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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $3,000

Deadline

November 30, 2026

236 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Event Grants

Overview: Grants support community events anywhere in Hawaii that perpetuate Duke's legacy and spirit through ocean and beach sports, and water safety.

Award Amount: Generally $1,000 to $3,000 each

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

    • Contact: Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, P.O. Box 160924, Honolulu, HI 96816

    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).

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-sportsyouth-programswater

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