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Foster Children and Their Caregivers in Hawaii
$50,000
Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Hawaii that enhance the lives of foster children and their caregivers through targeted programs and services.

Youth
Nonprofits
Nareit Hawaii Community Giving Initiative
Contact for amount
Nareit Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2024

Date Added

May 13, 2024

The Nareit Hawaii Community Giving Initiative focuses on innovative solutions to the affordable housing crisis in Hawaii. This initiative supports projects that enhance or develop affordable housing options. Grant Guidelines: Scope: Proposals from Hawaii nonprofits that are involved in capital improvement projects for affordable housing. This includes renovations, repairs, major maintenance, new construction, land acquisition, and utility modifications. Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, not classified as private foundations. The organization should serve the local community in Hawaii. Alignment with the initiative's goal of supporting affordable housing nonprofits and programs is required. Application Process: Form: Applications must be completed via the electronic application form. Requirement: Proposals must align with the described initiatives for affordable housing projects. Submittal Timing/Deadlines: Availability: Applications can be submitted starting May 6. Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on July 1, 2024. There is only one grant cycle per year. Notification: All applicants will receive written confirmation that their submission has been received and is under review. Grant awardees will be notified by August 30, 2024. This initiative offers significant support to organizations that are making strides in addressing the critical issue of affordable housing in Hawaii through substantial and impactful projects.

Housing
Nonprofits
Rural Arts Initiative
$12,000
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations in rural communities with populations of 15,000 or fewer, helping them to create and sustain exceptional artistic programs that engage and benefit local residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
Hawaiʻi State Legislature Grant-In-Aid
Contact for amount
Hawaii State Legislature
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations delivering essential public services in Hawaiʻi, particularly for vulnerable populations, through capital improvement projects and operating expenses.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
City and County of Honolulu Affordable Housing Fund
$55,000
City and County of Honolulu
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $5 million to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Honolulu to develop and rehabilitate affordable rental housing for low-income households, particularly those earning 60% or less of the Area Median Income, with a focus on extremely low-income individuals and those transitioning from homelessness.

Housing
Nonprofits
Community Funding Hubs for Resilience and ʻĀina Stewardship
$300,000
Hawaii University of Hawaiʻi
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to establish local hubs that will assist community organizations in Hawaii with managing projects focused on environmental resilience and stewardship.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Regenerative Tourism Program
$25,000
County of Hawaiʻi Department of Research and Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in developing sustainable and culturally enriching tourism projects on Hawaiʻi Island.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Micro-Grants For Food Security Program
$10,000
Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This program provides financial support to individuals and organizations in Hawaii for projects that enhance local food production, focusing on sustainable agriculture to improve food security in communities.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Grants
Contact for amount
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support vulnerable populations, including adults and youth with disabilities, foster youth, older adults, and veterans, helping them achieve self-sufficiency and personal development.

Education
Nonprofits
Maui United Way’s Kahua Grants
Contact for amount
Maui United Way (MUW)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to emerging and grassroots nonprofit organizations in Maui to help them strengthen their operations and enhance their community impact.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
OED General Grant
Contact for amount
County of Maui Office of Economic Development (OED)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations that propose projects and events aimed at boosting economic growth and creating sustainable jobs in Maui County.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Homelessness and Housing Fund Grant
$6,000,000
County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi that deliver services to individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness, supporting a range of critical housing and stabilization needs.

Housing
Nonprofits
Micro-Grants for Food Security Program (MGFSP)
$10,000
Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This funding initiative provides microgrants to Hawai‘i residents for small-scale agricultural projects that improve local food production and security.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Maui County Office of Economic Development (OED) Grants Program
Contact for amount
Maui County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This program provides financial support to organizations in Maui County for projects that promote economic growth, community resilience, and sustainability, focusing on job creation and local economic diversification.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Adult and Adolescent Mental Health & Substance Abuse Community Program Grants
$1,000,000
County of Kauaʻi Office of the Prosecuting Attorney (Life’s Choices Kauaʻi)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to community programs in Kaua‘i that enhance access to mental health treatment and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults.

Health
Nonprofits
Waipahu Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Waipahu Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides funding to support programs that benefit the youth of Waipahu, Hawaii, focusing on education, health, recreation, cultural enrichment, and delinquency prevention.

Youth
Nonprofits
Homeless Program Grants
$200,000
Hawaii County of Kauai Housing Agency
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Kauai that deliver essential services and housing solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness on the island.

Housing
Nonprofits
Affordable Housing Production Grant Program
$371,476
Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations for the development and preservation of affordable housing aimed at local households earning between 81% and 140% of the Area Median Income in Hawaiʻi County.

Housing
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Annie Sinclair Knudsen Memorial Fund
$10,000
Hawaii Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and community groups in Kaua‘i to implement projects that benefit the local community, environment, and cultural initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
County of Maui Farm to Family Grant
$250,000
Maui County Department of Agriculture
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maui County organizations focused on improving access to locally sourced food for residents, especially those in vulnerable populations facing food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses