Applications are now being accepted for the Community-Based Environmental Stewardship Program.
Donor Name: Kosasa Foundation
State: Hawaii
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/07/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
With the impacts of climate change being felt in real ways, the Kosasa Foundation wishes to support and advance practices that increase the resilience of the islands. They believe that engaged communities that understand and embrace stewardship of the home will help us face the challenges that they are experiencing.
The Kosasa Foundation Community-Based Environmental Stewardship (CBES) Program fosters stewardship of the natural resources and island ecosystems by supporting nonprofits that:
- Engage community in achieving clear goals to improve specific environmental conditions;
- Weave together local knowledge and practices with that of western science;
- Work collaboratively with the scientific/academic community and government;
- Help to develop and implement policy change to affect broader environmental impacts.
Principles
In reviewing applications, they prioritize projects that reflect the following principles:
- Environmental Impact
- Clear goals focused on specific environmental improvements that are meaningful to the local community.
- Deep Community Engagement
- Strong community involvement that invites residents to learn about environmental issues, understand their kuleana, and take part in solutions.
- Measurable Progress
- Tangible and measurable results that demonstrate movement toward addressing an identified environmental challenge.
- Collaborative Efforts
- Partnerships that bring together community members, academics/scientists, and relevant government agencies to strengthen both the process and the outcomes.
Funding Information
- Small grant requests, typically in the $10,000 to $50,000 range, should demonstrate specific measurable results and outcomes for up to an 18-month project period.
- Grant requests greater than $50,000 can be for up to a 2-year project period.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit Kosasa Foundation.
