The Hawaiian Islands Environmental Finance Center
Our Mission
We are dedicated to empowering communities and ensuring water abundance for all of Hawai‘i’s people.
The Hawaiian Islands Environmental Finance Center (HIEFC) is a program operated by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF). We provide resources, training, and technical assistance to community groups and government agencies within the Hawaiian Islands. Our goal is to equip these entities with the tools and knowledge necessary to secure federal funding for water conservation, recharge, and reuse projects and to build a healthy water workforce.
How We Help
With a genuine commitment to our community, we connect organizations to the financial resources and development opportunities critical to protecting and stewarding Hawai‘i’s water sources.
What We Do
We offer expertise to organizations seeking water infrastructure project funding and provide workforce development program support for water resource agencies, ensuring a sustainable future for Hawai‘i's water sector.