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The Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund

The Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund is dedicated to supporting statewide disaster and emergency related preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and resilience. Because we can’t predict when or where disaster will strike, the fund is designed to move quickly and flexibly across all islands, deploying resources to where the need is greatest at the moment it arises. Whether it’s Hawai‘i Island, Maui Nui, O‘ahu, or Kaua‘i, no corner of our state is out of reach.

When you give to the Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund, you're investing in a resilient Hawaiʻi before, during, and after disaster.

Your Generosity, Coordinated for Greater Impact
When disaster strikes Hawaiʻi, your gift to Hawaiʻi Community Foundation (HCF) goes to work immediately and stays at work long after the headlines fade.

HCF has a proven track record of responding to major disasters across our islands, bringing together philanthropic partners, government agencies, and community organizations to make sure every dollar given goes further. We coordinate with trusted partners who know the needs of their communities well.

How your support works
HCF approaches disaster relief in four phases because rebuilding lives and communities won’t happen overnight. Your generosity supports the full journey.

Visit our Stronger Hawaiʻi platform at www.strongerhawaii.org, to learn more about how your investment also helps connect communities with timely information, resources, and responsive grantmaking when crises unfold. The platform grows over time, expanding to meet evolving community needs long after any single disaster.

Give today. Build a stronger Hawaiʻi for tomorrow.

Help us spread the word!
Download our free Social Media Toolkit and share the mission of the Stronger Hawai‘i Fund with your friends, family, and followers. Inside you'll find ready-to-use graphics to make it easy to show your support.

Together, we can build a stronger Hawai‘i — one share at a time.

Are You a Nonprofit Seeking Support?

If your organization is responding to disaster, whether through direct relief, recovery services, or community resilience efforts, want to make it as easy as possible for you to access funding.

Nonprofits seeking support can apply through the Hawaiʻi Resilience and Response Funder Collaborative, a growing network of 25+ funders coordinated by FunderHui. Simply submit a request through the common application linked below.

How It Works

  • One application, many funders. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis across the full network of participating funders, meaning a single submission can connect your organization to multiple funding sources.
  • Built to reduce burden. We know nonprofits are stretched thin during crisis. This streamlined process is designed to minimize paperwork so you can stay focused on the communities you serve.
  • Resources move faster. There are no fixed deadlines. The rolling review ensures funding decisions happen quickly and continuously as needs evolve.

Who Is Eligible?
Nonprofit organizations, fiscally sponsored projects, and community-based groups engaged in direct response, recovery, or resilience efforts across Hawaiʻi. Applicants should demonstrate a clear connection to the communities they serve.


As of May 1, 2026, we have made the following awards from the Stronger Hawai‘i Fund:

  • Aloha MAP FS: Friends of the Future – $10K for Emergency Response (Hawaiʻi Island)
  • Aloha United Way
    • $150,000 to support operations of the 211-call center (Statewide)
    • $250,000 for Disaster Case Management Bridge Grants (Statewide)
  • Catholic Charities – $100K for Emergency Response (Oʻahu County)
  • ‘Elepaio Services – $10K for Emergency Response Efforts (City & County of Honolulu)
  • Hana Farmer's Market, FS: Hawai'i Farmers Union Foundation – $10K for Emergency Response Efforts (Maui County-Moloka‘i)
  • Ho‘aka Mana – $10K for Emergency Response Efforts (Maui County - Moloka‘i)
  • Holomua Outreach FS: Maui Grassroots Collective – $10K for Flood Response & Environmental Mitigation (Maui County/Molokaʻi)
  • Hope Services – $10k for Emergency Response Efforts (Hawai‘i County)
  • KEY Project – $10k for Emergency Response Hub at KEY Project (City & County of Honolulu)
  • Kilo'au Foundation – $10K for Emergency Response Efforts – Moloka‘i Cares (Maui County-Moloka‘i)
  • Lāhui Foundation – $10K for Emergency Response Efforts (City & County of Honolulu)
  • Living Pono Project – $10K for Emergency Response Efforts (Maui County)
  • Mākaha Community Center – $10K for Flood Response & Community Coordination (Oʻahu County)
  • Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. – $10K for Immediate Assistance & Needs Assessment (Maui County)
  • Maui Grassroots Collective – $10K for Emergency Response Efforts (Maui County)
  • Maui Rapid Response FS: Maui Grassroot Collective – $10K for Materials Support for Flood-Impacted Households (Maui County)
  • Our Hawaii Foundation: Lahaina Strong – $10K for Emergency Response Efforts (Maui County)
  • Our Kupuna – $10K for Emergency Response Efforts (Maui County - Maui)
  • PATCH – $110,000 for Child Care Provider Flood Recovery & Stabilization (Statewide)
  • Red Lightning
    • $82,620 for Emergency Response Efforts (Maui County)
    • $25,000 for Flood Response & Mitigation (Maui County/Molokaʻi)
    • $74,144 for Moloka‘i Flood Response & Mitigation (Cost Extension) (Maui County/Molokaʻi)
  • Sust‘āinable Moloka‘i – $10K for Emergency Response Efforts (Maui County)
  • Vibrant Hawai‘i – $10k for Intermediary Support to Ko‘olau Resilience Network/North Shore (City & County of Honolulu) and $5K for Storm Mitigation & Preparedness (Maui County/Molokaʻi)
  • Wahiawa Center for Community Health – $10K for Mobile Health Services (Oʻahu County)