Hawaii Resilience and Response
Funder Collaborative

The Hawaii Resilience and Response Funder Collaborative brings together funders to support communities impacted by the recent Kona storm and flooding.

Through this effort, we aim to move resources quickly and equitably to organizations responding on the ground across Hawaiʻi.

If you are an organization seeking support, please submit your request through the application below.

If you are a funder interested in participating, please reach out to learn more.

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply Now on JustFund
Apply Now on JustFund

FAQS

  • A network of funders coordinated by Funder Hui to support disaster response, recovery, and long-term resilience across Hawaiʻi.

  • Nonprofits, fiscally sponsored projects, and community-based groups supporting direct response, recovery, or resilience efforts.

  • Apply through JustFund by creating an account, setting up your Common Application profile and then completing our application, (linked above).

  • No. Please request the amount needed based on your actual recovery or project costs. Multiple funders may work together to support a request.

  • Funder Hui can help connect you to JustFund support or invite you directly into the funding cycle to help you get started.

For Applicants

    • Review requests through JustFund or weekly email digests

    • Mark grants in JustFund or notify our Director by email when funding is made

    • Share comments or insights when helpful

    These are light-touch practices designed to support coordination without adding extra burden.

    • Complimentary access to JustFund

    • Onboarding and training support

    • Weekly request digests and updates

    • Recognition as a collaborative member

  • Yes. Grants can be back-dated and notes can clarify that entries reflect previous funding, not new awards.

  • Not yet. Groups must have a JustFund profile before funding can be recorded in the platform.

  • Please fill out this form

For Funders