Oahu, HI
100 Years of Washington Middle School
Par Mia Fitzgerald February 2025
Keeping Siblings Connected is AWESOME!
Par Tina Scotty February 2025
Student Leaders' Agency Through Video Production
Par David Yung January 2025
Revolutionize Laʻie Elementary Writing Curriculum
Par Courtney Fermantez December 2024
Global Preservation Initiative
Par Aaron Magee December 2024
Project Proposal: Cultural Evolution of Settlers i
Par Morgan Tursi September 2024
Composting School Meals
Par Margaret Shimizu September 2024Seahorse Makerspace: Empowering Young Innovators
Par Donna Soriano August 2024
Acts of Kindness Series
Par Marianne Ambrose July 2024
Teaching kids and adults to Rollerskate!
Par Melissa Garvey June 2024
Healing Trees Maui Guides Scholarship Fund
Par Phyllis Look May 2024
Kupu Ka Niu, Kupu Ke Kanaka
Par Michelle Pieper May 2024Mural of Kalihi Valley for Fern Elementary School
Par Alyce Dodge April 2024
Hana Noeau: All Things Ulana Lauahala
Par Naomi Nascimento March 2024
Grade level funds
Par Sharel L Kasai February 2024
SURF's Coffee Cart
Par Shariann Ikeda January 2024Outdoor Learning Spaces
Par Sharon A Schleigh January 2024
Taking Awesome Middle Schoolers to the Nutcracker
Par Melissa Richardson October 2023
Empowering Youth Through Sports and Creativity
Par Zi Wu September 2023WE belong
Par Cheryl Sanico July 2023
Starting an Orchestra Class at Kaimuki High School
Par Alan Evans May 2023
Free Menstrual Products on Campus - KCC
Par Julie Rancilio April 2023
Legacy Projects - Maunawili school
Par Dee Takeno March 2023
Herbivores in the Hot-Seat
Par Taylor Souza February 2023Ordinary Days Thesis Project
Par Jasmine Anderson February 2023
Hana Noʻeau Da Aquaponics Sheds
Par Alston Alika Albarado, M.F.A. January 2023
Mentoring Micronesian Youth thru Traditional Arts
Par Isaiah Prakash January 2023
Community seating at Hui Mahi'ai Aina
Par Nicole Mench December 2022
Compostable Pots
Par Michelle Pieper November 2022
Combat Veterans of Hilo
Par CORY EARLY October 2022
Saving Lives through BLS Certification
Par Courtney Matsumoto September 2022
WILD WISDOM, the podcast series
Par Jeannette Paulson Hereniko August 2022
Let them cook!
Par Espie Chapman July 2022Speak Up, Speak Out, Speak Love
Par Kristin Davidson June 2022
Exploring Bullying through Puppetry
Par Olivia Coughlin May 2022
Helping Hawaii Athletes-Metrics & More
Par Tina Scotty April 2022
Water quality & botulism in Hawaiian waterbirds
Par Carmella Vizza February 2022
Sky Gate
Par Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti January 2022Kupuna Aikido
Par William Doi December 2021
Trojan Auto Club at MHS
Par Melvn Oliveros October 2021
Malama Na Iwi Kupuna
Par Renee Lee-Agcaoili September 2021
Social Emotional Learning Library and Calming Area
Par Leeann Barenaba August 2021
SEEDS of Honua
Par Tyler J Levine July 2021
JoyMobile
Par Nathan Drackett June 2021
Technology in the Art Classroom
Par Mia Fitzgerald May 2021
Moveable Parts Playground
Par Kimberly Anthony-Maeda April 2021
Kalaheo Hale Build
Par Resha Ramolete March 2021
Surfing the Nations' Feeding the Hungry Program
Par Jill Brewster February 2021
The Children's Garden at Alani Children's Center
Par Kelli Nakamura January 2021Pūʻolo "Āina
Par MICHELLE U PIEPER November 2020STEAMBuiding® Inschool Field Trip @ Kauluwela Elem
Par Michelle Sweeney February 2020
Teen Alert Program, or TAP808
Par Shari Williams December 2019
Marshallese Education Day: Student Culture Session
Par Natalie Nimmer October 2019Performing Arts Speakeasy
Par Maika'i Nash September 2019
Keiki Horseback Riding Camp at Koko Crater Stables
Par Jane Reilly Mount August 2019
Precious Plastics Recycling Machines Materials
Par Navin Tagore-Erwin May 2019
Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Calendar
Par Chelsea Arnott April 2019
Correctional Arts Re-Entry (CARE) Program
Par Ruby Menon April 2019
Mural - Mele on the Lawn
Par Jodie Chock February 2019
Project Lemon Tree
Par Ivie Bryant January 2019Smart Games on Straps
Par Uyanga Batzogs December 2018
Refurbish Kalaheo HS Drivers Ed Vehicle Garage.
