Technology-Driven Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to tackle major social challenges can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, including organizations in Hawaii. Programs must primarily serve economically underserved communities and focus on crisis response, education access and equity, or economic empowerment, with applications accepted year-round via an initial LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Development Grants from State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives from State Farm Companies Foundation, including work in Hawaii. Grants may support disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, food insecurity, job training, and K–12 or higher education programs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Cultural Programs
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Hawaii and across the U.S. can seek funding for arts and science programs that engage youth and demonstrate lasting impact. William Randolph Hearst Foundation supports performing arts, museums, arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science initiatives, offering more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Capacity Funding from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. with audited expenses over $2 million that provide direct social services can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or general support. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help large, well-established organizations, including those in Hawaii, expand proven, scalable efforts that tackle chronic poverty and strengthen families.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations in Hawaii working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Programs must serve urban low-income children or youth in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Hawaii Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical work can apply for grants used within the U.S. With a mission to aid broad-impact organizations, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides tax-exempt organizations with funding that strengthens well-managed programs and advances the general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Grants for Community Development
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii working on community development, basic needs, workforce readiness, arts, environment, or inclusion can apply for sponsorship support from Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Funding may help build capacity for programs preserving neighborhoods, addressing hunger and shelter, or strengthening the local workforce and cultural life.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on poverty alleviation, disability services, humanitarian aid, or broader human and social services, including those serving Hawaii, can seek capacity-building and program support through grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000. With a mission to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, Gupta Family Foundation prioritizes smaller, non-sectarian organizations led by deeply committed founders or successors.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hawaii Community Resilience Funding via Castle Foundation
Applications due Aug 2, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public schools serving Koʻolau communities on Oʻahu in Hawaii can apply for the Koʻolau Pilina Fund, with awards of US $3,000 - US $15,000 to build community resilience and capacity. Grassroots efforts testing new ideas or scaling promising projects may be especially competitive.
Harold K. L. Castle Foundation
Harold K. L. Castle Foundation Support for Hawaii Marine Conservation
Full proposal due Aug 5, 2026
Harawaii nonprofits and public schools working on nearshore marine and coastal conservation can receive US $100 - US $4,000,000 to improve ocean resource health and management in Hawaii. Harold K. L. Castle Foundation provides funding for efforts like reducing land-based pollution, strengthening marine management capacity, and building community-based co-management, which can include capacity-building components for eligible organizations.
Harold K. L. Castle Foundation
Harold K. L. Castle Youth Leadership Grants in Hawaii
Full proposal due Aug 5, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and public schools in Hawaii can seek up to US $25,000 to build youth leadership, strengthen families, and support cultural and environmental education in Windward Oʻahu. Focused on community capacity, the Harold K. L. Castle Foundation prioritizes innovative, collaborative projects that nurture future leaders and enhance the region’s long-term vitality.
Harold K. L. Castle Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Capacity Grants in Hawaii
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking $1,000 - US $10,000 for children’s services, education, humanitarian aid, or environmental and animal welfare projects can apply for the Hansen Family Foundation Grant. U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% may use awards to strengthen programs and organizational capacity.
Hansen Family Foundation
Hawai'i Community Foundation Family Services Grants in Hawaii
Applications due Sep 16, 2026
Tax-exempt Hawaii organizations offering family services and parenting education to local residents can apply for Hawai'i Community Foundation’s Family Strengthening and Prevention Programs Funding Opportunity, awarding US $10,000 - US $50,000. Programs must primarily serve families with children ages 0–5, operate in Hawai‘i, and collaborate with other providers to prevent foster care entry.
Hawai'i Community Foundation
Hawaii Foster Care Capacity Funding via Geist Foundation
Applications due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit and religious organizations in Hawaii serving foster children, their caregivers, and transitioning foster youth can seek US $5,000 - US $40,000 to strengthen organizational capacity. Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation supports efforts such as governance, leadership, evaluation, resource development, internal operations, program design, staff transitions, and staff training.
Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation
Storytelling Capacity Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii working on preservation, education, or wellness can seek more than US $50,000 to build storytelling capacity and share their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports projects that highlight work in areas like environmental conservation, early childhood education, mental health, food access, and outdoor recreation.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
National Trust Preservation Grants for Hawaii
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Focused on historic preservation, National Trust for Historic Preservation invites Hawaii public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofits to seek US $2,500 - US $5,000 for planning, education, and outreach projects. Funding can support preservation planning, community forums, organizational capacity building, and innovative public education efforts that introduce new audiences to preservation.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Hawaii Nonprofit Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on areas like education, poverty relief, health, disaster relief, or family and youth services may be eligible for support that strengthens their work, including capacity-building efforts. Robinson Foundation provides Southern U.S. charities with single-year funding; Hawaii organizations with relevant programs serving this region could benefit.
Robinson Foundation
Arts and Culture Grants for Hawaii Nonprofits
Full proposal due Oct 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts and culture organizations in Hawaii can receive US $5,000 - US $15,000 to support programs and projects in heritage preservation, community arts, arts education, and presenting or performing arts. Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts funding may also help strengthen organizational capacity while advancing culture, arts, and humanities statewide.
Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Hawaii Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Hawaii nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national private foundation supports charitable initiatives that respect people, life, and the environment, and Hawaii organizations with related capacity-building needs may be eligible.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Basic Needs Grants from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations, including those in Hawaii, can apply for TJX Foundation grants to support basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Eligible groups must be within 15 miles of a TJX site, align with its mission, and submit an eligibility questionnaire and letter of inquiry.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for Hawaii Nonprofits
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Hawaii 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental or human services work can access funding through Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants are generally unrestricted and may be used for general operating or program expenses, which can help strengthen organizational capacity.
Lawrence Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Hawaii Nonprofits
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services such as economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief in Hawaii can seek project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S.-based community-benefit nonprofits in areas like homelessness, hunger, literacy, health access, and job readiness where O'Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Hawaii Youth Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii working on youth education, housing, food security, environmental stewardship, or related community programs can seek US $30,000 - US $350,000 through the True Inspiration Awards. Chick Fil A Foundation supports initiatives that care for people, address hunger, strengthen communities, and care for the planet across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and beyond.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
National Trust Grants for Hawaii Battlefields
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
With a mission to strengthen preservation capacity, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides Hawaii nonprofits and public agencies with funding to plan and promote battlefield and related historic site preservation. Eligible projects include planning, professional consulting, organizational capacity building, and public education or outreach efforts, with awards ranging from US $2,500 - US $10,000.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Capacity Building Awards for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for national recognition and support through the Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award. Focused on collaborative, capacity-building initiatives, it honors U.S. nonprofits demonstrating measurable social impact; Hawaii organizations with exemplary cross-sector partnerships may be competitive candidates.
Mutual Of America Foundation