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
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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Proof of Hardship
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Past due or "soon to be" past due bill
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Documents that MUST be uploaded to be considered:
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To prove residency and 18 years+
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Hawaii Drivers License/State ID
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Proving Native Hawaiian ancestry (one of the following)
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Birth Certificate
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OHA Hawaiian Registry Card
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Kamehameha Verification
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DHHL Lease or Waitlist
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Proof of hardship (one of the following)
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Paystub reflecting a decrease in wages/hours
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Notice from employer reporting furlough, layoff or termination
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Bank statements showing stop or decrease in automatic deposits
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Unemployment approval letter
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Death certificate
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Utility, rent or mortgage statement showing a past due or "soon to be" past due. (please ensure the payee information is included on the statement)
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This program is funded through a grant with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs
The Kahiau Program has received over 2,500 applications. While our goal is to assist everyone, we are giving priority to those who turn in all required documents. We encourage you to closely follow the guidelines above.
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