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Hawaii Community Development Grants

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HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior Business Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 9, 2025

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Native Hawaiian Organizations in promoting sustainable tourism, cultural preservation, and economic development to address the impacts of increased tourism in Hawaii.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
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
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
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
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
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
Environmental Protection and Green Grants
$1,400,000
Maui County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and for-profit organizations in Maui County that are working on projects to enhance environmental sustainability, protect natural resources, and promote community-based solutions.

Environment
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
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
LJMF Environmental Initiative Program
$35,000
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and government projects that enhance public open spaces in specific U.S. regions by promoting ecological preservation and community access, with a focus on local involvement and measurable outcomes.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wetlands Restoration Grants
$1,200,000
Maui County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on restoring wetlands in Maui County, promoting environmental sustainability and community well-being.

Environment
Nonprofits
Kukulu Ola Grant Program
$30,000
Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community-based projects that promote and preserve Native Hawaiian culture within the tourism industry.

Arts
Nonprofits
Coral Reef Stewardship Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions for projects that enhance the health and resilience of coral reef ecosystems across U.S. territories.

Environment
Nonprofits
HHF Historic Preservation Grants in Hawaii
$100,000
Historic Hawai‘i Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support for public agencies and nonprofits to rehabilitate or restore historic buildings and sites in Hawaii, ensuring they serve the community and preserve the state's unique heritage.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grants to benefit the People of Kauai in Hawaii
Contact for amount
Antone & Edene Vidinha Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations on Kauai that focus on community improvement in areas such as faith, healthcare, and education for local residents.

Health
Nonprofits