Children and Health Funding from Costco Foundation
Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary program needs. Organizations with public policy or advocacy components that also deliver direct services in these areas may be eligible, with applications reviewed in 4–6 weeks based on community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and budget.
Costco Foundation
Hawaii Innovative Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Hawaii can seek support for new or expanded approaches. Creag Foundation supports creative, early-stage or evolving initiatives that improve the human condition; public policy organizations with novel strategies to address social issues may be eligible to submit a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable, impact-focused solutions, including work in Hawaii. Grants provide multi-year capital plus intensive capacity-building and community support for ventures serving underserved populations across priority regions.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
McInerny Foundation Support for Hawaii Capital
Hawaii 501(c)(3) public charities needing funds for small capital projects, equipment purchases, or renovations can apply for McInerny Foundation’s General Capital support, with awards up to US $500,000. Organizations working in arts and culture, community services, education, environment, health, or human services, and with 100% board giving, may be eligible.
McInerny Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Hawaii Communities
State Farm provides Hawaii educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits with funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants from State Farm Companies Foundation can support projects like disaster preparedness, community revitalization, job training, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher education programs, which may benefit organizations working on public policy-related efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
United States-Japan Foundation Culture Grants in Hawaii
501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii presenting Japanese arts and culture projects can apply for United States-Japan Foundation mini grants, with awards up to US $5,000 for event costs like publicity, artist travel, and facility fees. Public policy groups incorporating Japanese cultural programming into lectures, symposia, or screenings may be eligible.
United States-Japan Foundation
Community Health Funding from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services can seek grants supporting food pantries, healthcare access for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides funding nationally, so Hawaii nonprofits engaged in community health or related public policy efforts may be eligible.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Public Policy
Hawaii public policy and social service nonprofits working on health, education, or humanitarian programs may be eligible for support through the Semnani Family Foundation. This private funder backs initiatives worldwide, including in the U.S., that advance healthcare access, disaster relief, literacy, and services for vulnerable populations such as women, children, and people experiencing homelessness.
Semnani Family Foundation
Community Development Funding for Nonprofits from Bank of America Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on housing, jobs, hunger, or related community development needs can seek sponsorship support, including in Hawaii. Grants from Bank of America Charitable Foundation help advance economic mobility through basic needs, workforce development, community revitalization, arts and culture, environmental initiatives, and diversity and inclusion programs in low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Marine Conservation Funding for Hawaii Nonprofits from Castle Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 5, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and public schools serving Hawaii that work on nearshore marine and coastal conservation can apply for the Harold K. L. Castle Foundation’s Nearshore Marine Resource Conservation Grant, with awards from US $100 - US $4,000,000. Grants support improved marine resource governance, pollution reduction, community-based co-management, and stronger public-sector capacity, which may benefit public policy efforts in Hawaii.
Harold K. L. Castle Foundation
Cowles Charitable Trust Grants for Nonprofits
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on education, social justice, health, arts, ethical journalism, or climate research may request up to US $10,000 from the Cowles Charitable Trust for programs or general operations. Eligible groups include Hawaii public policy organizations and nationwide nonprofits, with preference for Downstate New York and South Florida.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Early Education Funding from Castle Foundation
Applications due Sep 8, 2026
Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving instructional quality in independent preschools can seek up to US $30,000 to enhance early childhood education programs and environments. Focused on early learning for ages 0–5, the Samuel N & Mary Castle Foundation supports projects aligned with NAEYC standards, which may include policy- or systems-level work benefiting low-income families’ access to quality preschool.
Samuel N & Mary Castle Foundation
G. N. Wilcox Trust Capital Grants in Hawaii
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Hawaii 501(c)(3) organizations needing small capital funding for equipment, renovations, or building construction can apply for up to US $500,000; awards support projects under a total cost of $500,000. Grants from G. N. Wilcox Charitable Trust may benefit groups whose public policy work connects with arts, education, environment, health, human services, religion, or community needs.
G. N. Wilcox Charitable Trust
General Operating Funding for Hawaii Nonprofits via Wilcox Trust
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Hawaii 501(c)(3) organizations seeking general operating support can apply for the G. N. Wilcox Charitable Trust’s General Operating Grant, with priority for Kauai groups that already partner with the Trust. Funding can sustain work in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, religion, or community programs, including policy-related efforts.
