Event Grants
Funding Amount
$1,000 - $3,000
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- November 30, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: November
From the program guidelines: “Applications open in November each year”
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Community events
- Pre-season and seasonal races/regattas
- Safety awareness programs
- Youth festivals and competitions
Overview
Grants support community events anywhere in Hawaii that perpetuate Duke's legacy and spirit through ocean and beach sports, and water safety.
Geographic Scope: Anywhere in Hawaii
Focus Areas:
- Ocean sports (surfing, paddling, swimming, diving, water polo, sailing, kayaking, bodyboarding)
- Beach sports
- Volleyball
- Water safety
- Youth development through water sports
Eligible Activities:
- Community events
- Pre-season and seasonal races/regattas
- Safety awareness programs
- Youth festivals and competitions
- Swim series and clinics
Recent Grant Recipients (2024-2025) include:
- Ka Lei O Ka Lanakila Pre-Season Race & Clement D. Pai'aina Regatta
- Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii Ocean Sports & Fitness Day
- Kai Kukini Long Distance Race
- FreediveSafe! Hawaii Freediving and Spearfishing Safety
- Hubb's Keiki Fest
- Hawaiian Invitational Water Polo Tournament
- Kanaka Ikaika Racing Series
- Kelea Foundation Girls Beach Day
- And others...
Application Timeline:
- 2025-2026 applications: CLOSED
- 2026-2027 applications: Open November
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission: Online application portal
Timeline:
- Applications open in November each year
- Current cycle (2026-2027) will open in November 2026
Application Details: Specific application materials and requirements are available through the online portal (exact requirements not detailed in website content but applicants can access through application link).
What Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $16K
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Range
- $6,000–$9,500
- By dollars: Hawaii 100%. Top recipient cities: Honolulu, HI.
Example grants
Outrigger Canoe Club · Honolulu, HI
Macfarlane regatta, cline mann memorial paddleboard race, dad center race
$9,500
Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii · Honolulu, HI
20th annual odkf ocean sports & fitness day
$6,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth sports
- Youth programs
- Water
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