Grants

Every year the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation gives grants to teams and events that help develop Hawaii’s ocean athletes and perpetuate Duke’s legacy through water safety, and through water sports and volleyball. 2023 Grant Applications closed on January 10, 2023 and grant notification emails were sent out out on March 3, 2023.

This year the foundation is partnering with Scholar's App for the application process. Using the link from the buttons below, applicants can create an account which will save data to populate applications for future years.

2021-2022

Event Grant Recipients

Hawaii Water Polo Inc.

Kaikeha Inc.

Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association

Kauai Lifeguard Association

Lanikai Canoe Club

Nā Kama Kai

North Shore Swim Series

Outrigger Canoe Club - Cline Mann

Outrigger Canoe Club - Dad Center Race

Outrigger Canoe Club - Macfarlane Race

PA'A (Paddling Athletes Association)

Special Olympics Hawaii Inc.

Surfrider Spirit Sessions

Swim Kauai Aquatics

Event Grants

Event grants support community events anywhere in Hawaii that perpetuate Duke’s legacy and spirit through ocean and beach sports, and water safety. Grants generally range from $1,000 to $3,000 each.

For detailed application requirements, please press the APPLY button below.

Grant applications close January 10, 2023.

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2021-2022

Team Grant Recipients

Ikaika Hawaii

Kaha Nalu Hawaii

Kamehameha Swim Club

Spike and Serve Club

Windclub Hawaii

Team Grants

Team grants are awarded to Hawaii teams who compete in the sports that Duke played and loved: Swimming, Surfing, Canoe Paddling, Kayaking, Diving, Water Polo, Sailing & Volleyball. Successful applicants often make a request for their team to compete in a specific event in or outside of Hawaii, or to develop youth through a team’s season. Grants generally range from $1,000 to $3,000 each.

For detailed application requirements, please press the APPLY button below.

Grant applications close January 10, 2023.

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