AES Hawaii Foundation Grants for Hawaii Communities
Nonprofit and community organizations in Hawaii can seek support for programs in social justice, education and workforce development, environmental stewardship, and community health and resilience. AES Hawaii Foundation supports initiatives near its renewable energy projects and may also fund efforts with statewide impact that provide measurable, long-term benefits to local communities.
AES HAWAII FOUNDATION
Early-Stage Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 in flexible support for scaling operations and impact, including in Hawaii. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports scalable, systems-focused solutions that directly benefit underserved communities, offering multi-year capital plus intensive capacity-building and peer community connections.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants
State Farm's Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants aim to enhance community safety, development, and education. Focused on long-term impact, they support initiatives in auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, and educational programs. Eligible recipients include nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities. However, funding is not available for individuals, religious programs, or organizations outside the U.S. By addressing critical community needs, these grants foster safer and more resilient neighborhoods.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Partnerships
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides grants to organizations focused on improving the lives of children in urban poverty in the U.S., India, and South Africa. They prioritize projects in education, health, and family economic stability. Grants typically do not exceed 25% of a project's budget or 10% of an organization's annual expenses. The foundation seeks to partner with organizations already making an impact, ensuring funding supports impactful social enterprises.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Operating Support Funding from Hawaii OCS
Nonprofit organizations in Hawaii seeking operating support for program expenses can apply for legislative Grants-in-Aid under this Operating GIA Grant. Grants from Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations: Office of Community Services help eligible nonprofits cover ongoing service and activity costs, provided they meet state incorporation, governance, licensing, and nondiscrimination requirements.
Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations: Office of Community Services (OCS)
Semnani Family Foundation Grants
The Semnani Family Foundation, established in 1993, is dedicated to supporting marginalized communities worldwide through health, education, and disaster relief initiatives. Founded by Khosrow and Ghazaleh Semnani, it began by funding an orphanage in Romania. The foundation also operates locally, providing free healthcare through the Maliheh Free Clinic in Utah. Its commitment to human welfare drives impactful partnerships in countries such as Afghanistan, India, and South Africa, focusing on the most vulnerable populations.
Semnani Family Foundation
Shaw's Supermakets Charitable Foundation Support for Hawaii Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools in Hawaii working on hunger, youth and education, or health and nutrition can seek operating and program support that strengthens local neighborhoods. Focused on community well-being, Shaw's Supermakets Charitable Foundation invites applicants serving areas where they operate; an employee sponsor is required for Hawaii requests.
Shaw's Supermakets Charitable Foundation
General Operating Grants for U.S. Nonprofits via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Focused on charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, this grant invites U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations to request support for programs and operations. Hawaii nonprofits that are tax-exempt under federal (and, where applicable, California) law may be eligible if funds are used within the U.S. and not for individuals, campaigns, or lobbying.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding for Nonprofits from Bank of America Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii seeking support for community-focused programs can apply for the Bank of America Foundation Sponsorship Program, which funds economic mobility and social progress initiatives. Grants from Bank of America Charitable Foundation help advance basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts and culture, environmental efforts, and diversity and inclusion programming.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Family Caregiver Alliance Support for Alzheimer’s Programs
Applications due Oct 20, 2026
Not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and universities in Hawaii and across the U.S. that run programs for family or informal caregivers of adults with Alzheimer’s or related dementias can receive recognition awards of US $20,000 for completed work. Family Caregiver Alliance honors innovative efforts in creative expression, access and stigma reduction, and public policy change.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Hawaii Operating Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking operating or program support for environmental or human services work in Hawaii can apply for unrestricted grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. The Lawrence Foundation accepts requests from U.S.-headquartered organizations with projects in the U.S. or abroad within its stated priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Youth and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Castle Foundation
Full proposal due Nov 4, 2026
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) public charity status and public schools in Hawaii can seek funding to strengthen Windward Oʻahu’s youth, families, culture, and natural resources. With a mission to build community assets, Harold K. L. Castle Foundation supports innovative, collaborative programs, including small preschool improvements up to US $25,000, that nurture future community leaders and mālama ʻāina mindsets.
Harold K. L. Castle Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grant
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation offers grants to support diverse initiatives, including museums, educational programs, and environmental activities. Aiming to make a significant impact with modest funding, the Foundation targets IRS-qualified non-profits in the U.S. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $20,000, fostering community development and enhancement. Organizations focused on youth, seniors, and individuals with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply, as the Foundation seeks to empower those in need.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Hawaii Youth Development Funding via Lithia Motors
Applications due Nov 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth development and leadership in Hawaii can access funding through Lithia Motors’ Lithia 4Kids program. Grants from Lithia Motors help Hawaii nonprofits enrich the lives of children and families through local programs, events, and community initiatives connected to nearby Lithia store communities.
Lithia Motors
Spark Good: Strengthening Community - Local Grants
Applications due Nov 30, 2026
The Spark Good: Strengthening Community Local Grants program by the Wal-Mart Foundation empowers local organizations through grants ranging from $250 to $5000. This initiative aims to enhance community welfare by supporting diverse projects, including animal shelters and educational programs. Eligible organizations must have a verified Spark Good account, ensuring funds are allocated effectively to meet local needs and foster community development. Together, we can create lasting impacts through small yet significant actions.
