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
The online grant application is now closed.
Key Dates:
- May 18, 2026: Grant cycle opened
- June 19, 2026, at 5 PM (HST): Grant cycle closed
- By September 14, 2026: Grantees will be 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 awardees 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.