Tax-exempt Hawaii organizations are eligible to apply. This includes nonprofit
organizations, 501(c)(3) organizations, religious organizations that are exempt from
taxation, and units of government.
• Programs must preferentially and primarily (more than 50%) serve current or former
foster youth, age 14-24, who were in state child welfare or mental health systems after
their 14th birthday, even if they were adopted or legally reunited with their birth
families prior to the age of majority.

Grants usually range from $10,000 to $75,000 per year
• Permanence – Every young person has an adult to rely on for a lifetime and a supportive
family network.
• Education – Young people acquire education and training that enable them to obtain
and retain steady employment.
• Employment – Young people support themselves by obtaining and retaining steady
employment.
• Housing – Young people have safe, stable and affordable housing and have access to
transportation for work and school.
• Physical and Mental Health – Young people have health insurance and access to
services for both physical and mental health.
• Social Capital – Young people have supportive relationships in the community that help
them achieve their personal goals.
• Financial Capability – Young people manage their budgets and achieve their financial
goals.