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Grantmaking
Meet our 2025 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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2025 Grantees
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Pu’uhonua Society – Ho’omau Nā Maka o ka ‘Āina
See More: Pu’uhonua Society – Ho’omau Nā Maka o ka ‘ĀinaPu‘uhonua Society creates opportunities for Native Hawaiian and Hawai‘i-based artists and cultural practitioners to express themselves and engage with and impact audiences, supporting artists and makers who…
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Queen’s Court
See More: Queen’s CourtGuided by ʻOnipaʻa, Queen’s Court empowers Native Hawaiian communities through cultural revitalization, traditional cultivation practices, and social justice advocacy, ensuring a strong legacy for generations to come.…
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Rice Street Business Association
See More: Rice Street Business AssociationRice Street Business Association is dedicated to fostering a thriving, just, and self-sustaining Downtown Līhu‘e by empowering local entrepreneurship, perpetuating Native Hawaiian culture, and strengthening community power.…
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SWOP Hawai’i
See More: SWOP Hawai’iSWOP HI advocates for the rights, health, and safety of sex workers (current and former) and trafficking survivors through healing justice, disability inclusion, harm reduction, and BIPOC…
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The Pōpolo Project
See More: The Pōpolo ProjectThe Pōpolo Project is redefining what it means to be Black in Hawai’i and in the world through cultivating radical reconnection to ourselves, our community, our ancestors,…
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Wai’anae Moku Kūpuna Council
See More: Wai’anae Moku Kūpuna CouncilWai’anae Moku Kūpuna Council empowers kūpuna and Waiʻanae-based community members to share information and take decisive, timely action to address the chronic social, environmental, and political issues…
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Waipahu Safe Haven Immigrant & Migrant Resource Center
See More: Waipahu Safe Haven Immigrant & Migrant Resource CenterWaipahu Safe Haven provides holistic programs and services with language access, and to serve as a beneficial guiding resource to enable individuals to attain success, and empower…
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Wisdom Circles Oceania
See More: Wisdom Circles OceaniaWisdom Circles Oceania provides a creative framework for healing and community justice through artistic expression to cultivate healthy, thriving communities through healing-centered youth programs. wisdomcircles.org
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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.
2025 Grantee Cohort
Join us in CELEBRATING community-based philanthropy in ACTION by learning more about our Spring 2025 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.