How much funding does Kumulipo Showcase Travel Grants provide?

Kumulipo Showcase Travel Grants provides Up to US $3,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Kumulipo Showcase Travel Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Kumulipo Showcase Travel Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Kumulipo Showcase Travel Grants offered?

Kumulipo Showcase Travel Grants accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Kumulipo Showcase Travel Grants

Hawaii Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Arts

Funding Amount

Up to US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Note: Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until all the funds are awarded or by Friday, September 5, 2025, 4:00 p.m.”

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Grant funding can support travel expenses for program participants and staff/volunteers.
Grant funding can be used for travel expenses including airfare, ground transportation, lodging, food, and other travel costs related to attending the Kumulipo Showcase.
Applicants proposing to travel with youth must have a comprehensive Child Protection Policy including staff and volunteer background checks and procedures so that one staff or volunteer will not be alone with a child at any time.
If your plans involve an overnight stay, appropriate policies for chaperones and sleeping arrangements must be in place.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Organizations currently funded by HCF with overdue final reports are not eligible to apply.

Overview

The Kumulipo Showcase Travel Grants, administered by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, aim to enhance access to the Kumulipo Showcase for individuals facing barriers, particularly those in rural areas. This funding opportunity is designed specifically for Hawai‘i nonprofit organizations that are IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt. Grants can cover essential travel expenses, ensuring broader participation in this vital cultural event, fostering community engagement and appreciation of indigenous arts and culture.

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Hawai‘i Community Foundation invests charitable funds in communities across the State primarily through nonprofit organizations.
We administer a number of grantmaking programs with targeted purposes or an island-based focus. Hawai‘i Community Foundation also assists several private foundations in delivering their grantmaking programs according to their specific strategies.
In alignment with the vision to increase access to arts and culture in Hawaiʻi including indigenous knowledge and practices, this Funding Opportunity will award travel grants to organizations to increase access to the Kumulipo Showcase. This Funding Opportunity is targeted to reach individuals that experience barriers or challenges to accessing this event in person, including those living in rural communities.

Eligibility

Eligibility & RequirementsHawai‘i nonprofit organizations that are 501(c)(3) IRS tax exempt organizations.Grant funding can support travel expenses for program participants and staff/volunteers.Grant funding can be used for travel expenses including airfare, ground transportation, lodging, food, and other travel costs related to attending the Kumulipo Showcase.Applicants proposing to travel with youth must have a comprehensive Child Protection Policy including staff and volunteer background checks and procedures so that one staff or volunteer will not be alone with a child at any time. If your plans involve an overnight stay, appropriate policies for chaperones and sleeping arrangements must be in place. Written permission from the youths’ guardians must be received prior to travel. A copy of these policies is not required to be submitted with the application but must be provided if requested by HCF.