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  Charity Walk Hawaii

Information for non-profits

Information for non-profit organizations

Each year, the Visitor Industry Charity Walk supports hundreds of local non-profits statewide. All money raised for the Charity Walk on each island stays on that island to support its local charities. Raise money for your non-profit by applying for a grant and participating in the Charity Walk!

Eligible Applicants

501(c)3 non-profit organizations in the state of Hawaii are eligible to apply for Visitor Industry Charity Walk Grants.

Use of Funds

All grant funding must be used to fund programs in the County in which the funds were raised and utilized to benefit that community. (Note: An organization must apply separately to each county for funding to be used
in that county)

Funds will NOT be granted for:
  • Capital Fund Drives
  • Purchase of tangible real property or personal property.
  • Interest or reduction of deficits or loans.

Grant Application Forms

​​ Maui County Grant Application. Now closed.  
  • Kauai Island Grant Application. Now closed. 
  • Hawaii Island Grant Application.  Now closed. 
  • Oahu Island Grant Application.  Now closed. 

Size of Allocation

Grants will be considered on the basis of an organization’s community impact and may vary widely in scope and size.

Grants range in size up to a total of $10,000 per organization (not per program); however, grants of more than $10,000 per organization will be considered on special and rare occasions. (Note: Organization must complete a separate grant application for each program)

​Grants from the Visitor Industry Charity Walk are not a source of guaranteed continuous funding.

Subject Areas of Interest

Preference is giving to organizations that provide the following services:
  1. Homelessness (social/welfare)
  2. Children & Education
  3. Elderly
  4. Crime
  5. Veterans
  6. Health​ & Physical Fitness 
  7. Environment
  8. Cultural & Arts 

​All applicants are also encouraged to participate (as walkers, HLTA Course Marshals, or by donating door
prizes, goods, or services)

CONTACT FOR OAHU:
Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association 
(808) 923-0407

CONTACT FOR HAWAII ISLAND:
Waikoloa Beach Marriott
​Bambi Lau (808) 886-8100 ext. 8128

​CONTACT FOR KAUA'I:
HLTA Kauai Chapter
(808) 651-5480

​CONTACT FOR MAUI, MOLOKAI, & LANAI:
Maui Hotel & Lodging Association
(808) 244-8625
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2270 Kalakaua Ave, Suite 1702  |  Honolulu, HI  96815
Phone: (808) 923-0407 | info@hawaiilodging.org
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