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JFLA Mini Grant for Japanese Arts & Culture Program
$5,000
The Japan Foundation Los Angeles
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the western U.S. to support projects that promote understanding and appreciation of Japanese arts and culture through various community activities.

Arts
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
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
Koʻolau Pilina Fund
$15,000
Harold K.L.Castle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in the Koʻolau region of Oʻahu that enhance resilience, well-being, and connections among residents, particularly in historically under-resourced areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Oiwi Resources Grant
$50,000
County of Maui Department of ʻŌiwi Resources
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Maui County for community-based projects that preserve and promote Hawaiian cultural and natural resources through land stewardship, ecological restoration, and language revitalization initiatives.

Natural Resources
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
Hawaiʻi Conservation Program
$200,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2025

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that protect and restore native habitats and species across the Hawaiian Islands, prioritizing initiatives that incorporate cultural practices and community involvement.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Arts Grant Program
$15,000
Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

The Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts offers the Community Arts Grants program, providing $10,000 to $100,000 in matching funds to eligible 501(c)3 organizations for projects in heritage preservation, community arts, arts education, and performing arts, aimed at promoting cultural awareness, resilience, and well-being in Hawaii's communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
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

Nov 4, 2025

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
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
Maʻona Food Security Grant 2024
$250,000
Maui United Way (MUW)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maui County that are working to improve access to healthy food for families affected by food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
County of Maui Green Grants - Environmental Protection Grant
$10,000
County of Maui
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 29, 2024

Date Added

Jul 18, 2024

The County of Maui is accepting applications for its Green Grants to provide substantial funding—approximately $1.7 million—to support projects that promote sustainability. Donor Name: County of Maui State: Hawaii County: Maui County (HI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Green Grants program is managed by the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management’s Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division (EP&S). Projects led by—or with a focus on—women, youth, and traditional native Hawaiian practices and approaches are highly encouraged.  Starting July 12, 2024, applications are being accepted for the following grants: Environmental Protection Grant: Supports initiatives in invasive species management, environmental restoration, conservation and sustainability. A total of $490,000 is available for FY25, with a specific allocation of up to $10,000 for Waikapū community beautification projects.  The Green Grants program is managed by the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management's Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division (EP&S). It provides substantial funding—approximately $1.7 million—to support projects that promote sustainability. Projects led by—or with a focus on—women, youth, and traditional native Hawaiian practices and approaches are highly encouraged. Project Period Grants run for a full year, with options to align projects either by Fiscal Year (FY) or Calendar Year (CY) in 2025:  Fiscal Year (FY) 2025: July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025  Calendar Year (CY) 2025: January 1, 2025–December 31, 2025 Eligibility Criteria Funding is open to individuals, non-profit organizations, and for-profit businesses. For more information, visit County of Maui.

Environment
Nonprofits
Robert F. Orr Charitable Foundation Grant Program for Nonprofit Organizations
Contact for amount
Robert F. Orr Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

The Robert F. Orr Charitable Foundation is seeking applications to dedicate charitable, educational and scientific purposes. Donor Name: Robert F. Orr Charitable Foundation State: Hawaii, Idaho, Utah County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grantmaking Priorities Preference may be given to requests for the following: Environment foster environmental and conservation causes and programs support restoration projects Education K-12 grades STEM programs Job Training Human Services Disadvantaged Persons Disabled States served Hawaii Idaho Utah Requirements To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. For more information, visit Wells Fargo.

Education
Nonprofits
Grants to promote Economic Development in Maui County
$48,000
Office of Economic Development (OED)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to local businesses and nonprofits in Maui County for projects that promote economic development, including cultural programs, small business initiatives, technology advancements, and workforce development.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
County of Hawaiʻi Business and Industry Development 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, nonprofits, and government agencies in Hawaiʻi to develop projects that boost local business growth, job creation, and sustainability on the island.

Education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Energy Program 2024-2025
$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 improve energy efficiency, promote renewable energy, and enhance access to clean energy, particularly for disadvantaged communities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses