Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Family Strengthening and Prevention Programs Funding Opportunity
Forecasted
Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Family Strengthening and Prevention Programs Funding Opportunity supports organizations strengthening Hawai‘i families to help prevent entry into foster care.
Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Online application) | May 2027 (Online application) | September 2027 (Online application)
Funding Amounts: Usually $10,000–$50,000 per year; requests for up to two years considered
Summary: Supports family-strengthening and prevention services that help prevent Hawai‘i families and young people from entering foster care.
Key Information: At least 50% of individuals or families served must have children ages 0–5.
Description
The Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation’s Family Strengthening and Prevention Programs funding opportunity is administered through Hawai‘i Community Foundation (HCF). It supports organizations addressing key reasons Hawai‘i children enter foster care through family-strengthening strategies and prevention-focused services.
Introduced in 2023, the opportunity aligns with prevention strategies and risk factors identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Family First Prevention Services Act. Its priorities include addressing child abuse and neglect risks, strengthening protective factors, supporting families experiencing housing instability, and helping vulnerable families navigate resources. Programs must address at least two funding priorities.
