scheduled for noon, Wednesday.

To join the webinar visit: https://zoom.us/j/93608996520

Or One tap mobile: US: +12532158782,,93608996 520# or +13462487799,,93608996 520#

Or telephone: dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799

Webinar ID: 936 0899 6520

The Zoom session will also be recorded and posted on the HDOA website.

The maximum award per household is $5,000. Due to the high level of interest from individuals, organizations will not be eligible for this year’s grant program. The online application form and program information are available at the HDOA Market Development Branch website at: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/add/md/. The deadline to apply is noon on Sept. 19.

Questions regarding the application process may addressed to HDOA’s Market Development Branch at (808) 973-9595 or email: hdoa.md.microgrants@hawaii.gov