Grants & Fellowships / Verified 7 September 2026
The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts offers grants from $15,000 to $250,000 for Hawaii-based nonprofit 501(c)3 arts organizations. Applicants must have at least one year of project experience, maintain SAM.gov registration and Hawaii Compliance Express compliance, and file a Section 504 Evaluation. The next deadline is October 30, 2026, with no application fee.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. October 30, 2026
“FY2028: Intent to Apply August 1, 2026 through October 30, 2026; Project Application September 1, 2026 through October 30, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Variable (FY2026 awards $15,000–$250,000 per organization)
“Grant amounts of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 (1:1 match required); reimbursement grant”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Fiscal year July 1 through June 30
Who can apply. Nonprofit 501(c)3 arts or culture organization; incorporated in Hawaii; not barred/suspended from federal funds; at least one year experience with project; must be compliant with Hawaii Compliance Express and have active SAM.gov registratio
How they choose.
“Grant Review Panels consisting of professionals in arts, culture, and humanities fields review eligible applications and make recommendations; SFCA Board of Commissioners makes final approval decision based on application score and available funding”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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