our purpose
The purpose of the Kahiau Community Assistance Program (KCAP) is to provide one-time emergency financial assistance (up to $1500) to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries facing hardship due to an unexpected crisis. KCAP is made possible through a grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and aims to provide stability for Native Hawaiians during emergency situations.
what we fund
The Kahiau Program currently funds:
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mortgage payment
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rent deposit
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rent payment
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utility services
The Kahiau Program is based on availability of funds. Due to high demand, application review may be delayed.
eligibility
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18 years of age or older
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Native Hawaiian
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Resident of the state of Hawaiʻi
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Attended a financial literacy class (temporarily waived in light of COVID-19)
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Must be able to prove hardship around the qualifying criteria
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Loss of employment due to layoff or debilitating illness, injury, or death
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Other unanticipated circumstance such as impending eviction, impending termination of utility services, or similar exigent time-sensitive situation
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Annual income must be at or below the limits outlined in the chart shown
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4 ways to apply
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Visit our website
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Email us at
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Call us at
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Visit our partner offices
Temporarily suspended in light of COVID-19