The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Office of Human Development Services have funded ALU LIKE, Inc., through the ANA (the Administration for Native Americans), since 1976. ALU LIKE, Inc. received additional funds as grantee under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act from the U.S. Department of Labor through the Division of Indian and Native American Programs (DINAP) in 1978.
ALU LIKE, Inc. continues to receive federal funding, including funds from the U.S. Department of Education, and has expanded its funding base to include State purchase of service contacts, county and private foundation grants, and individual donations to continue the expansion of service to Native Hawaiians.