Wal-Mart Foundation
Hawaii Foster Youth Capacity Funding via Geist Foundation
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Hawaii 501(c)(3) and religious nonprofits serving foster children, their caregivers, and transitioning foster youth can apply for capacity-building support, with awards from US $5,000 - US $40,000. Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation funds projects that strengthen governance, leadership, evaluation, resource development, operations, program design, staff transitions, and staff training.
Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation
Hawaii Family Services Funding via Hawai'i Community Foundation
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Tax-exempt Hawaii organizations providing family-strengthening and prevention services can receive US $10,000 - US $50,000 to support programs that keep children and youth out of foster care. Hawai'i Community Foundation funds Hawaii-based programs serving mostly families with children ages 0–5, especially those offering family services or parenting education and collaborating with other providers.
Hawai'i Community Foundation
Hawai'i Community Foundation Grants for Hawaii Foster Youth
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Hawaii tax-exempt organizations supporting transitioning foster youth can apply for Hawai'i Community Foundation’s Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation grants, awarding US $10,000 - US $75,000 for aligned programs in Hawaii. Funding can support multi-year projects that improve permanence, education, employment, housing, health, social capital, and financial capability for foster youth ages 14–24.
Hawai'i Community Foundation
Bayer Fund Support for Hawaii Health Programs
Full proposal due Mar 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and eligible public institutions in Hawaii offering cancer or cardiovascular disease education, awareness, or support services can seek invitation-only program funding that must be completed within one year. With a mission to strengthen health and wellness, Bayer Fund provides evidence-based programs with support that may include limited overhead and evaluation costs near its Hawaii sites.
Bayer Fund
Hansen Family Foundation Grant
Applications due Mar 23, 2027
The Hansen Family Foundation Grant seeks to empower organizations that uphold the American values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Focused on diverse causes like children, education, animals, environmental conservation, humanitarian efforts, and arts, the foundation is committed to supporting initiatives that create positive change. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, while political campaigns and organizations with high budgets or overheads are ineligible. This grant fosters impactful contributions to society.
Hansen Family Foundation
Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation Justice Grants in Hawaii
Applications due Apr 3, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Hawaii can seek project-based funding to support women’s and children’s legal access, safety, health, and education. Grants from Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation help Hawaii groups reduce abuse and domestic violence, improve financial independence, and expand legal and support services, with awards typically ranging from US $500 - US $5,000.
Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation
Rural Arts Operating Funding from Laura Jane Musser Fund
Applications due Jun 11, 2027
Nonprofit rural arts organizations in Hawaii and other eligible areas can use this grant for general operating support to sustain or expand literary, visual, music, and performing arts programs. Grants from Laura Jane Musser Fund help small-budget 501(c)(3) arts groups increase community access, engagement, and support, with awards up to US $12,000.
Laura Jane Musser Fund
Mutual of America Support for Community Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Hawaii nonprofit organizations leading strong community partnerships can access recognition and support through the Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. These U.S.-based awards honor nonprofits that collaborate as equal partners across sectors, demonstrate measurable community impact, and offer models that can be replicated or scaled to address significant social issues.
Mutual Of America Foundation
State of Hawai‘i Homeland Security Grants for Hawaii Security
Applications due Jul 25, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Hawaii at high risk of terrorist or extremist attack can seek funding for physical security upgrades and related preparedness activities. State of Hawai‘i Office of Homeland Security supports security-focused nonprofits in Hawaii by passing through FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program, offering up to US $200,000 per award for target hardening, planning, equipment, training, and exercises.
State of Hawai‘i Office of Homeland Security
Gupta Family Foundation Grant
Applications due Jul 31, 2027
The Gupta Family Foundation Grant aims to empower disadvantaged individuals by providing financial support to organizations that foster self-reliance. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, the foundation offers grants ranging from $5,000 to over $250,000, prioritizing smaller organizations with a strong commitment to their missions. Eligibility typically includes US-based IRS 501(c)(3) entities, with operations extending to countries like India and Kenya. The foundation emphasizes mission alignment and effective resource allocation to ensure maximum impact.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hawaii Water Infrastructure Funding via USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2027
Eligible rural local governments, nonprofits, and tribes in Hawaii can access funding to construct or repair drinking water transmission lines and develop new water sources or treatment facilities. Grants from USDA Rural Development help communities prepare for or recover from disasters that threaten safe, reliable drinking water, which may indirectly stabilize operating capacity for local organizations.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
USDA Rural Water Infrastructure Grants in Hawaii
Applications due Sep 30, 2027
State and local governments, private nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes in rural Hawaii can seek funding to develop or improve water, wastewater, solid waste, and stormwater systems. Focused on sanitation and clean drinking water, USDA: Rural Development supports projects including construction, upgrades, and related legal, engineering, and start-up costs in eligible small communities.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)