The Mission: Affordable Housing
The Nareit Hawaii Community Giving Initiative will entertain grant proposals from all Hawaii non-profits engaged in charitable causes that contribute to increasing access to affordable housing in Hawaii.
How to Apply
Online Application
The application process opened on May 12, 2025. Please use the following Grant Application Link to apply.
Key Dates:
- May 12, 2025: Grant cycle opens
- June 13, 2025 at 5 PM (HST): Grant cycle closes
- Week of September 12, 2025: Grantees notified
Funding
Applications with funding requests for "shovel-ready" projects will be considered first. If awarded, funds will be transmitted by the Nareit Hawaii Community Giving Initiative through the Nareit Foundation after the grantee has executed an award acceptance letter outlining the conditions of the award. Previous awarded may be eligible for a grant.
Contact Information
Please email any questions you may have to info@nareithawaii.com.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for a local grant, your organization:
- Must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and not classified as a private foundation.
- Must serve our local community.
- Should be aligned with our funding priorities of supporting local affordable housing non-profits and programs.
The following organizations are generally not eligible for funding:
- Organizations that deny service to a potential client or beneficiary on the basis of race or otherwise have unlawfully discriminatory eligibility criteria.