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Find nonprofit grants in Hawaii, including opportunities in Honolulu, Hilo, and Kailua. Updated listings for 501(c)(3) organizations statewide.
9,000+
Available grants
$3.22B
Total funding
$5K
Median grant
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We envision an equitable and vibrant Hawai‘i where all of our island communities thrive.
Our Mission
We inspire generosity, advocate for equity, forge connections and invest in community to create a better Hawai‘i.
Strengthening Hawai‘i’s Communities
Indigenous Knowledge and Culture
HCF is committed to perpetuating Indigenous knowledge and culture rooted in this place. By supporting the passing of knowledge across generations, we strengthen connections to ʻāina and community well‑being. Through targeted grantmaking and partnerships, HCF invests in organizations that bridge ancestral knowledge from the past to the present and future - ensuring it endures for generations.
Huakaʻi Travel Grants Funding Opportunity
The Huakaʻi Travel Grants Funding Opportunity will award funds to Hawaiʻi-based organizations and programs to support increased access to Native Hawaiian cultural places and activities across Hawai‘i, to perpetuate Indigenous knowledge and culture. This opportunity is targeted to reach individuals that experience barriers or challenges to accessing cultural places and activities in person, including those living in rural communities. Applicants may request support for travel within the state, including interisland or within-island travel, to provide access to Native Hawaiian cultural places and activities to support cultural learning and connection. The travel grant can be used to expand activities of a specific program or can support a new program.
To advance the long-term vision of perpetuating Indigenous knowledge and culture by expanding access to Native Hawaiian cultural experiences, the Huaka‘i Travel Grants awarded up to $5,000 to Hawai‘i-based organizations to bring participants to meaningful opportunities to connect with Indigenous knowledge, cultural practices, or important locations within the state.
About DHHL Grants
As part of the Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) makes available annual grant funding to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit native Hawaiians. DHHL has offered grants in several program areas over the years as a means of implementing the community development component of the rehabilitation fund. Grant offerings reflect the department’s priorities and community interests.
Grant for Program Implementation located in Existing Homesteads
DHHL is seeking grant proposals statewide for improvements to facilities located in existing homesteads on Hawaiian Home Lands. The facility must serve existing homestead communities and benefit DHHL homestead lessees. Proposed projects may include but are not limited to any project listed in any HHC-approved DHHL Regional Plan, including those listed as "Potential" or "Priority" Projects.
Projects may include but are not limited to all project phases: planning, due diligence, design, construction for infrastructure, and community facilities in existing homesteads. Projects must benefit DHHL homestead lessees in implementing their homestead visions as described in DHHL Regional Plans. Partnerships and teams of DHHL beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries, including individuals and organizations, are encouraged to apply. Projects must be beneficiary-driven, demonstrate beneficiary leadership and assistance, and benefit existing DHHL homestead lessees.
Hawaii grants for nonprofits provide funding to support environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and community health programs. The following grants empower organizations to address local challenges, enhance sustainability, and protect Hawaii’s natural and cultural resources.
Explore 135 funding opportunities for nonprofits in Hawaii, with $10.3M in resources. Instrumentl assists nonprofits with funding discovery, deadline notifications, and strategic insights to support impactful initiatives across the islands.
How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Hawaii grants for Nonprofits?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Hawaii Grants for Nonprofits?
Grants are most commonly $20,000.
There are currently 100+ grants available to nonprofits in Hawaii. Of these, 49 have average awards greater than $25,000.
Among these grants, 3,000+ are dedicated to education and 2,000+ are dedicated to art & culture. Additionally, there are 100+ grants that support nonprofit programs and projects and 22 that support general operating expenses.
When deciding which type of funder to seek grants from, nonprofits should consider their organizational objectives as well as their capacity. Keep in mind that government grants offer larger awards but require strict reporting and compliance.
The best time to pursue grants in Hawaii is during Q1 because 31.1% of grant deadlines occur during this quarter, giving nonprofits the most possibilities to win funding. Alternatively, Q4 only accounts for 20.2% of grant deadlines. Prioritizing your grant strategy during Hawaii's peak fundraising times will help increase your chances of success.
Through Instrumentl, organizations are more easily finding and winning more grants in Hawaii. Instrumentl provides nonprofits with tools to discover grants and maintain deadline tracking to help smooth out the grant lifecycle.
Through Instrumentl, organizations can explore more than 20,000 currently available grants and 400,000 funding sources to prevent missing appropriate opportunities in Hawaii or any other state. Read our article, How to Find Foundation Grants, to discover foundation grant-finding strategies.