Cost-share
Hawaii Forest Stewardship Program
Hawaii DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife
What you can get
75% reimbursement for management-plan development; up to 50% for approved implementation at program allowable rates. • Subject to available funding and prioritization; no universal award cap stated on the current program page.
- Readiness
- Local office first
- Who can apply
- producer, Private owners or qualifying lease/license holders with at least five contiguous forested or formerly forested acres and intent to manage at least five acres; leases must last at least ten years.
- Coverage
- HI
- Deadline & timing
- No fixed application deadline published. Start with DLNR staff, submit a proposal, then an approved 10-year management plan. Funding is limited and ranked; availability must be confirmed.
- Eligibility
- Supports forest-product production and the forestry component of agroforestry, alongside forest conservation objectives. Proposal and plan approval precede implementation.
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Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Nov 5, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.