Monthly award list · Hawaii
New federal awards in Hawaii, August 2026
Prime awards of $1.0M or more with a base obligation date in the month and a primary place of performance in the state.
USAspending caveat. Figures are obligations reported by federal agencies to USAspending.gov, not payments. In USAspending's words: "An outlay occurs when federal money is actually paid out, not just promised to be paid ('obligated')." "Every agency has a Senior Accountable Official who must officially certify that the quarterly financial data submitted by their agency is accurate and complete." "If there are any discrepancies in procurement data, FPDS is the authoritative source." Contract data for the Department of Defense and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is published with a 90-day delay. Data loaded 30 Sep 2026; agencies keep reporting into recent months.
26 new federal awards of $1.0M or more were recorded with a primary place of performance in Hawaii in August 2026, worth $82M in total award value: $8.2M in contracts, $74M in grants.
That is fewer than the state's median month over the last two years (36 awards) and 0.6% of the 4,338 such awards recorded nationwide that month.
The most active awarding agencies were Department of Transportation (14 awards), Department of Commerce (3 awards) and Department of Homeland Security (2 awards).
By recipient
| # | Recipient organisation | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation | 10 | $34M |
| 2 | Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project Inc | 1 | $8.5M |
| 3 | Department of Human Services Hawaii | 2 | $8.0M |
| 4 | County of Maui | 2 | $5.6M |
| 5 | State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation | 1 | $5.2M |
| 6 | State of Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources | 1 | $4.6M |
| 7 | Elevated Technologies Services, LLC | 1 | $2.9M |
| 8 | Jba Construction LLC | 1 | $2.8M |
| 9 | Partners in Development Foundation | 1 | $2.3M |
| 10 | Honolulu, City & County of | 1 | $1.6M |
By awarding agency
| # | Agency | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Transportation | 14 | $47M |
| 2 | Department of Commerce | 3 | $11M |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | 2 | $9.8M |
| 4 | Department of Agriculture | 1 | $4.6M |
| 5 | Department of Health and Human Services | 2 | $3.4M |
| 6 | General Services Administration | 1 | $2.9M |
| 7 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 1 | $1.3M |
| 8 | Department of Veterans Affairs | 1 | $1.2M |
| 9 | Department of Defense | 1 | $1.2M |
Compared with other months awards per month
The awards largest first
| Recipient | Awarding agency | Type | Award value | Begun | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The State of Hawaii Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HON CNTY - MAHOE STREET IMPROVEMENTS (CON) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT INTERSECTIONS OF MAHOE STREET AND WAIPAHU STREE | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $8.7M | 11 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project IncPAPAHNAUMOKUAKEA MARINE DEBRIS PROJECT INC. (PMDP) WILL BE AWARDED $8.5M FOR ON-THE-GROUND COASTAL RESTORATION EFFORTS TO REMOVE THE ISLANDS DERELICT STRUCTURES | Department of CommerceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $8.5M | 5 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| The State of Hawaii Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: KAUAI STATE - KAUMUALII HIGHWAY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, VICINITY OF OMAO STREAM BRIDGE (P, C) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE IMPROVE | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $7.1M | 19 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Human Services HawaiiPASS THROUGH GRANT FOR FAMILIES IN DISASTER AREA | Department of Homeland SecurityFederal Emergency Management Agency | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $6.9M | 28 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| State of Hawaii, Department of TransportationPURPOSE: RECONSTRUCT TERMINAL COMPONENTS. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED/EXPECTED OUTCOMES: THIS PROJECT RECONSTRUCTS EXISTING TERMINAL BY MODERNIZING THE FIRE SPRI | Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $5.2M | 21 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| State of Hawaii Department of Land & Natural ResourcesTHE PROJECT WILL REDUCE WILDFIRE IMPACTS ACROSS THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS BY INCREASING THE AVAILABILITY OF PLANT MATERIALS, INCLUDING NATIVE SPECIES AND SAFE, NON-I | Department of AgricultureForest Service | GrantProject Grant (B) | $4.6M | 19 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| The State of Hawaii Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HON STATE - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN SMART INTEGRATED CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT WITH ADAPTIVE ROUTING FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT MOBILITY :::: PROJECT | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $4.2M | 25 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| The State of Hawaii Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HON STATE - TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODERNIZATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, OAHU, PHASE 2C (CON) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: REPLACING PULLBOXES, TRAFFIC SIGNAL | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.3M | 25 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| County of MauiAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PURCHASE (10) 30 FT PARATRANSIT REPLACEMENT BUSES.