Seeking a Grant
Hawai‘i Community Foundation invests charitable funds in communities across the State primarily through nonprofit organizations. Our core programs are designed to support a stronger nonprofit sector as we believe that these organizations are one cornerstone of a vibrant civic society. Our Organizational Effectiveness program strengthens nonprofits by funding their work on organizational capacity building, leadership development, and board governance training. In recent years, Hawai‘i Community Foundation has partnered with various government agencies to bring critical resources to programs in the areas of health and human services. We administer a number of grantmaking programs with targeted purposes or an island-based focus. Hawai‘i Community Foundation also assists several private foundations in delivering their grantmaking programs according to their specific strategies.
In 2012, the Hawai‘i Community Foundation will begin to offer online applications through our Nonprofit Gateway. The first grant programs to offer online applications beginning January 3, 2012 are Ewa Beach Community Fund, Organizational Capacity Building – Planning, and Ka Papa O Kakuhiewa. For more information on the Nonprofit Gateway, click here.
Each competitive grant programs have their own funding priorities and proposal requirements. To find the funding sources that best apply to your work, choose from one of the options below to begin your search.
Please click here to download the Foundation Proposal Submission Deadlines.
(Also referred to as "Request for Proposals" or RFPs)
Rolling deadline
Organizational Capacity Building
These grants are intended to help nonprofits plan for a smooth transition from one Executive Director (ED) to the next, prior to hiring the new Executive Director. This may be an opportunity to revisit the mission in order to be clear about what an organization needs in a new ED. It may also be an opportunity to revisit the ED's job description and be sure that the board has realistic expectations of a new ED. These grants will not pay for an interim ED, or the costs of recruiting and hiring a new ED.
Rolling deadline
Organizational Capacity Building
These grants support the planning and negotiation phase of strategic restructuring or partnership between 2 nonprofits. Strategic restructuring/partnerships involve more than simple collaboration, they involve the sharing of decision-making and possibly governance; mutual commitment for the foreseeable future; integration of organizational systems, structures or programs, and possibly, even the dissolution of an organization(s).
Education
"The von Hamm Fund will not be accepting proposals in 2012." The von Hamm Fund for Business Education assists in increasing the knowledge and skills necessary in the business sector. Programs include those that focus on youth entrepreneurship, improving general business skills, learning about finance and banking or developing small business plans.
Community Capacity Building, Education, Environment
"The Group 70 Foundation Fund will not be accepting proposals in 2012." The fund supports projects that contribute to a better living environment in Hawai‘i. 2009's focus was “Creating sustainable, compassionate and resilient communities in Hawai'i where all people flourish for generations to come."
Health
The purpose of the Hawaii Tobacco Prevention & Control Trust Fund's cessation program is to build, enhance, deliver and sustain effective cessation services throughout the state of Hawaii. Although there is no confirmed grantmaking round scheduled for 2012, we encourage you to please stay in contact with HCF staff for any future updates.
Health
The purpose of the Hawaii Tobacco Prevention & Control Trust Fund's prevention program is to support programs that concentrate on the protective factor of school connectedness (school attachment) to build strong, healthy, resilient youth and young adults. There is ample evidence to show that increasing protective factors among youth promotes positive behaviors and discourages risky behaviors. Although there is no confirmed grantmaking round scheduled for 2012, we encourage you to please stay in contact with HCF staff for any future updates.
Human Services
The purpose of the Hawai‘i Children's Trust Fund is to support the prevention of child abuse and neglect. This funding supports programs that expand/replicate effective community-based approaches or develop innovative programs with a means to measure impact. The deadline for this RFP has passed.
Human Services
The purpose of the Hawai‘i Children’s Trust Fund is to support the prevention of child abuse and neglect. This funding supports the implementation of public awareness messages and activities that increase awareness of nationally recognized protective factors and lead to behavioral changes that support the primary and secondary prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Environment
The Hawaii Community Foundation (HCF) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Restoration Center (NOAA RC) are pleased to announce year two of the Community-based Coastal Restoration Grant Program, a funding opportunity for on-the-ground coastal and marine restoration projects led by local community groups and community-based partnerships.
