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Hawaii Community Development Grants

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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
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Grants
Contact for amount
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Private
Rolling

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
Public Services Program
$2,000,000
Maui County Office of Recovery (OOR)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 24, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations in Maui County to deliver essential public services that aid in the recovery from the August 2023 Wildfires, focusing on the needs of low- and moderate-income residents.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
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
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 20, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

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

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Arts Grant Program
$15,000
Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Hawai‘i to support projects that enhance community access to artistic and cultural programming.

Arts
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 focus on public education, marine resource conservation, climate resiliency, and community strengthening in Windward Oahu.

Education
Nonprofits
East Maui Water Authority Grants Program
Contact for amount
Maui County East Maui Water Authority (EMWA)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 5, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in Hawaii for projects that improve watershed health, promote community education, and support research in East Maui's water resource areas.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Financial Literacy Grant Program
Contact for amount
Maui County Office of Economic Development (OED)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs that teach Maui County residents essential financial skills, promote small business success, and enhance workforce development, particularly for underserved communities.

Capacity Building
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
First Foundation: Supporting Our Communities
Contact for amount
First Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support and consulting services to nonprofit organizations focused on affordable housing, small business development, workforce development, and financial literacy in low- and moderate-income communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Institutional Service - Alaska Native-Serving Institutions 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 grant provides funding to higher education institutions that serve significant populations of Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students, helping them improve academic programs and institutional capacity.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - West Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This grant provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits