Ko'olau Pilina Fund Grant

Ko'olau Pilina Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Harold K. L. Castle Foundation
Amount: US $3,000 - US $15,000
Last Updated: March 25, 2026

Summary

The Ko'olau Pilina Fund Grant, supported by the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, aims to enhance community resilience in the Ko'olau region of Oʻahu. This grant prioritizes projects that align with community values and support for organizations serving Hawaii. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and public schools, with funding ranging from $3,000 to $15,000. The grant fosters grassroots initiatives through an open application process, empowering local communities to innovate and develop sustainable solutions.

Overview

The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation is proud to continue to support the Ko‘olau Pilina Fund. Now in itʻs fourth year, the fund prioritizes projects specifically tailored to Ko‘olau communities on Oʻahu from Kahuku to Makapuʻu. The purpose of the Koʻolau Pilina Fund (the fund) is to build community resilience in the Koʻolau region and follows a participatory approach to grantmaking in which a committee made up of Ko‘olau community members will vet proposals through an open, rolling application process. The committee hopes to help derisk new ideas, scale promising ideas, help to build capacity in the region and progress grassroots community efforts.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit organizations (recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) and 509(a) public charity) or public schools The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation only funds organizations that serve the people of Hawaii.

Ineligibility

The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation does not make grants to:Individuals or businesses Ongoing operating expenses (except for those few organizations the Foundation deems critical to the success of its overall strategies. The Foundation may also support a new project or organization needing start-up funding) Vehicles Computers Endowments Annual fund drives Sponsorships, special events, dinners, galas Organizations based outside of Hawaii Projects taking place outside Hawaii that do not benefit Hawaii