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Hawaii Community Development Grants

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Community Funding Hubs for Resilience and ʻĀina Stewardship
$300,000
Hawaii University of Hawaiʻi
State

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to establish local hubs that will assist community organizations in Hawaii with managing projects focused on environmental resilience and stewardship.

Community Development
Nonprofits
First Foundation: Supporting Our Communities
Contact for amount
First Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides financial support and consulting services to nonprofit organizations focused on affordable housing, small business development, workforce development, and financial literacy in low- and moderate-income communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Grants
Contact for amount
May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Western United States that implement high-impact, sustainable programs benefiting their communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Maui Business Bridge Grants
$20,000
State of Hawaii, County of Maui, Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO), and Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2023

This grant provides financial assistance to Maui-based businesses impacted by the August 2023 wildfires, helping them cover essential expenses like rent, utilities, and inventory.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Waipahu Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Waipahu Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides funding to support programs that benefit the youth of Waipahu, Hawaii, focusing on education, health, recreation, cultural enrichment, and delinquency prevention.

Youth
Nonprofits
Grants to benefit the People of Kauai in Hawaii
Contact for amount
Antone & Edene Vidinha Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations on Kauai that focus on community improvement in areas such as faith, healthcare, and education for local residents.

Health
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Finance Factors Foundation Community Support
Contact for amount
Finance Factors Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Hawaii-based charitable organizations focused on education, health and human services, community affairs, and the arts, encouraging community engagement and volunteerism.

Education
Nonprofits
Harold K.L.Castle Foundation Grant Program
$4,000,000
The Harold K.L.Castle Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public schools in Hawaii for projects that enhance public education, conserve marine resources, promote climate resiliency, and strengthen communities, particularly in Windward Oahu.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Food Security Project Grant
$50,000
County of Hawai‘i (The Food Basket)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and collaborative partnerships in Hawai‘i to improve community food security and resilience in response to the impacts of COVID-19.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Institutional Service: Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions (ANNH) Program (Part A)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges and universities that serve significant populations of Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian students, helping them improve educational outcomes and institutional capacity through innovative projects.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Higher Education Programs (HEP): Institutional Service - Alaska Native-Serving Institutions Program (Part A)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Education (Department of Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 13, 2025

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to higher education institutions that serve significant populations of Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students, helping them improve academic programs and institutional capacity.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Alaska Airlines Foundation Grant
$20,000
Alaska Airlines Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Alaska and Hawaii that empower young people aged 10 to 24 through career exploration, mentorship, and skill development programs.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant Program 2025
$1,873,363
County of Maui
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This program provides flexible funding to local governments to improve housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth, Environment & Community Grants
$50,000
The Healy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi and Oregon focused on climate change, ecosystem protection, youth advocacy, education, or reducing childhood poverty.

Environment
Nonprofits
East Hawai‘i Fund
$10,000
Hawai‘i Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in East Hawai‘i that are working on community projects related to education, health care, economic sufficiency, and recreational activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Honouliuli Preserve Fund
$15,000
Hawaii Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 27, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and community organizations on O‘ahu in their efforts to protect and engage the community in the conservation of the Honouliuli Preserve through projects focused on ecosystem restoration, education, and community outreach.

Environment
Nonprofits
2024 Arbor Day Hawaii Grant
$5,000
Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (Kaulunani Council)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

This grant provides funding for community projects in Hawaii that promote the benefits of trees and engage residents in tree care and conservation activities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wetlands Restoration Grant
$800,000
County of Maui
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on restoring wetlands in Maui County, promoting environmental sustainability and community well-being.

Environment
Nonprofits
Ka Papa o Kākuhihewa Fund
$10,000
Hawaii Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 19, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in specific areas of O‘ahu for projects focused on environmental conservation, sustainability, and youth engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits