The University of Hawaii at Hilo (UH Hilo) received a $171,111 Project Grant award on January 1, 2025 from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) program (CFDA 59.037). The award will support UH Hilo in providing comprehensive management counseling, training, and technical assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs in Hawaii over a one-year period through December 31, 2025. As a Native Hawaiian-serving institution and state-controlled university, UH Hilo leverages its expertise to deliver a diverse array of services spanning STEM education, workforce development, environmental research, and small business support. The SBDC program aims to promote growth, innovation, and productivity within the small business community nationwide through a network of resource centers. This federal grant award enables UH Hilo to continue operating an SBDC to serve the unique needs of small businesses across the Hawaiian islands.
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