Next deadline Wed, Sep 1, 2027Possible fit

Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation General Capital Grants

Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Foundation

Checked Nov 2, 2026 on boh.com

Award: Award amount not stated. Projects must have total costs of less than $500,000.
Next date: Next deadline Wed, Sep 1, 2027
Who can apply: Nonprofits
Where: Hawaii - Statewide

The Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation, administered by Bank of Hawaii, makes General Capital Grants for small capital projects or equipment with total costs of less than $500,000. Hawaii 501(c)(3) nonprofits whose work benefits many people can apply, and fiscal sponsors are accepted. The foundation prefers full board giving and asks for validation of expenses.

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Playgrounds are not named, but this grant pays for small capital projects and equipment, which a playground, shade structure or surfacing project could be. The whole project must cost less than $500,000, and the applicant must be a Hawaii 501(c)(3) or use a fiscal sponsor.

Grants are provided for small capital projects or equipment with total costs of less than $500,000.

The Distribution Committee provides assistance to qualified tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations throughout Hawaii whose programs benefit a sizeable number of people.

Based on the funder's words, from boh.com (opens in a new tab). This is our read, not the funder's.

How to apply

Download the Grant Application Information (PDF) for General Capital Grants.
Apply online and enter code EHWFGC.
Submit your proposal by September 1st.

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All the details

Match: None listed
Deadline: Wed, Sep 1, 2027
Schedule: Yearly cycle. The funder posts these dates without a year; these are the next ones on its yearly schedule.
Cycle: Proposals are due September 1st. The page does not give a year, so confirm the next deadline with the foundation.
Who can apply, in full: Qualified tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations throughout Hawaii whose programs benefit a sizeable number of people. Fiscal sponsors are accepted.
What it funds: Small capital projects or equipment with total costs under $500,000, in fields including education, environment, health, human services, religion and community.
Area: Open to organizations throughout Hawaii.
Contact: Bank of Hawaii Charitable Foundation Services team
Funder: Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation (Foundation)
Source we checked: https://www.boh.com/philanthropy/grants/elsie-h-wilcox-foundation (opens in a new tab)
Date last checked: Mon, Nov 2, 2026

We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.