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Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Supporting Transitioning Foster Youth

The Foundation supports the Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative, a Co-Investment site with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative. In concert with this initiative, the Foundation is offering a Request for Proposals to provide support to Hawaii’s transitioning foster youth through projects that are aligned with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative and the Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative. Grant seekers are encouraged to align their proposals with the goals of the initiatives and to visit the Jim Casey website for more information at www.jimcaseyyouth.org.

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Online Application Deadlines:
• Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 4:00 p.m. HST
• Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4:00 p.m. HST
• Monday, September 15, 2025, 4:00 p.m. HST

Contact
If you have questions about this funding opportunity, please contact Jarissa Lum via e-mail at
jlum@hcf-hawaii.org or call (808) 566-5522 or toll-free from neighbor islands (888) 731-
3863.

Hawai‘i Community Foundation

O‘ahu

827 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 537-6333

Kaua‘i

4268 Rice Street, Suite K
Līhu‘e, HI 96766
(808) 245-4585

Maui

395 Dairy Road, Unit G
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 242-6184

Hawai‘i Island

PO Box #1476
Hilo, HI 96721
(808) 935-1209

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Hawaiʻi Community Foundation is committed to integrity, transparency, and responsible stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. We rely on the community to help ensure that charitable funds are used ethically and effectively and that resources reach those who need them most. If you suspect or have knowledge of fraud, waste, or abuse related to our programs, grants, or operations, you can report it confidentially to reportfraud@hcf-hawaii.org or (808) 566-5597 or to the State of Hawai‘i Department of the Attorney General, Tax & Charities Division at ATG.Charities@Hawaii.gov or (808) 586-1480. Mahalo for helping us safeguard our mission and serve our community with accountability.