How to apply

We appreciate your interest in the Kosasa Foundation’s grant opportunities.  Please note that, at this time, we do not accept unsolicited proposals. We acknowledge the significant time and effort involved in the application process and want to ensure that there is alignment between our focus areas and your organization’s mission before you invest valuable time in an application. 

We ask interested organizations to read through the relevant information and answer the Prospective Grantee Questionnaire below. If it is determined that your project/program is potentially aligned with the priority areas, you will receive a link to the application portal. 

We recognize that there are numerous commendable ideas, projects, and
organizations deserving of support, surpassing the limits of our available
resources. Please note that receiving an invitation to apply does not guarantee the funding of your application.

Prospective Grantee Questionnaire

If your organization already has an account with our foundation. You do not need to complete this questionnaire.
We only fund 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.
We only fund organizations whose work is inside the state of Hawai'i
We only fund one project per year per organization.
BECAUSE YOU HAVEN'T MET THE CONDITIONS OF THE STATEMENTS ABOVE, YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A KOSASA FOUNDATION GRANT AT THIS TIME.