GRANTMAKING

Expanding our reach into the community

The Takitani Foundation supports opportunities that help Hawaiʻi’s young people learn, grow, and imagine what is possible for their futures. Our grants open doors to education, career pathways, leadership, enrichment, and innovation, while also honoring the values of generosity, hard work, and service that Mamoru and Aiko Takitani carried throughout their lives.

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FIVE AREAS OF FUNDING

Scholarship and Grant Categories

Pathways to Opportunity Scholarships & Scholarship Grants

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SCHOLARSHIPS

Legacy Scholarship Program for High School Graduates

Legacy and Renewal Scholarships to pursue higher education and career pathways rooted in Hawai‘i.

Grants awarded to institutions that provide scholarships for students pursuing higher education, particularly in agriculture, education, healthcare, and other areas where Hawaiʻi needs strong local talent to strengthen the economy and community well-being.

Post-High School Scholarship Grants

Expanding Horizons Grants

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Program and scholarship support for nonprofits serving educationally underserved K-12 youth, focusing on expanding access and preparing them for meaningful work and thriving futures in Hawaiʻi.

Emerging Leaders

Investing in programs that open doors for youth to explore specialized fields, hands-on experiences, and diverse perspectives that strengthen readiness for work and life in Hawaiʻi, such as travel abroad programs, summer courses, independent study, leadership programs, and volunteer/internship opportunities.

Enrichment

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RESEARCH

Innovation Grants

Investing in research, entrepreneurship, and innovation in agriculture, education, healthcare, and other industries that strengthen Hawaiʻi’s future.

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LEGACY

Tribute

Gifts to religious and education institutions that reflect and honor the Takitani family’s legacy of service.

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RESPONSE

Community Resilience

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Responsive funding for urgent needs (disaster relief, sudden youth/education gaps, urgent healthcare or community services) that protect and sustain Hawaiʻi’s people.

FOR INTERESTED ORGANIZATIONS

Open by invitation only

We take time to build relationships with community partners—often through introductions from trusted partners—and invite organizations to apply when there is strong alignment with the Foundation’s mission and priorities.

Our Grant Cycle runs Q3 and Q4 of each year.

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Frequently
Asked
Questions

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  • The Foundation’s grantmaking is by invitation only, and only approved community partners may submit a grant proposal. If invited to apply, you will receive instructions for submitting your proposal and required materials.

  • We generally get to know prospective community partners through introductions from organizations and individuals we know and trust. Organizations may also introduce themselves by submitting an inquiry through our contact form. From there, we take time to learn more about the organization, its work, and potential alignment with the Foundation before extending an invitation to apply.

  • Please contact us for instructions and access to the current grant proposal and final report templates. Templates are provided to approved community partners.

  • If you are submitting a new grant request, your final report for the previous grant should be submitted at the same time as your new proposal. The report should share program outcomes, the number of individuals served, and a financial accounting of grant expenditures.

  • The Foundation accepts grant proposals during Q3 and Q4, with two annual deadlines:

    • August 1

    • November 1

    Returning community partners should submit their final report together with any new funding request.