Hawaii Grants for Individuals

Competition for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and individuals to increase the nutritive value of foods and to develop previously underused crops. The purpose of the competition is to identify ingredien...

Opportunity for USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, academic institutions, and individuals to compete for prizes to develop wave energy technologies. The purpose of the prize is to challenge multidisciplinary teams of innovators, bo...

Prizes to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, teams of individuals, and institutions for creating innovative gene editing technology. Funding is intended for systems that will enable the treatment of various genetic disorders, including those whose relevant cel...

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, journalists, scientists, and artists for professional projects abroad. Grants are intended to cover the cost of travel, living costs in-country, and the cost of a stipend. Eligible individuals may apply for projects in teaching, r...

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal Nations for research projects related to improvements to the graduate education system. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed ...

Grants to USA and Israel researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for collaborative research projects related to agriculture and nutrition. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal prior to applying. The purpose of the research program is to adv...

Grants to USA and Canada researchers and professors affiliated with IHEs for innovative scientific research related to the manufacturing industry. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage applicants to utilize their expertise in technical and engineering fields...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early and mid-career researchers affiliated with nonprofit research and academic institutions for research related to lung cancer treatments. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for r...

Fellowships to USA individual researchers to further Japanese studies throughout the country. The fellowship program is intended to support innovative research projects in subjects that include, but are not limited to, economics, sociology, political science, and inter...

Grants to USA federal agencies, IHEs, research institutions, organizations, national laboratories, private corporations and foundations, groups, and individuals for projects that improve eligible agricultural industries. Applicants must complete required registrations ...

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International individuals, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for collaboration with Indigenous Knowledge holders regarding climate, environment, and ecosystem. Applicants are advised that re...

Grants to USA IHEs, laboratories, federal agencies, research institutions, for-profit organizations, and individuals for studies and programs that address issues related to agriculture and animals. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registratio...

Opportunity for USA nonprofits, government agencies, individuals, and academic institutions to participate in a competition to develop innovative security solutions for electric companies. Competitors will work with utility companies to develop software and implement s...

Grants and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and international researchers for collaborative studies on ovarian cancer using machine learning or AI. A Letter of Intent is required before submission of a full application. The funding is intended for research in coordinat...

Grants of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and UK nonfiction writers to complete works already in progress. Topics include, but are not limited to philosophy, graphic nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, food or travel writing, the sciences, personal essays, criticism, and c...

Competition for USA nonprofits, for-profits, individuals, government entities, and academic institutions to develop innovative marine energy technologies. Winners will receive training and other resources to assist in project development. The prize supports competitors...

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit institutions, government agencies, and businesses for environmental projects. Topic areas include resilient and sustainable communities, inclusive management and sound science, healthy watersheds ...

Fellowships of $75,000 to USA and territories Native American leaders for activities that foster change for Indigenous people and their communities. Applicants are required to submit an initial application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to ...

Opportunity for USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government entities, academic institutions, and individuals to participate in a contest to develop innovative packaging for silicon carbide electronic devices. The purpose of the competition is to expand the sta...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions to foster peace and economic prosperity. Additional prizes will be offered to USA applicants addressing racial ine...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions to educational inequities. Additional prizes are awarded to teams addressing racial disparities in education in th...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions that increase access to healthcare and foster health equity. Additional prizes are awarded to teams offering innov...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions that address climate change. Additional prizes are awarded to USA applicants addressing racial inequities. In addi...

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA and territories STEM educators affiliated with high schools to lead high school student teams in a hands-on STEM challenge. Applicants must submit an initial application before being invited to submit a full application. Selected teacher-s...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual artists and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to create temporary public artworks to be installed in eligible areas. Funding is intended for works of art that will draw attention to histories and people who have ...

Prizes of $10,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations to solve issues with locating rural and remote residences. The goal of the program is to find efficient and effective ways to compile a comprehensive list of addresses throughout the country. Applicants a...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and individuals for research projects that address ethnic and racial inequities within the justice system. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior t...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA public school and IHE teachers, specialized instructional support personnel (SISP), education support professionals (ESPs), and groups of educators for professional learning and career development. Funding is intended to provide resources ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying educators to enhance the learning experience for students. Funding is intended to support project-based learning, skill development, and engaging learning experiences. Eligible applicants include teachers, specialized instructio...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying teachers and school personnel for projects to enhance equity and cultural understanding in the classroom. This grant program supports project-based learning and helps educators advance students' understanding of democracy and ci...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA physician assistants for projects to promote health care for underserved communities. Priority will be given to projects that have an innovative design, foster collaboration and partnerships, and emphasize direct patient education, care, o...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, law firms, lawyers, and government agencies to provide legal services to low-income individuals in eligible areas. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Funding is intend...

Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, Tribes, and agencies for research and development projects related to seaweed and algae bioproducts. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submi...

Fellowships to USA and Canada Native innovators for initiatives to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended to provide resources and support to advance projects that positively impact Native communities throughout the country. Priority is given to proposals in t...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals and students to participate in a competition to improve methods of transporting large quantities of cargo via airlift. The purpose of the competition is to create an algorithm that adheres to required deadlines...

Awards to USA educators for creative projects that enhance student learning. Funding must be used to further the projects within the school or school system. This program is open to principals, teachers, classified staff, and paraprofessionals in K-12 private and publi...

Grants of $5,000 to USA visual artists over the age of 60 for artwork preservation and historical documentation. Funding is intended to help visual artists initiate new work or a special project, create a website, acquire studio space, catalog their art or their histor...

Grants to USA individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profits for research addressing the long-term symptoms and conditions associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Applicants must register prior to submitting a design proposal. The program is intended to crow...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, art platforms, and contemporary art festivals or biennials for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The funding source...

Grants and in-kind support to USA individuals, IHEs, and organizations to incorporate technology into the performing arts. Funding is intended to support innovative ideas that will enhance theater, contemporary dance, and jazz. In addition to financial resources, the a...

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International female professional journalist for social justice and human rights studies. The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity for research and internships with major print media outlets. The Fellow will have input in the...

Fellowships to USA bioscientists who recently earned their undergraduate degrees for tropical biodiversity research. The program is intended to give young scientists work and research experience by embedding them with existing research teams for a year. Fellows will be...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students to address issues related to freedom of speech worldwide. The purpose of the program is to advocate for freedom of speech as it applies to education, artists, research, and digital media,...

Fellowships to USA and territories researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for collaborative scientific research activities. The purpose of the program is to provide career development opportunities for fellows and impro...

Grants of $1000 to USA Native Hawaiian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander individuals to assist with transitions into creative fields of work. Eligible applicants have pivoted away from their jobs or careers within the last 1 to 3 years. The purpose of the grant pro...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and territories artists, designers, architects, arts organizations, nonprofits, and community-based organizations to create, restore, and install public murals. Eligible projects must be produced for installation on or within public build...

Opportunity for USA and territories early-career physicians, residents, junior faculty, fellows, and other qualified individuals to participate in a research program to address issues in health care and certification. Selected participants will receive a $15,000 stipen...

Fellowships of up to $50,000 to USA and territories individuals including clinicians, academics, and community leaders for research or policy projects focused on preventing falls in older adults. Funding is intended to produce systems changes that will help prevent and...

Grants of up to $22,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists to support research addressing children with serious emotional disturbance. Funding is intended for research in the areas of early intervention and treatment. The goal of the program i...

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind services to USA newsroom and freelance journalists to support work related to environmental racism and environmental justice. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to the effects of climate change and the disproportionate harm...