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED: FUNDS WILL COVER CAPITAL EXPENSES | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $3.2M | 18 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| The State of Hawaii Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HON CNTY - NORTH KING STREET BIKEWAY IMPROVEMENTS (CON) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE NEW CONCRETE MEDIAN ISLANDS AND BUFFERS, R | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $3.0M | 25 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Elevated Technologies Services, LLCHI0011ZZ PJKK FEDERAL BUILDING HALEKAUWILA ELEVATOR BANK MODERNIZATION PHASE 2 IN HONOLULU, HI | General Services AdministrationPublic Buildings Service | ContractDelivery Order | $2.9M | 12 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Jba Construction LLCRECONFIGURE DISABILITY ACCESS, REPLACE PERIMETER FENCING AND REMOVE ASBESTOS FLOORING AT U.S. COAST GUARD, PIER 4, HONOLULU, HAWAII | Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast Guard | ContractDefinitive Contract | $2.8M | 13 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| County of MauiAPPLICATION PURPOSE: CONSTRUCTING A COUNTY OWNED BASEYARD TO HOUSE AND MAINTAIN THIS FLEET IS ESSENTIAL FOR MORE COMPETITIVE BIDDING WITH SERVICE CONTRACTS AND | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.4M | 18 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Partners in Development FoundationKEIKI ASSETS ACCOUNT (KA'A) - PROJECT TITLE: KEIKI ASSETS ACCOUNT (KAʻA) AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAM THE PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (PIDF) REQUESTS | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantProject Grant (B) | $2.3M | 24 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| The State of Hawaii Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HON STATE - INSTALLATION OF MICROGRID AT OAHU DISTRICT OFFICE (CON) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: INSTALL EV CHARGING STATIONS, PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS M | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $2.2M | 25 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| The State of Hawaii Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HON STATE - KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY, INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT KUALA STREET (CON) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: INSTALLING A NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM, | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.7M | 19 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Honolulu, City & County ofAPPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS AWARD WILL ASSIST THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO MAINTAIN SAFE AND RELIABLE SERVICES WITH THE PROCUREMENT OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLES | Department of TransportationFederal Transit Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.6M | 25 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| The State of Hawaii Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: MAUI STATE - ASPHALT PAVEMENT PRESERVATION, RESURFACING, AND RECONSTRUCTION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, ISLAND OF MAUI (CON) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.6M | 6 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| University of HawaiiTHE SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES IMPLEMENTING AND EXPANDING K-12 STEM INITIATIVES THAT INTEGRATE ROBOTICS ENGINEERING AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING ACROSS HAWAII'S SCHOO | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.3M | 6 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| The State of Hawaii Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HON STATE - KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY, INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT KUALA STREET (CON) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: INSTALLING A NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM, | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.3M | 19 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Maunalani Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterEXPRESS REPORT: CNH EXPENDITURES FY26 Q3 | Department of Veterans Affairs | ContractDelivery Order | $1.2M | 31 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| State of Hawaii Depart of Business & Economic Development & TourismUNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON - HAWAII BROADBAND MODERNIZATION PROJECT | Department of DefenseOffice of Local Defense Community Cooperation | GrantProject Grant (B) | $1.2M | 19 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Shaka Engineering IncFY27 DOCKSIDE REPAIRS TO NOAA SHIP OSCAR ELTON SETTE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORK SPECIFICATION | Department of CommerceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | ContractDelivery Order | $1.2M | 18 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| The State of Hawaii Department of TransportationPROJECT TITLE: HON STATE - KAMEHAMEHA HIGHWAY, WETLAND ENHANCEMENT AT JAMES CAMPBELL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (C) :::: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: ROUTE 83 - DRAIN PON | Department of TransportationFederal Highway Administration | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.1M | 6 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| Department of Human Services HawaiiFVPS-2026 - FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION & SERVICES STATE GRANTS | Department of Health and Human ServicesAdministration for Children and Families | GrantFormula Grant (a) | $1.1M | 28 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
| University of HawaiiPACIFIC REEF RESEARCH COORDINATION INSTITUTE MODIFIED PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT SECTION THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA) IS PROVIDING A | Department of CommerceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | GrantCooperative Agreement (B) | $1.0M | 12 Aug 2026 | USAspending |
Descriptions are USAspending's own award text, truncated; those that appear to name a person are withheld. Recipient names link to the organisation's page where it has one.
Questions and answers
How many federal awards were made in Hawaii in August 2026?
26 new prime awards of $1.0M or more with a primary place of performance in Hawaii carry a base obligation date in August 2026, with a combined award value of $82M. Smaller awards and modifications to older awards are not counted.
Who received them?
The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (10, $34M); Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project Inc (1, $8.5M); Department of Human Services Hawaii (2, $8.0M); County of Maui (2, $5.6M); State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (1, $5.2M). Individuals are never listed.
Is award value the same as spending?
No. Award value is the amount obligated to the award so far as USAspending reports it; obligations are commitments, and outlays (actual payments) follow later, often over several years.
Provenance
Source: USAspending.gov API v2 award search (new awards only, award types contracts, grants, loans and other assistance, lower bound $1.0M), loaded 30 Sep 2026. Direct-payment records are excluded because they are aggregates. The month is assigned by base obligation date. See methodology.