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FY 2025 NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program - Ruth D. Gates: Supporting Hawaiis Sustainable Coral Reef Fisheries Management Plans
$600,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 13, 2025

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in Hawaii to develop sustainable fisheries management plans for coral reefs, focusing on community collaboration and scientific research.

Environment
Nonprofits
HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior BU.S.iness 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
U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance Support, Integrated Training Area Management
$1,454,183
U.S. Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 4, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations and individuals to support land rehabilitation and maintenance activities at a military training area in Hawaii, focusing on environmental sustainability and resource management.

Natural Resources
State governments
Management Species - Sea Turtle Nesting Surveys, Wake Island Airfield
$271,430
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 28, 2025

Date Added

Jun 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations to conduct sea turtle nesting surveys and conservation efforts at Wake Island Airfield, specifically targeting members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units in the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii-Pacific Islands, or California.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Well-Being Program
$25,000
County of Hawaiʻi Department of Research and Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports educational institutions, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi to implement projects that enhance community well-being through sustainable and measurable impacts.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Rural Arts Initiative
$12,000
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations in rural communities with populations of 15,000 or fewer, helping them to create and sustain exceptional artistic programs that engage and benefit local residents.

Arts
Nonprofits
Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Hawaii that implement impactful programs benefiting large numbers of community members.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawaiʻi
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

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 maintaining the state's cultural and architectural heritage.

Arts
Nonprofits
City and County of Honolulu Affordable Housing Fund
$55,000
City and County of Honolulu
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $5 million to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Honolulu to develop and rehabilitate affordable rental housing for low-income households, particularly those earning 60% or less of the Area Median Income, with a focus on extremely low-income individuals and those transitioning from homelessness.

Housing
Nonprofits
Atherton Family Foundation Grant
$200,000
Atherton Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

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Community Development
Nonprofits
Regenerative Tourism Program
$25,000
County of Hawaiʻi Department of Research and Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in developing sustainable and culturally enriching tourism projects on Hawaiʻi Island.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the residents and environment of Maui County, Hawaii, focusing on impactful projects in human services, education, arts, and environmental conservation.

Income Security and Social Services
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
Projects and Events Generating Economic Growth in Maui County
Contact for amount
County of Maui Office of Economic Development (OED)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and for-profit organizations that propose projects and events aimed at boosting economic growth and creating sustainable jobs in Maui County.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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 program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover.

Community Development
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
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to individuals and organizations in Hawai’i to promote local food production and enhance food security through gardening, livestock, and apiary projects.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Life’s Choices Adult and Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Abuse Community Program Grant
$1,000,000
County of Kauai Office of the Prosecuting Attorney (OPA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community programs on Kaua‘i that provide positive activities and support for youth and young adults, focusing on mental health and substance abuse prevention.

Education
Nonprofits
Adult and Adolescent Mental Health & Substance Abuse Community Program Grants
$1,000,000
County of Kauai Office of the Prosecuting Attorney (OPA)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to community programs in Kaua‘i that enhance access to mental health treatment and substance abuse services for adolescents and adults.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses