Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Supporting Transitioning Foster Youth
The Geist Foundation grant from Hawai'i Community Foundation supports research-driven programs to improve life outcomes for Hawaii’s foster youth transitioning to adulthood.
Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation
Due Dates: January 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | September 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$75,000 per year; up to 3 years possible; award size depends on project and organizational budget.
Summary: Supports projects that improve outcomes for Hawaii’s transitioning foster youth (ages 14–24), aligned with the Jim Casey and Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiatives.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation through the Hawai'i Community Foundation, funds projects supporting Hawaii’s transitioning foster youth. The focus is on programs that align with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative and the Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative, aiming to improve outcomes in permanence, education, employment, housing, health, social capital, and financial capability for youth ages 14–24 who have been in state care. Proposals should demonstrate youth engagement in development and implementation, and be designed to result in measurable improvements in youth outcomes.
