Grantmaking
Meet our 2023 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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2023 Grantees
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‘Aha Wāhine Kūhinapapa
See More: ‘Aha Wāhine KūhinapapaʻAha Wāhine Kūhinapapa builds capacity among Kanaka Maoli women to strengthen families, community, and the lāhui. Through bi-monthly webinars and in-person convenings, they create strength-based, culturally-rooted safe spaces…
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Chuukmenessor (Chuuk Language and Cultural Association of Hawai’i)
See More: Chuukmenessor (Chuuk Language and Cultural Association of Hawai’i)Chuukmenessor (Chuuk Language and Cultural Association of Hawai’i) provides language and culture educational opportunities for Chuukese children that are far from their homeland, and fosters a sense of community…
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EA Ecoversity
See More: EA EcoversityEA Ecoversity is a culture-based post-secondary education and career training institution grounded in Education with Aloha (EA). Incorporated as a non-profit in 2023, EA Ecoversity’s goal is…
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Hawai’i Women in Filmmaking
See More: Hawai’i Women in FilmmakingHawai’i Women in Filmmaking advocates for women and girls (cis/trans), femmes, non-binary, gender-fluid and gender-queer to tell their stories through film with an intersectional lens. Making Media That…
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Hawai’i Workers Center
See More: Hawai’i Workers CenterHawai’i Workers Center envisions a Hawai’i where all workers are empowered to exercise their rights to organize for their social, economic and political wellbeing. Led by seasoned social…
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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.
2023 Grantee Cohort
Join us in CELEBRATING community-based philanthropy in ACTION by learning more about our Spring 2023 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.
Noke Mau
Noke Mau 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.