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 beach and water sports. 2022-2023 Grant Applications will open on this page in the Fall.
Event grants support community events anywhere in Hawai’i that perpetuate Duke’s legacy and spirit and promote ocean, beach, and sports activities and water safety. Grants generally range from $1,000 to $3,000 each. Application requirements:
• Online Application
• Letter of Financial Need
• Event History (Last Three Years)
• Comparison of Event to Similar Competitions
• Federal Tax Return (if filed) or Financial Statement
• Organization’s Purpose Statement
• Recent Photographs of Event*
Team grants are awarded to local 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 or to develop youth through a team’s season. Grants generally range from $1,000 to $3,000 each. Application requirements:
• Online Application
• Letter of Financial Need
• Statement of Team History, Performance, and Composition
• Team’s Federal Tax Return (if filed) or Financial Statement
• Team’s Athletic Resume (Last Three Years)
• Reference Letter(s)
• Organization’s Purpose Statement
• Recent Photographs of Teams