Frederic Duclos Barstow Foundation for American Samoans – Program Grants
Grants support educational, arts, culture, and health programs that benefit youth of Polynesian descent in American Samoa, with a focus on measurable community impact.
Funder: Bank of Hawaii
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Proposal/Requests submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Amount varies; single-year grants only; no multi-year funding.
Summary: Supports education-related programs that benefit youth and residents of American Samoa, especially those of Polynesian descent, in arts, culture, education, and health.
Description
The Frederic Duclos Barstow Foundation for American Samoans Program Grants provide support for programs designed to improve the education of youth and residents of American Samoa. The focus is on initiatives that directly benefit the people of American Samoa, particularly youth of whole or part Polynesian descent for whom American Samoa is home. Supported fields include arts & culture, education, and health. Grants are awarded to eligible organizations and institutions operating education-related programs, with a strong emphasis on measurable community impact and alignment with the foundation’s mission.
