The Kahuku Wind Community Fund is part of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s (HCF) Community Grants Program, which offers project or program-based funding to nonprofit organizations serving the people and communities of Hawai‘i. The fund was established specifically to benefit the neighboring community of the North Shore wind farm located at Kahuku, with eligibility confined to the geographic area between Hau‘ula and Turtle Bay. It supports a wide variety of community needs, though it does not specify particular sectors or types of projects, leaving it broadly open to initiatives that serve the local population.
This grant is one of several administered by HCF, including others focused on different communities like Lāna‘i, ‘Ewa Beach, and Kaua‘i. Each fund within the Community Grants Program has unique objectives tailored to its respective community, and proposals are reviewed by advisory committees which evaluate the alignment of each project with the priorities of the specific fund.
Applicants must be nonprofit organizations or community-serving entities with a charitable purpose. This includes fiscally-sponsored groups, programs of churches, or projects of Hawai‘i DOE schools. Organizations must ensure they are responsive to the specific priorities of the Kahuku Wind Community Fund. Additionally, those currently funded by HCF who have overdue final reports are ineligible to apply. An organization may submit only one application per fund per year but can apply to multiple funds with separate applications.
Applications must be submitted online via the HCF Grants Portal by May 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. HST. The process requires completion of a four-tabbed application, including program overview, detailed program information, budget, and supporting documentation. The organization’s profile must be certified every six months, and essential documentation such as IRS determination letters, financial statements, and board lists must be provided. Grant awards typically do not exceed $10,000 and are awarded for a one-year term. For requests above $5,000, preference is given to applicants with 501(c)(3) status or those with a qualifying fiscal sponsor.
For additional information or questions regarding the Kahuku Wind Community Fund, Kehau Meyer is the designated contact person and can be reached at kmeyer@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5537. Technical issues related to the application process can be directed via a support ticket through the HCF website.
