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Funding Amount

$1,000 - $3,000

Deadline

November 30, 2026

235 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Team Grants

Overview: Grants awarded to Hawaii teams who compete in the sports that Duke played and loved to support team development, youth programs, and competition at local and national levels.

Award Amount: Generally $1,000 to $3,000 each

Geographic Scope: Hawaii-based teams

Eligible Sports:

  • Swimming

  • Surfing

  • Canoe paddling

  • Kayaking

  • Diving

  • Water polo

  • Sailing

  • Volleyball

    • Typical Use of Funds:

  • Team competition in specific events (in or outside Hawaii)

  • Youth development through a team's season

  • National championship competitions

  • Age group championships

  • International competitions

    • Recent Grant Recipients (2024-2025) include:

  • Farrington High School Surf Team

  • Hawaii Adaptive Surf Team

  • Imi Ola Canoe Club

  • Big Island Junior Va'a

  • Keahiakahoe Canoe Club

  • Leeward Kai Canoe Club

  • Swim Kauai Aquatics

  • Pilipa'a Youth Foundation

  • Windclub Hawaii

  • IKAIKA Hawaii

  • And others...

    • Application Timeline:

  • 2025-2026 applications: CLOSED

  • 2026-2027 applications: Open November

    • Contact: Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, P.O. Box 160924, Honolulu, HI 96816

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission: Online application portal

    Timeline:

  • Applications open in November each year

  • Current cycle (2026-2027) will open in November 2026

    • Application Details: Specific application materials and requirements are available through the online portal (exact requirements not detailed in website content but applicants can access through application link).

    Tips for Successful Applications:

  • Request funds for team competition in a specific event

  • OR request funds for youth development through team's season

  • Clearly articulate how funds will support team goals

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-sportsyouth-programs

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