Women’s Fund of Hawaii Grants

Women’s Fund of Hawaii Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Women's Fund of Hawaii
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: February 17, 2026

Summary

The Women’s Fund of Hawaii provides grants to programs that empower women and girls across the state. With a focus on financial security, leadership, and addressing barriers such as homelessness and health issues, the fund aims to uplift the community. Prioritizing projects that reflect its core values, the fund supports initiatives led by women for women, ensuring that diverse voices are heard and represented. This commitment fosters a supportive environment for growth and self-determination in Hawaii.

Overview

Hoohanohano… Valuing The Dignity of All The values and beliefs that underlie our work are: We value: Hoohanohano – the human right of dignity of person, spirit, and choice for every woman 
and girl.Working in partnership in the spirit of lokahi (unity and harmony) and kokua (reciprocity).The cultures of each woman and girl; their stories, truth, experience, and gifts.The right of every woman and girl to be self-determining Hawaii nei, the nest we share. We believe: That when one woman is not financially secure, safe, and empowered, it hurts all of us.In working with the most vulnerable women and girls.In supporting the strength and leadership of girls, thereby enabling them to avoid or surmount many problems that they might face as adult women.In working intergenerationally, and in the interconnectedness of us all.In living with pono (justice). Grant Making Priorities Women’s Fund of Hawaii supports programs serving women and girls in Hawaii that embody the above values and beliefs. We give to a wide range of programs, particularly those that promote women’s financial security and dignity, and girls’ strengths and leadership.We fund programs that build on the gifts, strengths, and assets of women and girls and promote their well-being.We fund organizations that address factors that can stand in the way of women and girls’ success, including:Abused/Neglected GirlsAdolescent Pregnancy Culture/Arts Disabilities Economic Self-sufficiency Education/Technology Health (physical) Homelessness Homophobia Immigration Status Incarceration/Criminal Justice Lack of Affordable Childcare Lack of Affordable Housing Mental Health Poverty Racism Reproductive Rights/Health Self Esteem Sexual Exploitation of Women and Girls Sports Inequities Substance Abuse Trafficking/Prostitution Violence (sexual, physical) We have a special interest in (but our funding is not limited to): Funding girls’ programs.Funding programs serving Native Hawaiian women and girls.Funding programs in rural areas throughout the state.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. We fund nonprofit organizations, as well as programs that are sponsored projects of nonprofit organizations serving as fiscal agents.We do not require those fiscal agents to have female Board leadership, but the program itself should have majority female leadership; also, we prefer that the fee for serving as fiscal agent be not more than 10% of the project budget.We fund startup and existing organizations/projects.We fund general operating costs, special projects, and small capital projects.We fund organizations or programs designed exclusively for women or girls.Any organization that receives funding from Women’s Fund is welcome to apply for repeat funding. In order to be eligible to apply again, an organization must first use all of the original grant funds and submit a final report.

Ineligibility

We do not fund general operating funds if it is unclear if those funds will specifically support women and girls’ programs.We do not fund:ScholarshipsIndividualsOrganizations that aim to convert people to specific religious beliefsOrganizations not serving girls and/or women in Hawaii