Par Matthew Leidholm November 2018
Public Art in Kailua
Par Keno Knieriem October 2018streetARThawaii (Mud Hen Family)
Par Jennifer Noel October 2018
A Special Halloween Party for Special Needs Keiki
Par Shannon Pucci September 2018
ARTBOX Kaimuki
Par Jennifer Noel and Gerry Ralston July 2018
Naonealaa Story Board
Par MAHEALANI CYPHER July 2018
Stage Mosaic Mural
Par Mia Fitzgerald July 2018
SNAP Enhancement
Par Bernice Strand April 2018Hui Peer-to-Peer Parenting Support Program
Par Cherilyn Shiinoki April 2018
Starting a Chess Program at Ewa Makai Middle
Par Kathryn Kelly February 2018
Hydration
Par Vaega R Toilolo February 2018
Lemonade Stand - Project Based Unit
Par Emma Shaul November 2017
Mokauea Futures
Par Sean Connelly October 2017Water for Nanakuli Boys & Girls Club
Par Claudia Fernandez October 2017The STEM World from Above
Par Glenn S.B. Lee October 2017Waipahu Safe Haven Immigrant Resource Center
Par Barbara Tom August 2017
Tryke for James
Par James Christiansen August 2017
Project Hawai'i Adventures Abound Summer Camp
Par Kristen McReath June 2017
Farrington Retail Store
Par Kristin Mullin June 2017
Lullaby Project
Par Liezl Alcantara April 2017WASUP Days! Wheelchair Adapted Stand Up Paddle Day
Par Amy Lagera March 2017
Stage curtains
Par The Arts at Marks February 2017
Bay of Dreams
Par George Kalilikane January 2017
'Iliahi - Wahiawa's Giving Tree
Par "Phil" Augustus Acosta January 2017HOLOMUA NA OHANA - Weinberg Village Waimanalo
Par HOLLY HOLOWACH December 2016
Personal Empowerment Program (PEP)
Par Hoola Na Pua October 2016
Fern Elementary Basketball Program
Par Blake Lau September 2016
Campus Beautification with Murals
Par Carli Masik June 2016
LISTEN: IT ONLY TAKES A MOMENT.
Par Brooke Dooley May 2016
It Starts Here: Earth Summit 2016
Par Wild Kids Hawaii April 2016
Moiliili Japanese Cemetery Beautification Project
Par Laura Ruby April 2016
Urban Oahu Ohia Legacy Project
Par John-Carl Watson March 2016
"Progress Theatre" Workshop with the Creators
Par Hannah Schauer March 2016
Castle HS Winterguard
Par Jimmy Joe Esquibel February 2016
Shakespeare's Lovers and Madmen
Par Paul Mitri December 2015
Science In A Rural Oahu School
Par Ronda Hayashi-Simpliciano October 2015
MO’ILI’ILI JAPANESE CEMETERY GATEWAY ENHANCEMENT
Par Laura Ruby August 2015Fine Arts Bonanza
Par Alexa and Presley Anderson August 2015
Ilio Hale (Dog House) Program Support
Par Kristin Davidson August 2015
Kaimuki HS Softball Dugout and Study Hall Room
Par Rylan Morihara July 2015
Project Ho'omana
Par Desiree LeeHang-Asuao June 2015
Word on the Street
Par Jonas Vibell May 2015
Kalaheo Athletic Trainers
Par Catherine Rose April 2015
EOLA ( EAST OAHU LIFEGUARD ASSOCIATION) 501c apply
Par Jason C Bitzer March 2015
Peter's Prom (A special needs prom)
Par Deanna Ferrick February 2015
YMCA Camp Erdman Nature Room
Par Candice Nydam January 2015
Restoration of the Historic Shiroma Saimin Stand
Par Jeffrey Higa January 2015
POW! WOW! Hawai`i
Par Hawaii`i Arts Alliance November 2014
DVAC Lipstick Holder Outreach Project
Par Nancy Usui November 2014
Giving Hawaii's youth an ADVANTAGE in athletics!
