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Hawaii Community Development Grants

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Food Security Program
$25,000
Hawaii County
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi that are working to improve food security by enhancing local food systems, increasing access to nutritious food for low-income residents, and promoting resilience among vulnerable populations.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant
$500,000
Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Hawaii for programs that enhance community well-being in areas such as health, education, and the arts, with a focus on projects that directly benefit residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawaiʻi
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for the preservation and enhancement of historic sites in Hawaiʻi, targeting public agencies and nonprofit organizations dedicated to safeguarding the state's unique cultural and architectural heritage.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Atherton Family Foundation Grant
$41,500
Atherton Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Hawai‘i that are working to improve community well-being across various sectors, including education, health, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Regenerative Tourism Program
$25,000
Hawaii County
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

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
Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation Grant Program
$5,000
Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the residents and environment of Maui County, Hawaii, focusing on impactful projects in human services, education, arts, and environmental conservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Business and Industry Development Program
$25,000
Hawaii County
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports educational institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies in Hawaiʻi to develop projects that boost local business growth, job creation, and sustainability on the island.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Agriculture and Food Systems Program
$25,000
Hawaii County
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to educational institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies for projects that enhance agriculture and food systems in Hawaiʻi Island communities, focusing on sustainability and local food access.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
HOME and HTF Grant
$5,400,000
County of Maui Department of Housing
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit entities to develop and preserve affordable housing for low-income residents in Maui County.

Housing
Nonprofits
Malama Honua Home Improvement Renovation Program Grant
$250,000
Hawaii Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Hawaii-based nonprofit organizations to carry out essential home repairs for Native Hawaiian homeowners facing financial barriers, ensuring safer and healthier living conditions.

Housing
Nonprofits
Film and Creative Industries Program
$25,000
Hawaii County
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in Hawaiʻi to develop projects that boost the local film and creative industries, fostering economic growth and community benefits.

Arts
Nonprofits
Holomua Marine Initiative Pāpio Grants
$10,000
Hawaii Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Hawaiʻi working on sustainable management and stewardship of nearshore marine resources through collaborative projects and initiatives.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Public Lands Stewardship Grants
Contact for amount
Hawaii County Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Commission (PONC)
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Hawaii for the stewardship and maintenance of publicly acquired lands, ensuring they remain accessible and preserved for community use and environmental conservation.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Finance Factors Foundation Community Support
Contact for amount
Finance Factors Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Hawaii-based charitable organizations focused on education, health and human services, community affairs, and the arts, encouraging community engagement and volunteerism.

Education
Nonprofits
Harold K.L.Castle Foundation Grant Program
$4,000,000
The Harold K.L.Castle Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public schools in Hawaii for projects that enhance public education, conserve marine resources, promote climate resiliency, and strengthen communities, particularly in Windward Oahu.

Education
Nonprofits
Micro-Grants for Food Security Program
$30,000
USDA-AMS (Agricultural Marketing Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 22, 2024

This program provides funding to state and territorial agricultural agencies to support local food production and improve food security in underserved areas across the U.S. and its territories.

Food and Nutrition
State governments
Community Food Security Project Grant
$50,000
County of Hawai‘i (The Food Basket)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and collaborative partnerships in Hawai‘i to improve community food security and resilience in response to the impacts of COVID-19.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Institutional Service: Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions (ANNH) Program (Part A)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges and universities that serve significant populations of Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian students, helping them improve educational outcomes and institutional capacity through innovative projects.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
America250 Grant Program
$25,000
Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $25,000 to nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi for arts-based projects that engage and honor veterans, promoting community healing and cultural remembrance.

Arts
Nonprofits