Ama OluKai Foundation Grant

Ama OluKai Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ama OluKai Foundation
Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Summary

The Ama OluKai Foundation Grant supports organizations in Hawai‘i that promote cultural heritage and the Aloha spirit. Established in 2014, this foundation seeks to partner with local non-profits dedicated to educating and serving the Hawaiian community. With a focus on preserving traditions and fostering quality communities, the foundation encourages collaborative efforts that benefit both residents and visitors. Grants are available for initiatives that align with these values, ensuring the spirit of giving continues for future generations.

Overview

Mission Statement The Ama OluKai Foundation honors those who preserve and celebrate the cultural heritage and Aloha spirit of Hawai‘i. Grant Guidelines Founded in 2014, the Ama OluKai Foundation is a private, non-profit 501 (c)(3) located in the State of Hawai‘i. The Foundation seeks partnerships with organizations that are also located in Hawai‘i. We look for groups who have an understanding of the Hawaiian culture. Preserving, protecting and celebrating the cultural heritage and Aloha spirit in Hawai‘i is the mission of the Ama OluKai Foundation. We intend to provide grants to organizations participating directly with the community. The Ama OluKai Foundation targets programs that are directly designed to educate and serve Hawaiian communities. Our goal is to partner with organizations that promote the Hawaiian culture and heritage from its ancestral past to present day. We encourage those who benefit from our partnership to carry forward the tradition and spirit of giving for future generations. Educating non-endemic visitors to Hawaii about our aligned principles is also important. Areas of Interest Given our focus on cultural development in Hawai‘i, The Ama OluKai Foundation’s primary funding interests include: Supporting endemic organizations whose efforts are directed towards the development of quality communities and individuals in Hawai‘i. Preserving the rich traditions and lessons from the past, with emphasis on the arts, sciences, language, customs, morals, physical activities and educational outreach.Supporting organizations that perpetuate the Aloha spirit.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. We intend to provide grants to organizations participating directly with the community.The Ama OluKai Foundation offers grants to non-profit organizations located in Hawai‘i.Applicants for grants must be nonprofit organizations as classified under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.

Ineligibility

Organizations that re-grant, outsource or redistribute to other non-profits or beneficiaries are not eligible. Grant requests for scholarships, religious or political purposes are also not eligible.  Non-profit organizations with an annual budget of more than $750,000 are not the focus of our support in Hawaii, and therefore not eligible.