FY24 congressional community project funding- university of hawaii

This $1,500,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Congressional Grants program (CFDA 59.059) supports the University of Hawaii's small business development and entrepreneurship initiatives in Hawaii. The funding will be used to provide comprehensive technical assistance, training, and economic development services focused on supporting underserved entrepreneurial communities, including businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and entrepreneurs in economically disadvantaged areas. Key activities to be delivered through this 4-year award, which commenced on October 1, 2024, include business counseling, workforce training, educational services, and community-based economic development projects. The University of Hawaii, a Native Hawaiian-serving institution, will leverage its expertise and established relationships to foster small business growth and address systemic barriers to entrepreneurial success across the region.