Deadline: 22-Aug-22
The Hawaii Community Foundation has announced the applications for its Kūki‘o Community Fund to support programs that prepare Hawai’i Island youth for success in school, work, and life by supporting education and youth development.
The fund focuses on the young people of Hawai‘i Island because their success has a ripple effect on the entire community. KCF welcomes applications from youth-supporting organizations that contribute to the overall education, health, and wellbeing of the island’s students and their future.
Funding Information
- Grants are generally awarded for one year.
- Grants will not exceed $20,000 and will usually be in the range of $3,000 to $10,000.
- For requests of more than $5,000, preference will be given to 501(c)(3) organizations, or groups with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
Eligibility Criteria
- This funding opportunity is for nonprofit organizations, fiscally sponsored organizations, communityserving groups with a charitable purpose, church programs, and Hawai‘i DOE school projects.
- Applicants must be responsive to the priorities identified by the East Hawai‘i Fund, West Hawai‘i Fund, or Kūki‘o Community Fund.
- Organizations currently funded by HCF with overdue final reports are not eligible to apply.
- Organizations must be in compliance with the State of Hawai‘i Tax and Charities Division.
- Organizations may apply to more than one fund; however, a separate application must be submitted for each fund to which an organization is applying.
For more information, visit https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/grants/community-grants