The Community Arts Grants program funds nonprofit 501(c)3 arts and culture organizations in Hawaiʻi to support projects that enhance arts, culture, and humanities. Applicants may request $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 with a required 1:1 match. This reimbursement grant requires submission of an Intent to Apply and Project Application via the Hawaii Go Smart system. Eligibility includes incorporation in Hawaiʻi, compliance with state and federal requirements, and project location within Hawaiʻi.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)3 arts or culture organizations incorporated in Hawaiʻi with at least one year of project experience. Applicants must comply with state and federal requirements, submit only one application per fiscal year, and provide a 1:1 match. Fiscal sponsorship is not pe