Federal Programs & Grants Impacted by the 2025 Government Shutdown
This table summarizes how Hawaiʻi’s federal programs and grants are affected by the 2025 government shutdown. It’s designed to help investors, landlords, and community leaders see local economic impact at a glance.
| # | Program / Grant | Hawaiʻi Impact / Why Important | Status / What to Watch | Watch-Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SNAP | 165,000+ individuals rely on benefits. | Suspended for November 2025 | Nov 1 2025 |
| 2 | WIC | Food aid for women & children. | Funds run out within ~2 weeks | Mid-Oct 2025 |
| 3 | Nonprofit Grants | 59 nonprofits, $126 M at risk. | Grant disbursement paused | Ongoing |
| 4 | Title I / IDEA Education | Funding for low-income & special-needs students. | Program layoffs threaten oversight | Oct 2025 |
| 5 | FEMA Grants | Emergency readiness for disasters. | Grant delays hamper readiness | Immediate |
| 6 | HUD Housing Grants | Supports housing affordability. | Program pauses; watch HUD notices | Ongoing |
| 7 | CDBG | Infrastructure/housing rehab. | Delays in funding | Ongoing |
| 8 | Head Start | Early education access. | Reimbursements only; new awards paused | Ongoing |
| 9 | Medicaid / CHIP | Healthcare safety net. | Mandatory funding; admin delays possible | Medium-term |
| 10 | National Parks | Tourism + local jobs rely on parks. | Reduced services, limited staffing | Now |
| 11 | Veterans Affairs | Veteran support services. | Major programs continue; some grants paused | Medium-term |
| 12 | SBA Disaster Loans | Small-business recovery & tourism impact. | Loan processing slowed | Ongoing |
| 13 | NIH / NSF Research | UH research funding continuity. | Furloughs, delays in approvals | Now |
| 14 | DOT Infrastructure | Airports/highways reliant on federal funds. | Obligations paused | Medium-term |
| 15 | Agriculture / USDA | Supports local food resilience. | Grant approvals slowed | Ongoing |
| 16 | Energy Grants | Hawaiʻi renewable projects. | DOE discretionary grants delayed | Ongoing |
| 17 | Public Housing (HUD) | Critical for low-income households. | Operating fund stable; capital paused | Medium-term |
| 18 | Child Care Block Grant | Supports working families. | Admin funding paused | Near-term |
| 19 | EPA Grants | Environment & water protection. | Grant delays | Ongoing |
| 20 | Workforce Dev. (WIOA) | Job training, re-employment support. | Funds paused pending appropriations | Ongoing |