Water Conservation, Recharge, & Reuse Grants

Water Conservation, Recharge, & Reuse Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $100,000
Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Summary

The Hawai‘i Community Foundation's Water Conservation, Recharge, & Reuse Grants aim to enhance the state's water security through innovative projects. The Fresh Water Initiative seeks to generate an additional 100 million gallons per day of reliable fresh water capacity by 2030. This funding round invites proposals that align with these goals, promoting sustainable water management and conservation practices across Hawai‘i.

Overview

Hawai‘i Community Foundation invests charitable funds in communities across the State primarily through nonprofit organizations. Our core programs are designed to support a stronger nonprofit sector as we believe that these organizations are one cornerstone of a vibrant civic society. 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. Water Conservation, Recharge, & Reuse Grants HCF’s Fresh Water Initiative (FWI) continues its efforts to increase Hawai‘i’s long-term potable water security through water conservation, recharge, and reuse across the state of Hawai‘i. With this grant round, the Initiative is looking to fund water projects that directly support any aspect of the FWI goals, to create 100 million gallons per day (MGD) in additional, reliable fresh water capacity for our islands by 2030.

Eligibility

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