Koʻolau Pilina Fund Now Accepting Applications

The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation is excited to announce that the Ko‘olau Pilina Fund has reopened for applications. Now in itʻs second year, the fund prioritizes projects specifically tailored to Ko‘olau communities on Oʻahu from Kahuku to Makapuʻu.

The purpose of the Koʻolau Pilina Fund (the fund) is to build community resilience in the Koʻolau region. and follows a participatory approach to grantmaking in which a committee made up of Ko‘olau community members will vet proposals through an open, rolling application process.

The committee will assess proposals for funding now through November 2023. The committee will prioritize proposals that create more opportunities for:
• Show alignment to the Pilina Fund Priority Areas:
o Strong families
o Supportive, safe, and prepared communities
o Interacting with ʻāina, farming, and food security in the region
o Improved health and wellbeing
o Community-based education and learning
• Request between $3,000 and $15,000
• Come from or are sponsored by an organization with IRS 501 (c)(3) tax exempt status
• Do not duplicate program grants by the Castle Foundation

Please refer to the Request For Proposals (RFP) for the full details of the fund and application details. Applications may also be submitted online – click the button below. Contact the team at pilinafund@gmail.com for any questions.