Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Family Strengthening and Prevention Programs Funding Opportunity
The Geist Foundation grant from Hawai'i Community Foundation funds research-based family strengthening and prevention programs to reduce foster care entry among young children in Hawai‘i.
Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation
Due Dates: January 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | September 15, 2026 (all 4:00 p.m. HST)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$50,000 per year; up to two years of funding possible; administrative fees capped at 15%
Summary: Supports Hawai‘i-based organizations preventing families and youth from entering foster care through family strengthening and prevention initiatives.
Key Information: At least 50% of those served must be children ages 0–5; Hawai‘i-only; 501(c)(3) status required (or eligible fiscal sponsor).
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Hawai'i Community Foundation, funds organizations in Hawai‘i that are developing and implementing family strengthening and prevention programs to reduce the risk of children and youth entering the foster care system. The program emphasizes proactive, collaborative strategies targeting the root causes of family separation, with a strong focus on supporting families with young children (ages 0–5) and addressing risk factors such as homelessness, housing instability, and child abuse or neglect.
Eligible projects should align with protective and risk factors for child abuse prevention and demonstrate collaboration with other community service providers. The grant supports both established and innovative programs that can show measurable impact and a plan for ongoing evaluation and improvement.
