How much funding does AUW ALICE Fund provide?

AUW ALICE Fund provides $2 million+ annual goal (as of 2023) in funding.

When is the deadline for AUW ALICE Fund?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is AUW ALICE Fund offered?

AUW ALICE Fund runs on an annual cycle.

AUW ALICE Fund

Aloha United Way Inc

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Funding Amount

$2 million+ annual goal (as of 2023)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Oʻahu, Hawaii

Focus Areas: Financial stability and economic mobility for ALICE households (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed)

Overview:
Established in 2018, the AUW ALICE Fund is the dedicated funding source for the ALICE Initiative. ALICE represents individuals and families unable to cover basic household expenses and who possess little to no savings. ALICE Households are particularly vulnerable to emergencies and unforeseen expenses and run serious risk of falling into poverty.

Background:

First ALICE Report released in 2017 (based on 2015 data)
Made possible by initial investment from Bank of Hawaiʻi Foundation, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, and Kamehameha Schools
Hawaii was the only state in the country to publish a 2022 ALICE Report (based on 2022 data)
The 2022 report showed poverty increased from 9% to 15% post-pandemic

ALICE Initiative Structure:

First ALICE Cohort (2019-2021): 10 nonprofit organizations working collaboratively during COVID-19 pandemic
Second ALICE Cohort (2022-2024): 17 nonprofit organizations
Co-led by Aloha United Way and Hawaiʻi Community Foundation

Major Funders/Supporters:

Hawaiʻi Community Foundation: $750,000 annually (2022-2024) plus continued commitment
HEI Charitable Foundation: $100,000 annually for 3 years
Bank of Hawaiʻi Foundation
HMSA
Hawaiʻi Pacific Health
Locations Foundation

Contact Information:

Email: info@auw.org
Phone: (808) 536-1951 or (808) 543-2222
Website: auw.org
Address: 200 N. Vineyard Boulevard, Suite 700, Honolulu, HI 96817

How to Apply

How to Get Involved

Learn More: Visit Aloha United Way's website to learn more about the ALICE Initiative
Donate: Contribute to the AUW ALICE Fund
Join the Community: Connect with stakeholders invested in creating greater financial stability for ALICE Households

For Nonprofit Partners

Nonprofit organizations interested in joining the ALICE Initiative Cohort should:

Contact AUW directly for partnership and participation opportunities
Demonstrate commitment to collective and collaborative work
Align with ALICE Initiative goals of strengthening economic stability

Contact for Information and Donations

Email: info@auw.org
Phone: (808) 536-1951 or (808) 543-2222
Visit: auw.org/ALICE-initiative

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What Aloha United Way Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 175
Total given: $13.98M
Median grant: $24K
Range: $5,852–$1.86M

By dollars: Hawaii >99%, Virginia <1%, Texas <1%. Top recipient cities: Honolulu, HI; Waianae, HI; Kapolei, HI.
88% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Kalihi Palama Health Center · Honolulu, HI

Continuum of care grant

$1.86M
IHS the Institute for Human Services Inc · Honolulu, HI

Continuum of care grant

$1.76M
Steadfast Housing Development Corporation · Honolulu, HI

Continuum of care grant

$1.53M
Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice · Honolulu, HI

Fiscal-sponsored grant, weinberg

$572K
Hui Malama I Ke Ala Ulili · Paaulio, HI

Fiscal-sponsored grant, weinberg

$500K