Funds small capital projects and equipment for Hawaii organizations advancing Chinese culture and history, with priority to North and South Kona.
Funder: Bank of Hawaii
Due Dates: September 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per award; one-year, single-project funding (no multi-year grants).
Summary: Supports small capital projects or equipment for Hawaii-based organizations promoting Chinese culture and preserving Chinese history, with priority to North and South Kona.
This grant program funds small capital projects and equipment purchases for organizations in Hawaii whose work promotes Chinese culture and preserves Chinese history. The primary geographic focus is North and South Kona, followed by the Island of Hawaii, and then the rest of the state. Eligible projects include building improvements, physical infrastructure, or equipment directly tied to cultural or historical preservation. The Trust does not support endowments, deficit financing, reserve purposes, or multi-year projects, and does not fund individuals.