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To achieve a Hawai‘i in which health and wellness are accessible to all, we need to shift from an approach focused on “fixing the individual” to supporting changes identified and led by communities across Hawaiʻi.

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 Funding Opportunity.

Find Out More about Medical Research Grants

The Hawai`i Community Foundation has provided grants for elderly services for over 30 years through the Persons in Need (PIN) for Elderly Services Program, now known as the Kūpuna Aging in Place (KAP) Program for Elderly Services.

The KAP program supports nonprofit organizations to provide the following:

1. Community-based support services for low- to moderate-income kūpuna age 65 or older provided in kūpuna’s homes or at a facility

2. Tuition assistance for low- to moderate-income kūpuna age 65 or older to attend licensed adult day care or adult day health programs

3. Caregiver support services through education, support groups, and respite

Find more information about the KAP Program

This multi-year grant program supports organizations that provide a range of supportive services including community-based support, adult day care and adult day health, and caregiver support for low- to moderate-income kūpuna (seniors) age 65 and older and their caregivers, all with the goal that kūpuna in Hawaiʻi can age in place.

In alignment with the CHANGE Health and Wellness sector vision, Hawai‘i Community Foundation designated funds to support those living with disabilities. These grants are awarded to organizations in Hawaiʻi that serve individuals with disabilities with existing strategies and programs, advocacy, or infrastructure support. The intent is to strengthen support for individuals living with disabilities, increase participation and leadership in the grantmaking space from people with lived experience, and promote community-based health and wellness.

Overview/Purpose
To support organizations serving individuals with disabilities in Hawaiʻi and convene a community advisory network.

The deadline to apply online through HCF’s Grants Portal is Friday, October 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. HST.

Living with Disabilities Funding Opportunity

Contact Info
Ananda Luttet, Program Officer
ALuttet@hcf-hawaii.org

The Oscar and Rosetta Fish Speech Therapy fund was established by Oscar and Rosetta Fish to provide assistance to families with children ages 3 to 5 years old needing speech therapy

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) 935-1206

Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, ethnic group identification, creed, sex (including actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran’s status, or age in any HCF programs, services, activities, policies, hiring practices, administration, or grantmaking, and HCF does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in actions protected, or oppose action prohibited, by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights. For HCF’s full non-discrimination policy or to file a complaint of discrimination, please see our Non-Discrimination page.

Hawaiʻi Community Foundation is committed to integrity, transparency, and responsible stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. HCF may use artificial intelligence and other technology tools in support of our work. The use of such technologies is subject to appropriate human oversight and is guided by HCF’s commitment to ethical practices, privacy, security, accuracy, transparency, and accountability. 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 Hawaiʻi 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.