G. N. Wilcox Charitable Trust
Community Programs Funding from G. N. Wilcox Trust
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Hawaii 501(c)(3) organizations seeking project support to improve the lives of individuals and families can apply for grants that fund arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, religion, and community programs. Grants from G. N. Wilcox Charitable Trust may benefit nonprofits with public policy-related initiatives that fit these broad fields of interest.
G. N. Wilcox Charitable Trust
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities below the Mason-Dixon line can seek funding for programs in areas like education, poverty relief, disaster relief, and health. Robinson Foundation supports a wide range of humanitarian, family, animal welfare, and veterans’ initiatives; Hawaii-based public policy groups may be eligible if they meet the Southern U.S. service requirement.
Robinson Foundation
Bank of Hawaii Foundation Grants for Hawaii
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charities undertaking major capital projects in Hawaii’s low- and moderate-income communities can apply for Bank of Hawaii Foundation’s support. Funding focuses on community development, education, human services, and arts and culture; organizations engaged in public policy advocacy that broadly impacts these communities may be eligible.
Bank of Hawaii Foundation
Community Development Funding from Bank of Hawaii
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Hawaii 501(c)(3) public charities running community development, education, human services, or arts programs in low- and moderate-income communities can access funding through Bank of Hawaii Foundation. Established organizations with strong fiscal management and diverse revenue, including advocacy groups impacting these communities, may be competitive applicants for program and project support.
Bank of Hawaii Foundation
Family Caregiver Alliance Support for Alzheimer’s Care
Applications due Oct 21, 2026
Not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and universities in Hawaii and across the U.S. supporting family or informal caregivers of adults with Alzheimer’s and related dementias can receive US $20,000 awards for existing programs. Family Caregiver Alliance supports dementia caregiving through creative expression, increasing access and reducing stigma, and public policy advocacy categories.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Hawaii working on community programs, education, arts, environment, or social services can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports museums, cultural and performing arts, schools, hospitals, youth and senior programs, disability services, environmental and wildlife efforts, and other community-based initiatives that may include public policy components.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
G. N. Wilcox Trust Grants for Hawaii Education
Applications due Jan 2, 2027
Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) learning institutions in Hawaii offering preschool–12th grade education can apply for the G. N. Wilcox Charitable Trust’s tuition aid program to support school-based financial assistance. Schools on Kauai receive priority, and programs that may benefit public policy education or civics-related curricula for youth may be eligible.
G. N. Wilcox Charitable Trust
Basic Needs and Community Grants from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes in the U.S., including Hawaii, may be eligible for Ameriprise Financial support. Ameriprise Financial supports public policy-related efforts when they align with hunger relief, housing and homelessness, adult self-sufficiency, community development, or cultural enrichment, with priority for programs engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Teacher Development Funding from Fund for Teachers
Applications due Jan 22, 2027
Full-time preK–12 teachers seeking professional development to improve classroom instruction can apply for fellow-designed fellowships that enhance skills, knowledge, and confidence. Fund for Teachers provides educators in Hawaii and across the U.S. with support for personalized learning experiences they design themselves, which must be implemented when they return to their classrooms the following year.
Fund For Teachers
Hawaii Parasitology Funding via American Society
Applications due Jan 24, 2027
Early-career parasitology researchers in Hawaii who earned a master’s or doctoral degree within the last two years can apply for the Ashton Cuckler New Investigator Award from the American Society of Parasitologists. The award covers travel, accommodation, a cash prize, and a plaque presented at the Society’s Annual Meeting, recognizing outstanding graduate research.
The American Society of Parasitologists
Hawaii Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs in Hawaii can access funding via Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based groups may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one-year projects, which can include initiatives that inform or support public policy within these fields.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Children’s Medical Care Grants from Chun Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Hawaii 501(c)(3) organizations and government units providing medical research or direct medical care for children may be eligible for Chun Foundation’s Chun Foundation Grant Program, offering US $10,000 - US $25,000. Grants support treatment costs, prescriptions, and related travel for financially needy children aged 15 and under, particularly those in Hawaii, and may benefit public policy-related health initiatives.
Chun Foundation
Youth and Community Programs Funding from Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii working on youth development, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs that build leadership, address hunger, support families, or improve local environments may be competitive, including those with a public policy component.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc