People’s Fund seeks proposals to challenge inequalities
Hawaii People’s Fund, a partnership of activists and donors who share a vision of a just, equitable and sustainable society, funds groups challenging institutions and attitudes that foster economic, social, racial and gender inequalities. It provides grants and technical assistance and unique networking opportunities to grassroots organizations working for social change throughout Hawai‘i and the Pacific.
Proposals for the Fund’s spring grant cycle must be received by Monday, April 2. To find out more about the Hawai‘i People’s Fund, to review eligibility requirements and to download application forms, see http://www.hawaiipeoplesfund.org or call (808) 845-4800.
Grants program seeks proposals for Kahuku projects
The Hawai‘i Community Foundation seeks proposals by Jan. 16 for the Kahuku Community Fund, established in 2005 by the Estate of James Campbell with a broad purpose: “to be used for charitable and community purposes within the geographic district of Kahuku, bounded by Turtle Bay and Malaekahana.”
The fund’s priorities include:
- educational opportunities, including early care and education;
- recreational opportunities;
- economic sufficiency for self, family and community;
- social conditions such as crime, poverty, substance abuse or domestic violence;
- health care;
- strategic action plan around future development of the Kahuku community;
- housing opportunities for low/moderate income families; and
- greater understanding of traditional and contemporary cultural arts, practices and values of the Ko‘olauloa moku.
Grants are for one-year projects and range from $1,000 to $25,000, with most awards about $10,000. For more information, click here to see the RFP.
Grants available to help youth exercise and eat better
The General Mills Foundation has grants available to encourage communities to improve the eating and physical activity patterns of young people, ages 2-20. It will award fifty grants of $10,000 each. Application deadline is Feb. 1. For more information contact Elisabeth Puga at (312) 899-4803 or epuga@eatright.org or visit http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/commitment/champions.aspx.
Prudential Locations changes the name of its foundation
Prudential Locations, a Hawai‘i real estate firm, has renamed its nonprofit division The Locations Foundation. Previously called Prudential Locations Foundation, it primarily serves disadvantaged children and families in Hawai‘i and works with other nonprofits in the community including Aloha United Way, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu and Ronald McDonald House. For more information about the foundation’s services, send an email to foundation@pruhawaii.com.
