The Annie Sinclair Knudsen Memorial Fund is part of the 2025 Community Grants Program managed by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation. This fund is specifically dedicated to supporting projects and programs that benefit the people, flora, and fauna of Kaua‘i. It is one of several community funds under this program, each aimed at fostering community development within specific geographic and cultural contexts throughout Hawai‘i. The fund supports a broad range of community needs including arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, and sciences. The foundation utilizes advisory committees to evaluate proposals and make recommendations aligned with the fund’s mission and regional priorities.
Grants are available for nonprofit organizations, fiscally-sponsored projects, community-serving groups with charitable purposes, church programs, and Hawai‘i DOE school projects. Applicants must align with the priorities of the Annie Sinclair Knudsen Memorial Fund and adhere to grant stipulations, including being current with any previously funded projects through HCF. Organizations may apply to more than one fund, but each application must be submitted separately and only one application per fund is allowed per year.
The maximum award is generally $10,000, with preference given to 501(c)(3) organizations or those with a fiscal sponsor for requests above $5,000. Grants are typically awarded for a one-year term and support program expenses rather than personnel costs. The application process is entirely online through the Hawai‘i Community Foundation Grants Portal. Applicants must certify their organizational profile within six months prior to submission and upload required documents, including IRS determination letters, financial statements, and board lists.
The application consists of four key sections: Program Overview, Program Information, Budget, and Supporting Documents. Applicants must provide detailed information on their organization, the problem being addressed, proposed program activities, timeline, and anticipated outcomes. A budget outlining income and expenses, as well as any matching funds, is required. If using a fiscal sponsor, additional documentation is necessary, such as a board resolution and fiscal sponsor agreement.
The deadline for online applications is May 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. HST. For assistance, applicants may contact Uri Martos at umartos@hcf-hawaii.org or call (808) 245-4585 regarding the Annie Sinclair Knudsen Memorial Fund. General inquiries can be directed to communitygrants@hcf-hawaii.org, and technical issues should be addressed via the foundation’s support ticket system.