Private Foundation Services
The Kaneta Foundation supports widespread, innovative programs that foster the spiritual welfare of the community as a whole.
The New Moon Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation has closed.
Human Services
To provide speech therapy for needy children aged 3-5. The next grantmaking round will be in the Fall of 2012
Human Services
The goal of the PIN program for Elderly Services is to “support Hawai‘i’s poor/frail elderly, 65 and older, as they age in place.” This is accomplished through funding qualified non-profit organizations that provide direct access to medical care, basic needs, chore services and adult day care programs. The Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) is inviting submission of an application from current PIN grantees and those organizations that HCF has identified as being eligible to apply only. The next grant making round will be in 2011.
Leadership Development
The PONO Program is a 10-month dynamic, peer-centered leadership development program for mid-career nonprofit executives. PONO's goal is to create a network of empowered, innovative, and resilient executives, capable of navigating change and moving their organizations towards social innovation with greater impact.
Geographic Specific Funds
Grants from the Richard Smart Fund are available to organizations based in Waimea on Hawai'i Island through the four Organizational Capacity Building RFPs: Executive Transitions, Implementation, Planning, and Strategic Partnerships.
Education
Schools of the Future (SOTF) is a five-year, capacity building initiative designed to transform the learning environments and teaching strategies of independent schools in support of student-centered, project-based learning. New proposals are not being accepted at this time.
To learn more about SOTF please see the link below.
Geographic Specific Funds
"The Maui Quarantine Fund will not be accepting proposals in 2012."
The purpose of the Maui Quarantine Fund is to "promote the health, welfare and well-being of the inhabitants of the island of Maui." Grantmaking focus is for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment on the island of Maui of 1) disease 2) physical and mental illness and 3) infection.
09/15/2011
09/15/2011
Human Services, Private Foundation Services
Supports the enhancements of the lives of foster children by providing items and services that allow them to enjoy a quality of life similar to that of their naturally parented peers.
01/10/2012
01/10/2012
Community Capacity Building, Education, Geographic Specific Funds, Social Change
In honor of Richard Smart's legacy for the community of Waimea on Hawai'i Island, HCF has created the "Ho'ohui'O Waimea - Waimea Coming Together" grant program. This grant supports organizations, community projects and collaborative efforts in Waimea that strengthen existing and build new connections between the people of Waimea. Through this grant program, HCF hopes to encourage people and community organizations to get involved in making Waimea a great place to live.
01/17/2012
01/17/2012
Community Capacity Building, Private Foundation Services
Supports projects to increase the capacity of organizations and programs to deliver and grow quality services to foster children and their families.
01/17/2012
Geographic Specific Funds
Supports foster children and their families.
01/17/2012
Community Capacity Building, Education, Private Foundation Services
The Foundation supports the Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative, a Co-Investment site with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative.
02/01/2012
02/01/2012
Private Foundation Services
The Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation supports projects that benefit the people of Maui County.
02/01/2012
Geographic Specific Funds
The Kahuku Community Fund was established by the Estate of James Campbell in 2005 “to be used for charitable and community purposes within the geographic district of Kahuku, bounded by Turtle Bay and Malaekahana.” Preference is given to projects that address educational opportunities; recreational opportunities; economic sufficiency; social conditions; health care; strategic action plan around future development of the Kahuku community; housing opportunities; cultural arts, practices and values of the Ko‘olauloa moku.
02/01/2012
Organizational Capacity Building
Planning grants support an organization's planning efforts, this includes the development of a strategic plan, technology plan, fund development plan, marketing or communications plan, business plan, or organizational assessment.
02/03/2012
02/03/2012
Geographic Specific Funds
The Kuki'o Community Fund is interested in supporting programs that offer out-of-school activities for children, youth and families that contribute to increasing positive social development and reducing risk-taking behaviors. For Hawai'i Island with a preference for the West Hawai'i geographic area.
02/14/2012
02/14/2012
Geographic Specific Funds
Created in 1995 to support activities and projects of charitable agencies that work to improve the quality of life of the residents of the ‘Ewa area.
