Submit Applications for 2021 Regular Grants Program in United States
Deadline: 30-Apr-21
Do you know of a grassroots organization that has fresh ideas to ensure your communities, your families, your CIVIL RIGHTS are protected and preserved for Hawai’i’s future generations? If yes, then direct them to the 2021 Regular Grants Program.
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Hawai’i People’s Fund is now accepting applications for the 2021 Regular Grants Program from grassroots organizations working towards a safe, secure Hawai’i.
Categories
USD 1 million Partnership Fund for SDG Impact Projects
Call for Applications: New Programme focusing on rapid development of Vaccines for protection against new variants
Call for Applications: New Programme focusing on rapid development of Vaccines for protection against new variants
Grassroots International Organizations to receive up to $50,000 under this Grant Cycle
Grassroots International Organizations to receive up to $50,000 under this Grant Cycle
This Program is the answer to the most pressing Questions and compelling Opportunities in Education. Apply Now!
This Program is the answer to the most pressing Questions and compelling Opportunities in Education. Apply Now!
Financial Support for Research Projects that protect and preserve Wildlife
Financial Support for Research Projects that protect and preserve Wildlife
Voluntary Multi-donor Fund offering up to 100,000 USD to NGOs
Voluntary Multi-donor Fund offering up to 100,000 USD to NGOs
Apply for a chance to win 2,500 EUR for your Climate Change Story!
Apply for a chance to win 2,500 EUR for your Climate Change Story!
This Call is open to accelerate Sustainable Urban Development
This Call is open to accelerate Sustainable Urban Development
The broad categories of work that Hawai‘i People’s Fund supports include:
Action Research
Arts & Cultural Activism
Cross-Issue Organizing
Human and Civil Rights
Environmental Justice
Economic Justice
Grassroots Leadership
Political Organizing
Peace and International Solidarity
Movement Building
Youth Organizing
Public Policy Advocacy
Workers’ Rights
Indigenous Rights
Reproductive Justice.
Funding Information
Regular Grant awards may range up to $10,000.
Please do not create a budget to match the maximum, but rather, develop your budget according to your project and/or organizational needs.
Regular grant funding is limited to one grant award in a 12-month period.
Hawai‘i People’s Fund should not be considered a long-term funding source.
Funding Criteria
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Questions Answered on Concept Note
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5 Steps to Fundraising Success for Small and Grassroots NGOs
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How to Write Proposals on Projects Addressing Climate Change
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How to Organize Nonprofit Fundraising Events?
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How can Short Concept Notes attract Large Funding
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They Fund Clear Strategies for Action: Strong proposals will reflect all or many of the following:
Organizing, mobilization, education, direct action, and/or advocacy
Challenging and working to change systems and institutions that create, accommodate and perpetuate social inequalities and injustices
Addressing the root causes of injustice
Working to eliminate barriers to full participation in society (i.e. racism, sexism, classism, ableism, homophobia, ageism)
Collaboration with other groups
Opportunities for public participation and community involvement
Developing community leaders
Realistic goals
Clear plans for achieving and evaluating efforts
Accountability to constituency
Considered fundraising plan
Realistic budget.
Eligible Funding
They Fund Commitment to Inclusion and Leadership- The applicant group reflects the full diversity of its community and involves its core constituencies at all levels of leadership and decision-making, instead of reproducing the dominant culture. They prioritize efforts led by an organized community.
They Fund Social Change Organizations- A social change organization:
Is explicit regarding issues of equity
Focuses on communities affected by inequity
Ensures that its constituents are involved in setting the agenda
Has clear structures, processes, and mechanisms for accountability to communities being organized/served
Recognizes unequal dynamics of racial and economic power
Holds those responsible for maintaining inequities accountable
Works to make change at the roots and interconnections of systems, institutions and people
Offers bold paradigm shifts and alternatives that replace current structures of inequity and disproportionate power
Works collaboratively in building a collective movement.
Funding Restrictions
Hawai’i People’s Fund does NOT fund:
How NGOs can adopt Donor Prospect Research for Fundraising Success?
How NGOs can adopt Donor Prospect Research for Fundraising Success?
Training Video: How to take Lessons Learned from Previous Projects and adapt them for New Proposals
Training Video: How to take Lessons Learned from Previous Projects and adapt them for New Proposals
Training Video on Essential Financial Management Skills for NGOs
Training Video on Essential Financial Management Skills for NGOs
Training Video: How to Influence Donors through Your Proposals by Cheryl Hooper
Training Video: How to Influence Donors through Your Proposals by Cheryl Hooper
Training Video: Improving your Chances of Success Grant Writing Skills & Tips 2 – Concept Notes by Cheryl Hooper
Training Video: How to develop a Firm Financial Base: Effective Fundraising Planning for NGOs
Training Video: How to develop a Firm Financial Base: Effective Fundraising Planning for NGOs
Training Video: How to use Digital Channels effectively for Fundraising?
Training Video: How to use Digital Channels effectively for Fundraising?
Training Video: Improving your Chances of Success Grant Writing Skills & Tips 2 – Concept Notes by Cheryl Hooper
Training Video: How to Develop a Branding and Communication Strategy for Successful Fundraising?
Activities that promote specific political candidates for public office
Major Capital Expenditures
For-Profit Business Ventures
Government Agencies (Local, State, Federal)
Scholarships
Individual projects (e.g. graduate research, fellowships, etc.)
Organizations with strong leadership from only one individual
Reimbursements
Work outside of Hawai‘i
Endowments
One-time events that are neither part of or linked to ongoing social change organizing strategies
Previously funded groups with outstanding grant reports
Social service organizations without a strong social change component
Groups with an organizational budget over $250,000 or significant access to mainstream funding.
Note– Organizations with budgets of more than $250,000 may apply if they have a discrete social justice project with a budget of less than this amount that:
needs seed money for a new activity or,
is unlikely to meet the guidelines of other funding sources because of its goals or strategies.
Eligibility Criteria
If a group’s mission is eligible for funding, you do not need to be approved by the IRS as 501c3.
However, if there is no financial account in the name of your organization, a fiscal sponsor is required.
A fiscal sponsor is an organization with 501c(3) status, a designation with the IRS allowing that entity to receive tax-deductible donations.
A fiscal sponsor will partner with you to receive and distribute your grant funding.
Note that most fiscal sponsors will charge a percentage for this service and will offer varying levels of support. Please keep in mind that they do NOT fund individuals.
For more information, visit https://www.hawaiipeoplesfund.org/