Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Enhancements for Foster Children
Issuer: Hawaiʻi Community Foundation / Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation
Deadline: September 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. HST
Funding: Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000. The program limits enhancement spending to $650 per eligible child during the grant period, and administrative fees may not exceed 10%.
Application status: Invite-only for the current 2026 round. Prospective applicants must confirm invitation status with Hawaiʻi Community Foundation before proceeding.
Eligible applicants: Eligible tax-exempt Hawaiʻi organizations may include nonprofit organizations, qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations, tax-exempt religious organizations, and units of government, subject to the current invitation requirement and the full funding guidelines.
Eligible enhancement examples
- Extracurricular and cultural activities
- Field trips, camps, athletic uniforms, hobbies, and sports
- Driver education and birth-certificate costs
- Books, toys, and modest quality-of-life items
Requests generally must originate from an appropriate caregiver or professional involved with the child, and payments are made to vendors rather than directly to children or caregivers. Housing, groceries, medical or dental care, and ordinary tuition are not intended uses.
Atlas assessment
Atlas Opportunity Score: 95/100 conditional on invitation verification
N9+ Fit Score: 0/100 — medical and dental care are outside the intended use of this program, so the Nonagon N9+ should not be positioned for this opportunity.
QC Healthcare Fit: 5/100 — minimal direct fit.
Dr. Miltie direct applicant: No.
Strong Hawaiʻi applicant example: Hale Kipa, subject to confirmation that the organization has been invited to the 2026 round.
Official source: Hawaiʻi Community Foundation funding opportunity