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Grantmaking
Meet our 2024 Grantee cohort!
Our mission to support, fund, and amplify the work of Hawaiʻi-based grassroots organizations challenging systems of oppression through a unique intersectional approach to social change manifested beautifully in this year’s grantee cohort, hitting injustice in Hawaiʻi from all angles across 5 islands and multiple issue areas.
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2024 Ho’āla & Kūpa’a Grantees
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‘Ekolu Mea Nui
See More: ‘Ekolu Mea NuiʻEkolu Mea Nui is dedicated to addressing the overrepresentation of Native Hawaiians in Hawaiʻi’s carceral system, empowering those directly impacted by incarceration, particularly youth and families, to…
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‘Ohana Ho’opakele
See More: ‘Ohana Ho’opakele‘Ohana Ho’opakele was founded by kūpuna as an intervention to the disproportionate number of Kānaka Maoli in Hawai’i’s prisons. The hui began this journey by opposing the…
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Academic Labor United
See More: Academic Labor UnitedAcademic Labor United (ALU) fights to organize graduate workers of the University of Hawaiʻi System by empowering them with the skills and knowledge necessary to hold their…
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AF3IRM Hawai’i
See More: AF3IRM Hawai’iAF3IRM stands for Association of Feminists Fighting Fascism Imperialism Refeudalization and Marginalization. Founded in 1989, they are a transnational feminist, anti-imperialist organization of women dedicated to the…
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Circular HI
See More: Circular HICircular HI is a conduit and connector of dots in Maui’s circular economy, centering the restablishment of indigenous models of circularity and incubate collaborative efforts to increase…
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Hawai’i Alliance for Progressive Action
See More: Hawai’i Alliance for Progressive ActionHawaiʻi Alliance for Progressive Action (HAPA) is a dynamic organization with a rich history of advocacy for environmental justice and public health in Hawaiʻi. Their roots lie…
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Hawai’i Peace & Justice
See More: Hawai’i Peace & JusticeFor more than a decade, Hawaiʻi Peace & Justice (HPJ) has worked to promote social justice and ea in Hawaiʻi through community organizing, popular education, non-violent direct…
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Ho’ōla Hou iā Kalauao
See More: Ho’ōla Hou iā KalauaoHoʻōla Hou iā Kalauao revives and brings life to Kalauao, an ahupuaʻa in the moku of ʻEwa on the island of Oʻahu. Their vision is a thriving…
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Hui Ho’oniho
See More: Hui Ho’onihoHui Hoʻoniho’s mission is to build a firm foundation to cultivate and strengthen community through the practice of uhau humu pōhaku (Hawaiian drystack masonry), providing entry into…
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Maui Aloha: The People’s Response
Maui Aloha: The People’s Response is dedicated to moving crucial financial support to those directly impacted by the wildfires on Maui Island, providing a safe and trusted conduit to move kōkua quickly.
2024 Grantee Cohort
Join us in CELEBRATING community-based philanthropy in ACTION by learning more about our Spring 2024 grantees and their efforts to ensure a vibrant, just future in Hawai’i nei.
Urgent Action Grants
These grants are used exclusively to move critical resources to past, present, and future grantees committed to serving the community in times of need.
Kāmau
Kāmau is a 2-year grant of $15,000 given to two grassroots huis who have proven year over year their work towards long-lasting social change in our communities.
Giving Project
Giving Projects are created for individuals and families that want to strengthen their relationships, skills, understanding, leadership, and purpose to support meaningful community building.
Apply for a Grant
Hawai’i People’s Fund is committed to supporting grassroots organizations implementing direct actions to reduce the harm of current systemic failures and organizing to build power for indigenous and marginalized communities. We welcome strategic proposals that aim to support our beloved community and build towards a more just and equitable future.