The Hawaiʻi State Poet Laureate is designed to promote and encourage appreciation of poetry and literary life in Hawai‘i and the poetry community while inspiring new writers.
Donor Name: Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
State: Hawaii
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 11/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Funding Information
The Hawai`i Poet Laureate will receive a stipend of $15,000 per year and an additional $10,000 to cover programming costs.
Grant Period
February 2026 through January 31, 2029– Contract period
- Year 1 – Feb 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
- Year 2 – Feb 1, 2027 – Jan 31, 2028
- Year 3 – Feb 1, 2028 – Jan 31, 2029.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a legal, full-time Hawaiʻi resident.
- Must maintain Hawaiʻi residency during the full multiyear term of office.
- Must be available to travel statewide and give presentations.
- Nominees will not be considered until they indicate their consent to the nomination.
For more information, visit SFCA.
