G. N. Wilcox Trust Grant - Capital Project

G. N. Wilcox Trust Grant - Capital Project

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: G. N. Wilcox Charitable Trust
Amount: Up to US $500,000
Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Summary

The G. N. Wilcox Trust Grant for Capital Projects supports small capital initiatives or equipment expenses under $500,000. It primarily targets 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii, emphasizing community service and board participation. Eligible projects include renovations and equipment purchases, while the Trust prefers to be one of several funding sources. Notably, grants are not provided for individuals, real estate purchases, or deficit funding. A single request per organization is permitted annually.

Overview

NOTE: Here are the additionally associated grants for this opportunity - Here is the General Operating Grant.Here is the Project Grant. G. N. Wilcox Trust Grant - Capital Project Funding for General Capital grants are provided for small capital projects or equipment with total costs of less than $500,000. Fields of Interest Arts & CultureEducationEnvironmentHealth Human ServicesReligionCommunity The Committee on Beneficiaries will consider only one request a year from an organization. A new request will not be entertained if a prior pledge or report is still outstanding.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Committee on Beneficiaries generally considers one request each year from qualified tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations within the State of Hawaii.Specific Eligibility Criteria:Requires 100% Board of Director financial participation Validation of expensesApplications for grants are accepted by the Committee on Beneficiaries from qualified tax-exempt 501(c)(3), charitable organizations. The Committee’s general policy is to confine grants to organizations within the State of Hawaii.General Capital requests are for projects or equipment having a total cost under $500,000; however at the discretion of the Trust, projects or purchases of certain values and scope may be treated as large capital projects and may not be eligible.General Capital grants are provided for the purchase of equipment, renovations and construction of buildings.In the interest of public causes, G. N. Wilcox Trust requires 100% of members serving on the board of directors of an organization (excluding churches), to make an annual financial contribution, at some level, to support the organization; in addition to participating in fundraising activities. Directors are also required to attend board meetings, volunteer work when needed, and make significant efforts to gain community/business support.Although not ordinarily required, an audited financial statement may be requested if circumstances warrant.

Ineligibility

Although the Trust is broad-purposed, it does not make grants to individuals, nor for reserve purposes, endowments, or deficit financing.  No multiple-year pledges are made for programs or capital projects.Generally grants will not be made to government agencies, nor to organizations supported substantially by government funds, nor to organizations that “re‐grant” G. N. Wilcox Trust funds.G. N. Wilcox Trust does not provide grants for the purchase of real estate; nor does the foundation provide grants for deficit funding or for endowments.