Hawaii Grants
Last updated September 27, 2026
There are currently 18 active grants available to Hawaii applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state sources and updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Community Arts Grant Program 2028 Culture & Arts Grants · State October 30, 2026 · $1.5M Funding for nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts and culture organizations supporting programs and projects that advance the arts, culture, and the humanities in the lives of the people of Hawaiʻi. Intent to Apply: August 1 - October 30, 2026. | |
| Grant for Improvements to Facilities located on Existing Homesteads Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Rolling · Varies DHHL grant funding for improvements to facilities located on existing homesteads statewide. Part of the Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan, available to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit Native Hawaiians. | |
| Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), Victim Assistance Formula Grant Program Crime Prevention Grants · State Rolling · Varies Federal formula grant program for victim assistance services under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA). Administered by the State Administering Agency (SAA) to support crime victims and victim services. | |
| Grant for Disaster Preparedness / Mitigation (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Rolling · Varies Grant funding to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit native Hawaiians. | |
| Grant for Community Capacity Building Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Rolling · Varies DHHL grant funding for community capacity building statewide. Part of the Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan, available to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit Native Hawaiians. | |
| Grant for Improvements to Facilities located on Existing Homesteads (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Rolling · Varies Grant funding to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit native Hawaiians. | |
| RFP-27-HHL-002: Building Sustainable Community Economic Enterprises Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Rolling · Varies Grant program to support nonprofit organizations in building sustainable community economic enterprises that benefit native Hawaiians. Part of the Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan. | |
| Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Crime Prevention Grants · State Rolling · $70M – $144.6M Federal formula grant program authorized by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 to implement state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs to reduce gun violence. $750 million appropriated nationally over 5… | |
| Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Byrne SCIP) Crime Prevention Grants · State Rolling · $70M – $144.6M Federal formula grant program authorized by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 to implement state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives for gun violence reduction. $750 million appropriated… | |
| RFP-26-HHL-005: Grant for Disaster Preparedness / Mitigation (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Rolling · Varies Grant funding for disaster preparedness and mitigation initiatives in Hawaiian homestead communities. Supports planning and implementation of disaster resilience measures. | |
| Grant for Community Capacity Building (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Rolling · Varies Grant funding to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit native Hawaiians. | |
| RFP-26-HHL-002: Grant for Improvements to Facilities located on Existing Homesteads (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Rolling · Varies Grant funding for improvements to facilities located on existing Hawaiian homesteads. Supports infrastructure and facility upgrades benefiting Native Hawaiian homestead communities. | |
| RFP-26-HHL-004: Grant for Community Capacity Building (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Rolling · Varies Grant funding to strengthen organizational and community capacity for nonprofits serving Native Hawaiian homestead communities. Supports development of nonprofit infrastructure and capabilities. | |
| Grant for Disaster Preparedness / Mitigation Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Rolling · Varies DHHL grant funding for disaster preparedness and mitigation statewide. Part of the Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan, available to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit Native Hawaiians. | |
| RFP-26-HHL-003: Grant for Program Implementation located in Existing Homesteads (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Rolling · Varies Grant funding for program implementation within existing Hawaiian homesteads. Supports community programs and services benefiting Native Hawaiian homestead residents. | |
| RFP-27-HHL-002: Building Sustainable Community Economic Enterprises (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Rolling · Varies Grant funding for nonprofit organizations to build sustainable community economic enterprises that benefit Native Hawaiians. Part of DHHL's Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan community development component. | |
| Grant for Program Implementation located in Existing Homesteads Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Rolling · Varies DHHL grant funding for program implementation located in existing homesteads statewide. Part of the Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan, available to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit Native Hawaiians. | |
| Grant for Program Implementation located in Existing Homesteads (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Rolling · Varies Grant funding to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit native Hawaiians. This grant supports program implementation located in existing homesteads statewide as part of the Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan. |
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About grants in Hawaii
Hawai'i delivers public support through agencies such as the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA), the Hawai'i Department of Education, and the Hawai'i Housing Finance & Development Corporation (HHFDC), which operates under the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT). The islands' philanthropic sector is anchored by the Hawai'i Community Foundation, a statewide funder serving every county. Together these institutions support culture, education, housing, and community development across the islands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What state grants are available in Hawai'i?
Key Hawai'i agencies include the Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) for arts, culture, and the humanities, the Hawai'i Department of Education for schools, and the Hawai'i Housing Finance & Development Corporation (HHFDC) for affordable housing. The Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) oversees economic and community development programs.
What foundations serve Hawai'i?
The Hawai'i Community Foundation is the largest statewide private funder, making grants across all islands for education, health, the environment, and community needs. Working alongside state agencies such as the SFCA, it forms a central pillar of philanthropic support for Hawai'i nonprofits.
Are there grants for Hawai'i nonprofits?
Yes. Hawai'i nonprofits can apply for state funding through agencies like the SFCA and HHFDC, as well as private grants from the Hawai'i Community Foundation. Competitive proposals generally connect island-specific community needs to each funder's priorities and grant cycles.
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