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SOCIAL CHANGE
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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.
Island
2024 Ho’āla & Kūpa’a Grantees
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Wisdom Circles Oceania
See More: Wisdom Circles OceaniaFounded in 2016, Wisdom Circles Oceania, fosters healing and community justice through artistic expression. Their work builds community power and forges a stronger movement for social justice…
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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.