Children and Health Funding from Costco Foundation
Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs for children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation to support community-focused services and measurable outcomes. Organizations whose work indirectly supports job creation through child welfare, youth services, or human and social services in Costco service areas may be eligible to apply.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Youth Programs Grants in Hawaii
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, and welfare in Hawaii can apply for Dan Paul Foundation grants of up to US $15,000. With a mission to enrich children’s lives, the foundation provides funding for programs such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, and refugee enrichment that may also foster job-related skills.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Hawaii Job Creation
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for economic empowerment and job creation in Hawaii can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved communities advance workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and related education through innovative, tech-enabled solutions.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Hawaii Workforce
Educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits in Hawaii can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives that include job training and workforce readiness. State Farm Companies Foundation provides Good Neighbor Citizenship company grants supporting efforts like job training, small business development, financial literacy, and neighborhood revitalization that may strengthen local employment opportunities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding from Hearst Foundation
Established U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can seek more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general/endowment needs. Organizations in Hawaii offering arts education, STEM/STEAM, museums, or performing arts that engage youth and serve large populations may be eligible for William Randolph Hearst Foundation culture grants.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Hawaii Job Creation
Hawaii nonprofits with strong job creation, workforce readiness, or economic development programs can access funding through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation for program, capital, or general support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses over $2 million and proven, scalable impact on poverty and family stability may be eligible for awards over US $100,000.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Community Health and Education Funding from Labcorp
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or community services, including those in Hawaii, can seek support for programs such as food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives. Labcorp Charitable Foundation provides grants to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, which may benefit job creation efforts tied to these community services.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Hawaii Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability projects that benefit urban low-income youth in Hawaii can access funding through Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for project support or scaling efforts. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public agencies in the U.S., with requests of more than US $50,000 considered.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Hawaii nonprofits and accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, environmental, or cultural projects can access funding through Roche’s Corporate Donations and Philanthropy program. Organizations whose work promotes sustainable development, engages local partners and authorities, and can involve Roche expertise or employees may be eligible, including initiatives that strengthen communities and expand opportunities that can contribute to job creation.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Global Health
Hawaii nonprofits and community organizations focused on health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized communities. Organizations working on healthcare access, disaster relief, women and children’s health, literacy, or related social services may be eligible, including initiatives that indirectly support job creation through strengthened community well-being.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations carrying out charitable, scientific, medical, or educational 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 help Hawaii groups expand services that strengthen communities and support job creation efforts through their broader missions.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Job Readiness Funding for Nonprofits from Bank of America Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii working on workforce development, job readiness, or broader community development may be eligible for sponsorship support to advance economic mobility. Grants from Bank of America Charitable Foundation help fund programs addressing basic needs, housing, hunger, arts and culture, the environment, and diversity and inclusion in low- and moderate-income communities nationwide.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Grants for Hawaii Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Gupta Family Foundation provides Hawaii human and social service nonprofits with US $5,000 - US $250,000 to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those facing poverty, disability, or social exclusion. Eligible 501(c)(3) or qualifying foreign entities with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000 may be funded, and job-focused initiatives that build self-reliance may be competitive.
Gupta Family Foundation
Education and Arts Grants for Nonprofits from Cowles Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, social justice, health, arts, ethical journalism, or climate and medical research can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust grants of up to US $10,000, including in Hawaii. Funding may support general operating costs or programs that indirectly foster job creation through expanded services and community impact.
Cowles Charitable Trust
Hawaii Community Programs Funding via Hansen Family
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in areas like youth services, education, humanitarian aid, animal welfare, environment, or arts and culture in Hawaii and beyond can seek project support; awards range from US $1,000 - US $10,000. Hansen Family Foundation considers smaller organizations worldwide that align with its mission and budget guidelines.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit and aligned for-profit organizations creating impactful preservation, education, or wellness programs in the U.S., including Hawaii, can seek storytelling project support to showcase their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant currently accepts unsolicited applications only from wildlife conservation nonprofits and provides more than US $50,000 for this work.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
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 in Hawaii may be eligible for support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. The foundation’s broad, future-focused mission means programs that strengthen communities and the environment, including those that may foster job creation, could receive funding.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Family Programs Funding from Nordstrom
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing basic needs or economic mobility programs for youth and families can apply for Nordstrom Community Grants of US $5,000 - US $20,000. With a mission to uplift youth and families, Nordstrom provides unrestricted support to grassroots organizations in communities near its store locations, which may include Hawaii job creation and workforce initiatives.
Nordstrom
The Tjx Foundation Support for Hawaii Youth
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Hawaii nonprofits providing basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety services can access funding via The Tjx Foundation if they are 501(c)(3)s located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office. Organizations helping at-risk youth build job skills and career readiness may be especially competitive.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
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 both program and general operating needs, which may include initiatives that foster job creation and community services.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. nonprofit organizations, including those in Hawaii, can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community programs such as museums, arts, education, workforce preparation, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation may benefit organizations whose job creation efforts involve skills training or employment-focused community services.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Hawaii Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii working in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural programs, or environmental initiatives can seek one-year project funding from the Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based organizations may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000, and programs that strengthen communities and support employment or workforce pathways may be especially relevant.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Workforce Development Grants for Nonprofits from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic stability, workforce readiness, or job skills can access funding through the O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for project, general operating, or capital support. U.S.-based community-benefit organizations in O'Reilly Auto Parts service areas may be eligible, including programs advancing job readiness, literacy, and economic mobility for underserved individuals and families.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community and Youth Grants from Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii working on youth development, education, 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. Programs that strengthen local communities and may contribute to job creation may be competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Rural Job Creation Funding from USDA
Applications due Jun 16, 2027
Hawaii rural public entities, nonprofits, tribes, and educational institutions seeking to create or expand jobs can use these grants for business development and community economic projects. Hawaii job creation organizations can access funding through USDA Rural Development for training, technical assistance, infrastructure, revolving loan funds, business incubators, and other rural business growth initiatives.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Mutual of America Foundation Support for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Hawaii nonprofit organizations leading strong cross-sector partnerships that address significant social issues can access funding through Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award. Programs that build cohesive communities, demonstrate measurable impact, and can be replicated or scaled may be recognized through several annual awards available to organizations across the U.S.
Mutual Of America Foundation