ʻĀina Aloha Economy Fund
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
ʻĀina Aloha Economy Fund
Overview: Hawaiʻi's first catalytic capital fund helping to shift the narrative of economic investment and change in Hawaiʻi.
Focus:
Geographic Scope: Hawaiʻi
Integration: The Fund integrates Hawaii Investment Ready's program expertise and research with the work of ʻĀina Aloha Economic Futures, a unifying community-centered economic development framework co-created by Native Hawaiian community members.
Funding Type: Flexible, patient, and risk-tolerant debt capital (not grants)
Purpose:
Support Provided:
Target Population: Native-led enterprises and/or sustainable foodways-focused businesses
Contact: Get in Touch - Schedule a call available on website
How to Apply
Application Process
No specific application details provided on the website. Contact information available:
- Method: Schedule a call via the website contact form
- Fields in Contact Form: - First Name - Last Name - Company or Organization - Email - Interest selection (The Fund, Supporting HIR Accelerator Program, Partnership Opportunities, Other) - Message
Next Step: Interested parties should schedule a call to discuss the Fund further.
What Hawaii Investment Ready actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $12K
- Median grant
- $12K
- By dollars: Hawaii 100%. Top recipient cities: Kaunakakai, HI.
Example grants
Moolelo Hawaii - Fiscally Sponsored Program of Kealopiko Inc · Kaunakakai, HI
Support for Moolelo Hawaii, a Native Hawaiian cultural storytelling and eco-fashion…
$12K
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