Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Supporting Transitioning Foster Youth
This grant from the Hawai'i Community Foundation supports innovative, research-based programs that help Hawaii's foster youth ages 14–24 transition successfully to adulthood.
Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation
Due Dates: January 15, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | September 15, 2026 (all by 4:00 p.m. HST)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$75,000 per year; up to 3 years of funding; requests considered in relation to org budget.
Summary: Supports projects that empower Hawaii’s transitioning foster youth (ages 14–24), aligned with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative.
Key Information: Programs must serve primarily foster youth; only complete and timely online applications accepted.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the Hawai'i Community Foundation through the Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation, is dedicated to supporting projects that empower Hawaii’s transitioning foster youth (ages 14–24). The focus is on proposals aligned with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative and Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative, aiming to improve outcomes in areas such as permanence, education, employment, housing, health, social capital, and financial capability. The grant encourages innovative, youth-engaged programs and collaborative efforts that deliver measurable improvements for youth transitioning out of foster care.
