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Transitioning Foster Youth
$75,000
Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports programs that assist young people in Hawaiʻi who have experienced foster care or mental health systems after age 14, helping them achieve stability in areas like education, employment, housing, and health.

Youth
Nonprofits
Family Strengthening and Prevention Programs Funding
$50,000
Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Hawai‘i that implement programs designed to strengthen at-risk families and prevent children from entering the foster care system.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Enhancements for Foster Children Program in Hawaii
$50,000
Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations in Hawaii to improve the quality of life for foster children by offering enhancement items and services that promote their development and well-being.

Youth
Nonprofits
Foster Children and Their Caregivers in Hawaii
$50,000
Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Hawaii that enhance the lives of foster children and their caregivers through targeted programs and services.

Youth
Nonprofits
HDOA Specialty Crop Grant Program 2025
Contact for amount
Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and individuals in Hawaii to enhance the production and competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry, including fruits, vegetables, and horticultural products.

Agriculture
Individuals
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
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
Schofield Barracks Vegetation Management and Berm Maintenance, Oahu, HI
$1,629,061
U.S. Department of Defense (Alaska District)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, Indian tribes, non-governmental organizations, and individuals to manage vegetation and maintain berms on military training lands in Oahu, Hawaii, ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Natural Resources
State governments
Year of Our Community Forests Grant
$20,000
Kaulunani
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides funding for non-profit organizations, educational institutions, community groups, and non-federal government agencies in Hawaiʻi to promote urban and community forestry projects that engage the community and highlight the benefits of trees, particularly for Native Hawaiians and low-income families.

Environment
Nonprofits
OED Agriculture Farm Expansion Grant 2024-2025
$100,000
County of Kauai Office of Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2024

The 2025 Agriculture Farm Expansion Grant, offered by the Kauai County Office of Economic Development (OED), seeks to support the growth of Kauai’s agricultural industry. The program provides targeted funding to projects that aim to expand farming operations across the island. The funding period spans from March 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, and proposals must be submitted via the Amplifund system by Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM Kauai Standard Time. Late submissions or proposals sent via mail, email, or fax will not be considered. The grant is open to organizations proposing projects or programs that advance the agricultural sector. Proposals will be reviewed, and funding recommendations will be made, with recipients notified during the week of February 3, 2025. Applicants must ensure their proposals align with the program’s goals and meet all submission requirements outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP). The full RFP can be accessed through the Kauai County OED website, and the Amplifund system provides the portal for proposal submissions. Questions about the grant must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by November 21, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Applicants requiring auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations due to disabilities must contact Therilynn Martin-Haumea at 808-241-4299 or [email protected] by November 23, 2023, to ensure adequate time for requests to be fulfilled. Alternate formats for notices, such as large print or Braille, are available upon request. This grant provides a strategic opportunity to invest in Kauai’s agricultural infrastructure, promote industry growth, and foster sustainable farming practices. Eligible organizations are encouraged to review the RFP and submit detailed proposals that align with the program’s objectives before the deadline.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
2025 NOAA Hawaii Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program
$150,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

The 2025 NOAA Hawaii Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program aims to enhance environmental literacy and stewardship among K-12 students and teachers in Hawaii through hands-on learning experiences that connect them with local environmental issues, Indigenous Knowledge, and climate science.

Natural Resources
Independent school districts
Puna Strong Collaboration Grants
$50,000
County of Hawai‘i
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Puna area of Hawai‘i to foster collaboration and enhance community resilience following the 2018 Kīlauea eruption.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Hawaiʻi FoundHer Uplifting Women Entrepreneurs Program
$20,000
Hawaiʻi FoundHer
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support and resources to women entrepreneurs in Hawaii, particularly those from Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or Asian backgrounds, to help grow their early-stage businesses.

