Honolulu Grants-In-Aid

The Honolulu Grants-In-Aid program aims to support services for economically and socially disadvantaged populations, focusing on public benefits in arts, culture, economic development, and the environment. Grants are available in two tiers, with amounts ranging from $5,000 to $150,000. The funds will be allocated to projects that enhance community well-being, promote cultural awareness, and support vulnerable groups, such as seniors and victims of domestic violence, thereby fostering sustainable improvements in quality of life.

Grants-in-Aid Objectives
Each awarded Grants in Aid grant shall be used to provide services to economically and/or socially disadvantaged populations or provide services for public benefit in the areas of the arts, culture, economic development or the environment, as further defined:
Public ServicesFunds in this category must be used to support qualified public services and programs for the target populations deemed by the CITY to be most vulnerable including, but not limited to, seniors, persons with disabilities, children, and victims of domestic violence, homeless persons, and those suffering from the effects of substance abuse or poor mental health.Arts, Culture, Community/Economic Development, and the EnvironmentFunds in this category must be used to support the sustainable improvement in the well being and quality of life of local communities, especially low- to moderate-income areas.Projects could include, but are not limited to, the creation, development and empowerment of community based organizations, providing planning, organizational support, and technical assistance to organizations, supporting financial literacy programs and services, supporting micro-enterprise and business training, and supporting programs that promote cultural or environmental enhancement, protection, or awareness."Arts" means and includes music, dance, painting, drawing, sculpture, architecture, drama, poetry, prose, crafts, industrial design, interior design, fashion design, photography, television, motion picture art and all other creative activity of imagination and beauty."Culture" means and includes the arts, customs, traditions and mores of all of the various ethnic groups of Hawaii.
Funding
The requested amount for Tier I Grants must be at least $5,000.00 and no more than $10,000.00. The requested amount for Tier II Grants must be at least $25,000.00 and no more than $150,000.00.