Waipahu Community Foundation Grants

The Waipahu Community Foundation offers a quarterly grant program designed to serve the youth of Waipahu. The Foundation’s mission is to support projects and programs that address issues affecting young people, including education, juvenile delinquency, crime prevention, anti-drug initiatives, recreational opportunities, counseling, and cultural programming. By concentrating funding within Waipahu, the Foundation ensures that resources directly benefit the community it was established to serve. Funding is limited to organizations with a physical presence within the 96797 zip code. Grants are restricted to youth-focused initiatives and cannot be applied to projects outside Waipahu. Except for the annual grants provided to designated charter member charities, the grant period is limited to one calendar quarter, ensuring timely impact and accountability. Organizations may not receive more than two awards per fiscal year, which runs from July 1 through June 30, and a final report must be submitted before reapplying. Applications are accepted quarterly, with proposals due on the first Friday of March, June, September, and December. In addition to the quarterly grants, five designated charter member charities may apply for the annual grant program, with applications due by June 10. This dual structure allows the Foundation to address immediate quarterly needs while maintaining a longer-term annual funding tradition for its charter organizations. Proposals must be submitted to the President of the Waipahu Community Foundation, care of the Waipahu High School Administration Office, located at 94-1211 Farrington Highway, Waipahu, HI 96797. Applications must follow the Foundation’s guidelines, including the use of its Grant Application Form and adherence to the Final Report requirements, both of which are available as downloadable documents. Funding restrictions outlined in the application materials must be reviewed closely to ensure compliance. The application process is straightforward, but the Foundation requires careful adherence to its rules. Only organizations serving youth in Waipahu are eligible, and applicants should be aware of the reporting obligations and limits on the number of awards per year. The Foundation does not accept rolling applications; proposals are only reviewed during the set quarterly deadlines. Because no award amounts are specified in the public guidance, applicants should plan budgets that reflect reasonable program costs and align with the Foundation’s priorities. For questions about the application process or the Foundation’s broader charitable administration, applicants may contact the Charitable Foundation Services team at 808-643-3888. The team provides support and answers inquiries about the services they manage on behalf of community trusts and foundations. Specialists are available by phone daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time.