03/01/2012
03/01/2012
Private Foundation Services
The Atherton Family Foundation supports a broad spectrum of programs and projects that benefit the people of Hawai‘i.
03/01/2012
Private Foundation Services
The Cooke Foundation supports endeavors in the community that the family believes will make a significant difference in the betterment and welfare of the people of Hawai‘i.
03/01/2012
Social Change
For several years, the Hawai’i Community Foundation operated the Mo’ Bettah Together grantmaking program to foster social networks within and among communities as a way of promoting positive community change. The Hawai’i Community Foundation and the Hawaii People’s Fund have a partnership to co-fund projects that support progressive social change. The Hawai’i Community Foundation believes that together we will be able to do more to promote community-based social change.
03/09/2012
03/09/2012
Environment, Geographic Specific Funds
To promote natural resource conservation through environmental education, media projects, hands-on natural resource stewardship projects and alternative, renewable energy projects in the Kapolei and Waianae communities. Projects must benefit the geographical community identified by the zip codes of 96707 (Kapolei) and 96792 (Waianae). This fund will be accepting online applications this year. Please check back after January 9, 2012 to access the online application.
03/16/2012
03/16/2012
Health
The Medical Research Program supports clinical and basic research in a variety of areas determined by the source of funding. For specific areas of research refer to the RFP. This program will be accepting online applications this year. Please check back after January 25, 2012 to access the online application.
03/30/2012
03/30/2012
Environment
The Pikake Fund provides support for film or video projects on environmental protection efforts. Grantmaking only occurs in even numbered years. Proposals for the next grant round will be accepted after January 31, 2012. The Pikake Fund will be accepting online applications this year. Please check back approximately two months prior to the deadline to access the online application.
04/23/2012
04/23/2012
Organizational Capacity Building
Implementation grants support organizations that are prepared to move forward with the implementation of a capacity building project.
04/26/2012
04/26/2012
Geographic Specific Funds
The purpose of the Fund is to promote and enrich the lifestyle of the residents of Lana‘i through the support of educational, cultural and recreational activities for the Lana‘i community with special emphasis on youth, young adults and senior citizens. This fund will be accepting online applications this year. Please check back approximately two months prior to the deadline to access the online application.
05/15/2012
05/15/2012
Leadership Development
The Hawai'i Emerging Leaders Program (HELP) brings together senior staff from nonprofit organizations for a dynamic seven-month, peer-centered professional learning experience.
05/15/2012
Community Capacity Building, Private Foundation Services
Supports projects to increase the capacity of organizations and programs to deliver and grow quality services to foster children and their families.
05/15/2012
Geographic Specific Funds
Supports foster children and their families.
05/15/2012
Community Capacity Building, Education, Private Foundation Services
The Foundation supports the Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative, a Co-Investment site with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative.
06/01/2012
06/01/2012
Private Foundation Services
The Atherton Family Foundation supports a broad spectrum of programs and projects that benefit the people of Hawai‘i.
06/15/2012
06/15/2012
Human Services
Supports programs that lead to the healthy development of Hawai'i's young children and youth. Two areas of focus: 1) Youth (ages 6-20 years old) and 2) Young Children and their families (ages birth to 5 years old). This fund will be accepting online applications this year. Please check back approximately two months prior to the deadline to access the online application.
06/22/2012
06/22/2012
Education
To increase the access to and quality of literacy programs for Hawai‘i's residents.
For Family Literacy Programs, the focus is on families with young children (ages 0-8) that focus on programs that increase the educational achievement of both children and adults to improve the family's economic status over time. Family Literacy & Hawai'i Pizza Hut Literacy will hold only one grantmaking round in 2012. This program will be accepting online applications this year. Please check back approximately two months prior to the deadline to access the online application.
07/02/2012
07/02/2012
Geographic Specific Funds
The purpose of this fund is to support organizations and projects that benefit the people, flora and fauna of Kaua‘i. Funding is available for a broad range of community needs, including culture and arts, education, environment, health and human services. Please check back approximately two months prior to the deadline to access the application.