Women & Girl Services
County governments
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2025)
$250,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (Institute of MU.S.eum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2024

Date Added

Aug 9, 2024

The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program provides funding to support Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations in sustaining their cultural heritage, knowledge, and museum services. Administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the program focuses on projects that build institutional capacity, preserve Indigenous languages and cultural practices, enhance collections stewardship, and strengthen professional development for museum staff. Funded projects may include educational programming, oral history documentation, conservation treatments, exhibition development, digitization initiatives, repatriation efforts, and professional training opportunities. For fiscal year 2025, IMLS anticipates awarding approximately $3,772,000 through this program, supporting about 20 projects. Applicants may request between $5,000 and $250,000, with an average award size of $150,000. Projects can span a period of one to three years, with a start date no earlier than **July 1, 2025**. While cost share is allowed, it is not required and will not be considered in the application review process. Awards are contingent upon the availability of funds and the quality of proposals submitted. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes and nonprofit organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. Organizations applying as Native Hawaiian-serving nonprofits must provide documentation to confirm their nonprofit status and eligibility. Museums operating within larger institutions, such as universities or cultural centers, may apply independently if they function as discrete units with separate budgets and operations. Partnerships and collaborations with other institutions are encouraged to maximize project impact. Applicants must submit a complete application through Grants.gov by November 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Required components include a project narrative, budget form, budget justification, performance measurement plan, schedule of completion, and resumes of key personnel. The project narrative must address three main sections: project justification, work plan, and intended results. Applicants must clearly articulate the project’s goals, describe activities and timelines, and explain how project outcomes will benefit the target community or collections. Supporting documents, such as letters of commitment, conservation reports, or digital product plans, may also be included as applicable. Applications will be evaluated through a peer review process, with reviewers assessing alignment with program goals, clarity and feasibility of the work plan, qualifications of project personnel, and the potential for achieving meaningful and measurable results. For projects involving collections, reviewers will consider the anticipated improvements to their care, access, or preservation. IMLS will notify successful applicants by June 2025. Post-award requirements include regular financial and performance reporting through the IMLS grants management system, eGMS Reach. Awardees must comply with all federal regulations regarding allowable costs, reporting, and project administration. For technical assistance, IMLS program staff are available to provide guidance, and informational webinars will be offered to support applicants. Additional resources, including sample applications and program information, can be accessed on the IMLS website.

Arts
State governments
PC-22-01: Kaiwi Channel, Hawaii Traditional Cultural Landscapes
$450,000
U.S. Department of the Interior - Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

The State of Hawai`i has established aggressive renewable energy goals, including potential offshore wind development, to reduce fossil fuel dependence. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) oversees the development of offshore renewable energy on the nations outer continental shelf (OCS) and is mandated to preserve historic and cultural resources that may be impacted by its approved actions. BOEM is required under multiple statutes (as referenced in the below Background section) to take into consideration the impacts of OCS activities on cultural resources and Traditional Cultural Places.The purpose of this study is to provide critical information to BOEM in support of its offshore historic preservation responsibilities. The project will have three primary components: 1) compile data from archival and secondary sources of known, reported, and potential traditional cultural landscapes and cultural resources near the islands of O`ahu and Moloka`i, specifically focusing on the Ka`iwi Channel; 2) compile and summarize appropriate ethnographic information from Native Hawaiian communities regarding types of traditional use areas and traditional cultural places that could be impacted by offshore development; and 3) refine or develop guidance documents that identify Best Practices and protocols for engaging with Native Hawaiian communities, respecting traditional Indigenous Knowledge and including appropriate selected elements of traditional knowledge within the NHPA and NEPA review processes.This information will support recent Guidance for Federal Departments and Agencies on Indigenous Knowledge and other Federal efforts related to Indigenous Knowledge; is necessary under Section 106 of the NHPA, which requires that federal agencies must apply the National Register Criteria to places that may be affected by a federal undertaking; and will also be used to support reviews under NEPA and other federal laws.See related documents for questions and responses submitted after publishing.

Environment
State governments
NIST- Hawaii Partnership in Plastic Pollution Research (HPPR) Program
$250,000
DOC-NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2024

Date Added

Apr 19, 2024

The NIST-Hawaii Partnership in Plastic Pollution Research is seeking applications from eligible applicants to establish an institutional award, as described in the Department of Commerce Grants and Cooperative Agreements Manual, Chapter 6.A.2 (20 April 2021), for activities to partner on the nations priority plastic pollution research with efforts focusing on the Hawaiian Island region. Eligible applicants should describe how they can host and interact with at least three NIST scientists with office, laboratory and other appropriate facilities to perform multi-disciplinary plastic pollution research with the intent to establish a long-term partnership between NIST and the recipient, as discussed in Section I.1. The proposal should also include a description of administrative, research and outreach/educational support that would be offered by the applicant in the partnership to achieve world-class research in the field of plastic pollution.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education