Grant Opportunity: HiGPA
$18.5 Million Available to Support Hawaiʻi Producers
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The Hawaiʻi-Grown Partnership for Agriculture (HiGPA) is making $18.5 million available to Hawaiʻi farmers, ranchers, and forest managers through the USDA Advancing Markets for Producers (AMP) initiative. Building on the success of the former Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, HiGPA is helping agricultural producers strengthen both environmental stewardship and economic viability through conservation agriculture and market development opportunities.
Through this funding opportunity, producers can receive financial incentives and technical support to implement approved conservation practices, improve farm and forest resilience, and expand market opportunities for the products they grow and raise. The program is part of a broader statewide effort that will support at least 6,500 acres of conservation implementation and provide direct financial assistance to 150 producers across Hawaiʻi through 2028.
Funding is available across several categories, including Conservation Practice Incentives ($10.5 million), Marketing Incentives ($7.5 million), Data Reporting ($150,000), Producer Travel ($200,000), and Farmer-to-Farmer Training ($20,000). Eligible applicants must be located in Hawaiʻi, sell at least one agricultural crop or commodity, register with the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), and commit to implementing at least one approved conservation practice.
The application process begins with a pre-screen eligibility application opening on June 15, 2026. Eligible applicants will gain access to the full application portal beginning June 26, 2026. The first round of applications is due July 31, 2026, with award notifications anticipated after mid-August. Contracts are expected to be executed by the end of 2026, with up to 75% of awarded funds available upfront to help producers launch their projects.
HiGPA is delivered through a collaborative network of Hawaiʻi agricultural organizations and guided by a Producer Council to ensure the program remains responsive to producer needs. Together, these partners are working to strengthen local agriculture, improve conservation outcomes, and create new market opportunities that support Hawaiʻi's food systems, rural economies, and natural resources.
For more information, eligibility requirements, and application materials, visit the HiGPA website or contact via email at producersupport@lynker.com