07/02/2012
Health
The purpose of the Le‘ahi Fund is to "support programs of research and education in, and the prevention of, pulmonary disease". This award is intended for junior faculty members of University of Hawai‘i (and other Hawai‘i based universities). Applications will be accepted in 2012. This fund will be accepting online applications this year. Please check back approximately two months prior to the deadline to access the online application.
07/02/2012
Health
The purpose of the Le‘ahi Fund is “to support programs of research and education in, and the prevention of, pulmonary disease.” This fund will be accepting online applications this year. Please check back approximately two months prior to the deadline to access the online application.
07/02/2012
Organizational Capacity Building
Implementation grants support organizations that are prepared to move forward with the implementation of a capacity building project.
07/02/2012
Organizational Capacity Building
Planning grants support an organization's planning efforts, this includes the development of a strategic plan, technology plan, fund development plan, marketing or communications plan, business plan, or organizational assessment.
08/01/2012
08/01/2012
Private Foundation Services
The Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation supports projects that benefit the people of Maui County.
08/13/2012
08/13/2012
Community Capacity Building, Education, Geographic Specific Funds, Social Change
In honor of Richard Smart's legacy for the community of Waimea on Hawai'i Island, HCF has created the "Ho'ohui'O Waimea - Waimea Coming Together" grant program. This grant supports organizations, community projects and collaborative efforts in Waimea that strengthen existing and build new connections between the people of Waimea. Through this grant program, HCF hopes to encourage people and community organizations to get involved in making Waimea a great place to live.
09/04/2012
09/04/2012
Private Foundation Services
The Atherton Family Foundation supports a broad spectrum of programs and projects that benefit the people of Hawai‘i.
09/04/2012
Private Foundation Services
The Cooke Foundation supports endeavors in the community that the family believes will make a significant difference in the betterment and welfare of the people of Hawai‘i.
09/04/2012
Geographic Specific Funds
The East Hawai‘i Fund was established in 2010 by a group of local citizens and it continues to grow through additional contributions and planned gifts from donors in the community. The Fund supports organizations and people who are working together to address an issue of concern to the East Hawai‘i community, on Hawai‘i Island (Waipi'o Valley to Waiohinu). Please check back approximately two months prior to the deadline to access the application.
09/04/2012
Social Change
For several years, the Hawai’i Community Foundation operated the Mo’ Bettah Together grantmaking program to foster social networks within and among communities as a way of promoting positive community change. The Hawai’i Community Foundation and the Hawaii People’s Fund have a partnership to co-fund projects that support progressive social change. The Hawai’i Community Foundation believes that together we will be able to do more to promote community-based social change.
09/14/2012
09/14/2012
Community Capacity Building, Private Foundation Services
Supports projects to increase the capacity of organizations and programs to deliver and grow quality services to foster children and their families.
09/14/2012
Private Foundation Services
The purpose of the Foundation's Enhancements for Foster Children program is to enhance the lives of foster children by providing items and services that allow them to enjoy a quality of life similar to that of their peers.
09/14/2012
Geographic Specific Funds
Supports foster children and their families.
09/14/2012
Community Capacity Building, Education, Private Foundation Services
The Foundation supports the Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative, a Co-Investment site with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative.
10/01/2012
10/01/2012
Geographic Specific Funds
Supports programs that improve the quality of life for residents of West Hawai'i, on Hawai'i Island (West Kohala through Hawaiian Ocean View Estates). Please check back approximately two months prior to the deadline to access the application.
12/03/2012
12/03/2012
Private Foundation Services
The Atherton Family Foundation supports a broad spectrum of programs and projects that benefit the people of Hawai‘i.
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Supports collaborative action around a critical community issue
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Supports Business Education; Literacy/Family Literacy
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Supports Environmental Video and Natural Resources Conservation
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Supports grantmaking in 'Ewa Beach; Kamuela; Kaua'i; Lana'i; Maui, East Hawai'i and West Hawai'i
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Supports Medical Research, Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, and Crystal Meth Initiative
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Supports Children and Youth, and Family Strengthening, Hawai`i Children's Trust Fund
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Supports leadership development programs
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Supports projects that strengthen organizational infrastructure, internal management and board governance
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Supports programs and projects across a wide variety of disciplines
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Support groups and projects focused on achieving progressive social change.
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