Supporting Healthy Development of Young Children Funding Opportunity

Young Children & Youth

Funded by the Rev. Takie Okumura Family Fund, the 2025-2027 Supporting Healthy Development of Young Children Funding Opportunity will support organizations that provide direct services to Hawaiʻi’s most vulnerable young children (ages 0-5) and their families to ensure equitable access to nurturing environments and resources and promote healthy development, well-being, and long-term success for young children in Hawaiʻi.

The primary focus of this program is to support the healthy development of young children (ages 0-5). Applications should align with one or more of the following focus areas:

* Family Strengthening
* Build parental resilience and support parenting education.
* Promote social connections and create support networks for families.
* Strengthen knowledge of parenting and child development.
* Provide concrete support in times of need.
* Foster social and emotional competence in children.

* Mental Health Support
* Provide mental health services aligned with infant early childhood mental and behavioral health, especially in areas with limited access.
* Engage mental health professionals in innovative ways to support young children and families to aid the healthy development of young children.

* Combating ACEs with Positive Childhood Experiences
* Create environments that reduce the impact of ACEs and encourage positive interactions for young children.

Grant Range

Grants will be up to $40,000, $20,000 per year for a two-year period. The grant period will be May 2025 to May 2027. The total funding pool is $380,000 annually depending on the availability of funds.

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Eligibility

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