Children and Health Funding from Costco Foundation
Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary support of community-based programs. Organizations with history-related projects that also advance child welfare, education, or human and social services in local communities may be eligible to apply.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Youth Welfare Grants
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children’s health, education, development, and welfare worldwide can apply for grants up to US $15,000 from the Dan Paul Foundation. With a mission to enrich youth, it supports programs such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, and youth-focused environmental education, including projects based in Hawaii.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Alexander & Baldwin Grants for Hawaii Communities
Nonprofit charities in Hawaii can seek funding for health and human services, education, community, culture and arts, and environmental and land stewardship projects that improve local quality of life. Alexander & Baldwin supports organizations with strong community backing, including history-related and cultural initiatives, and may fund general operating expenses as well as special programs.
Alexander & Baldwin
Community Health and Education Funding from Labcorp
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or community services, including those in Hawaii, can seek support for programs like food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides funding to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations and equivalent charities that fit these priorities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Support for History
Hawaii history organizations and related nonprofits can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support programs that advance education, literacy, and human and social services. International and U.S.-based projects serving marginalized communities, including work in health, disaster relief, and vulnerable populations, may also be considered under the foundation’s global mission.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with charitable, scientific, medical, educational, or related programs in the U.S., including Hawaii, may be eligible for support from the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. Focused on impactful, well-managed organizations, this funding could assist Hawaii groups whose history or humanities work fits within these broader categories and serves the general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Gupta Family Foundation Grants for Hawaii Nonprofits
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Hawaii working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for human and social services from Gupta Family Foundation. U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s, and certain foreign entities via affidavit, may be eligible if they are small, non-sectarian, and operate efficiently with most funds reaching beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Community and Youth Funding for Nonprofits from Harold K. L. Castle Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 5, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and public schools in Hawaii can seek up to US $25,000 to strengthen Windward Oʻahu’s cultural legacy, youth and families, and natural resources. With a mission to build community assets, Harold K. L. Castle Foundation supports innovative, collaborative projects that nurture future leaders and may include history and heritage-focused programming.
Harold K. L. Castle Foundation
Arts and Education Grants for Nonprofits from Cowles Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) charitable organizations can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust grants of up to US $10,000 to support arts, education, social justice, health, ethical journalism, or climate research, including general operating costs. Hawaii history and cultural organizations may be eligible when their work aligns with these priorities or broader educational and arts programming.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hawaii Historic Preservation Funding via Historic Hawai'i Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Hawaii property owners and organizations preserving historic buildings can access funding through Historic Hawai'i Foundation for preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and beautification projects in downtown Hilo. Grants range from US $10,000 - US $100,000 to improve the appearance and longevity of historically significant structures, supporting community identity and the area’s historic waterfront and core district.
Historic Hawai'i Foundation
Hawaii Family Services Funding via Hawai'i Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 16, 2026
Tax-exempt Hawaii organizations offering family-strengthening and prevention-focused 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 backs initiatives serving mostly families with children ages 0–5, encouraging collaboration among providers and strong family-focused programming across Hawaii.
Hawai'i Community Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Preservation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Historic preservation and wildlife conservation nonprofits in Hawaii can seek more than US $50,000 to develop storytelling projects that highlight their impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant funds communications and narrative efforts for organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness, and may especially benefit groups preserving local history and cultural heritage.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Gee Hing Chinese Company History Grants in Hawaii
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Hawaii 501(c)(3) organizations with small capital or equipment needs that promote Chinese culture and preserve Chinese history can access funding through Gee Hing Chinese Company Charitable Trust. Grants prioritize projects in North and South Kona, then the island of Hawaii, and finally the rest of the state, supporting historical and cultural preservation work.
Gee Hing Chinese Company Charitable Trust
Hawaii Chinese History Funding via Gee Hing
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Hawaii 501(c)(3) organizations preserving Chinese history or promoting Chinese culture can apply for program support from the Gee Hing Chinese Company Charitable Trust. Eligible projects emphasize North and South Kona, with secondary focus on the island of Hawaii and the wider state, and may include history and heritage initiatives connected to local Chinese communities.
Gee Hing Chinese Company Charitable Trust
Hawai'i State Foundation Support for Hawaii Heritage
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 projects advancing arts, culture, and the humanities. Grants from Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts fund heritage preservation, community arts, arts education, and presenting and performing arts, including work that preserves Hawaiian history and cultural legacies.
Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Hawaii Community and Environment Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects in Hawaii can apply for support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. History-focused nonprofits whose work intersects with community or environmental initiatives may be eligible for this broad, future-oriented funding opportunity.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Nordstrom
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
With a mission to uplift youth and families, Nordstrom provides Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofits with US $5,000 - US $20,000 in unrestricted grants for basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing or economic mobility programs. Organizations near Nordstrom store communities, including those whose history programs intersect with family stability or opportunity, may be eligible.
Nordstrom
Hawaii Community and Environment Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Hawaii seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for unrestricted grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. The Lawrence Foundation funds program or operating costs for U.S.-headquartered groups working on environment, human services, disaster relief, and related community-focused efforts.
Lawrence Foundation
NFL Foundation Grants for Hawaii Youth Programs
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving youth with education, health, wellness, or athletic programs can access funding through the National Football League (NFL) Foundation’s Pro Bowl Community Grant. Grants from National Football League (NFL) Foundation help Hawaii organizations that may incorporate history or cultural learning into youth literacy, mentoring, or college-prep initiatives.
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Firearms Education Funding from NRA Foundation
Applications due Dec 3, 2026
Hawaii 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and state-recognized nonprofits can seek US $3,000 - US $5,000 to support firearms safety, shooting sports, hunting education, and related research. Focused on firearms education and safety, the NRA Foundation invites programs that may also explore firearms history or American historical contexts in Hawaii.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
Community Vitality Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven programs in the U.S., including Hawaii, may be eligible for this funding to support hunger relief, housing, economic stability, and cultural enrichment initiatives. Ameriprise Financial prioritizes measurable outcomes, financial stability, and strong volunteer engagement from its employees and advisors.
Ameriprise Financial
Veterans Arts History Funding from Hawaiʻi State Foundation
Applications due Feb 2, 2027
Nonprofit arts, culture, community service, and veteran or military service organizations in Hawaii can receive US $25,000 for arts-based projects honoring or supporting Hawaiʻi veterans. Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts funds programs such as performances, exhibitions, film, spoken word, or historical and heritage interpretations connected to America 250.
Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Community Services Funding for Nonprofits from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving community quality of life can access funding through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for project, general operating, or capital support. Organizations working in areas like economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible if they serve communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Youth and Family Services Grants from Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on youth and family services, 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. Hawaii organizations with community or education programs, including those incorporating historical or place-based learning, may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
World History Book Prize from American Historical Association
Applications due May 15, 2027
Authors and publishers of English-language world history books, including those in Hawaii, can apply for the American Historical Association’s Jerry Bentley Prize, awarding US $1,000 for the best global or cross-continental history title. Eligible submissions must carry a 2025 copyright, with nominators completing an online prize submission form for each book.
American Historical Association
Mutual of America Foundation Support for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Hawaii nonprofit organizations leading strong, multi-sector community partnerships can access funding through the Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. This U.S.-wide competition honors collaborative initiatives that measurably improve communities and can be replicated elsewhere. History-focused organizations with impactful, partnership-driven programs may be competitive applicants.
Mutual Of America Foundation