Funding Amount

Up to $25,000

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
February 16, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

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

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

  • 1 program or project per nonprofit organization

Overview

Geographic Scope: Hawaiʻi Island-based nonprofit organizations

Focus Areas:

  • Food programs focused specifically on feeding people (served meals, groceries, farm produce distribution hubs, etc.)
  • Shelter services
  • Hotel/motel lodging assistance (up to 90 days)
  • Rent/mortgage assistance (up to 90 days)
  • Utility assistance (up to 90 days)

Priority Populations:

  • ALICE households (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed)
  • Those living below the poverty line

Award Details:

  • Grant limited to $25,000 per grantee
  • Grant limited to 1 program or project per nonprofit organization
  • Program Budget Template will be emailed to applicants invited to progress in the application process

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: February 16, 2027

Required Materials:

  • Program Budget Template (emailed to applicants invited to progress in the application process)
  • Application form

How to Apply:

  • Click the application link provided on the website

Questions:
Contact cpo@hiuw.org

What Hawaii Island United Way Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
14
Total given
$172K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$6,000–$30K
  • By dollars: Hawaii 100%. Top recipient cities: Hilo, HI; EWA Beach, HI; Honolulu, HI.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Child & Family Services · EWA Beach, HI

    To help fund agency's community program(s)

    $30K

  • The Food Baskey Inc · Hilo, HI

    To help fund agency's community program(s)

    $21K

  • Hawaii Island Home for Recovery · Hilo, HI

    To help fund agency's community program(s)

    $19K

  • Ku'ikahi Mediation Center · Hilo, HI

    Finding solutions, growing peace

    $14K

  • Kumukahi Health and Wellness · Hilo, HI

    To help fund agency's community program(s)

    $12K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Food security
  • Housing
  • Poverty alleviation

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