Par Lawrence Smalls November 2014
KIS Band Instrument Repairs
Par Maya Arakaki and Kelci Hooker July 2014
Getting to Know the Ko'olaus
Par Ko'olau Mountains Watershed Partnership July 2014
Planned Parenthood Young Leaders
Par Allison Dowd May 2014
A Visit With Man Ray: Memoir and Photo Book
Par Paul Levitt May 2014
Bringing "Most Good, Least Harm" to Honolulu!
Par Terry Bear, Andrea Nandoskar, Linda Leveen, Victoria Anderson March 2014
K9 Emergency Evacuation Preparedness
Par Kristin Davidson March 2014
Ku’i Hui
Par Jennifer Denise Bojanowski February 2014
Thrift Store: The Musical
Par Susanne Sims January 2014
15th Annual Holiday Party for Foster Keiki
Par Family Programs Hawaii January 2014
Laundry Access for Homeless Families with Children
Par Mary Saunders October 2013
Recycling Containers for O`ahu Beach Parks
Par Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawai`i (B.E.A.C.H.) September 2013
Adopt a GSA
Par Melanie Moore September 2013
Papakolea Mural Project
Par 808 Urban August 2013Legacy Projects
Par Maya Arakaki via Deanne Takeno July 2013
Ka Papa Kai: Ocean Science for Kids
Par Debbie Gowensmith July 2013Kailua Intermediate School Band Aloha Concert 2013
Par David Oka May 2013
Wahiawa Savvy Seniors
Par Gabriele Chapman March 2013
Trystyn's CoCo Bailey Service Dog
Par Monique Son February 2013
Vegetable-Assisted Therapy
Par Stacy Evensen January 2013Man Hour - Character Development Program
Par Natalie Pawluk Moore December 2012The HIKA Kupuna Care Program
Par Trina Orta, BSW December 2012
The Joyful Life Library
Par Carly Ragragola November 2012
PermablitzHI
Par Matthew Lynch October 2012
Sound Project
Par Jesse Yonover September 2012
Kawananakoa MS Additional Seating Project
Par Andrew Chun June 2012Aloha Beach Volleyball
Par Rod Suzumoto May 2012
Dream Boxes for Homeless Kids
Par Grace Furuta April 2012A Propos
We love funding projects that make Oahu more awesome
The Awesome Foundation is a global network of micro-giving chapters that give $1000 of their own money every month to awesome projects. We're the Oahu chapter - if you’ve got an idea for a project on the island of Oahu and you need some support to take your initiative to the next level, apply now!
Tips for a great application
We receive a lot of applications from passionate people and while there are no official rules, we generally do not fund salaries, travel, marketing, or applications where the budget doesn’t clearly explain what the money will be spent on.
For your best chance, make us say, “That’s awesome!” by having a detailed outline of your project, and have a clear, itemized budget.
Application process
We review applications at the end of every month and select a winner as a group. If you win, we will call and let you know. After, we will decide on a meeting spot, give you the grant money, take some photos, and announce your awesome project on our social media channels (see below).
If you haven't heard anything within a few months of applying, it's likely your project was not selected. Our chapter will consider applications from previous months, however, so there's no need to apply again unless your idea has changed or if you want to add a more detailed breakdown of the budget.
How to join Awesome Foundation Oahu
We’d love to hear from you - send us a quick email introducing yourself and we’ll be in touch when a spot opens.
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