Sustainable Ocean Impact in Hawaii Marine Economy

GrantID: 78395

Grant Funding Amount Low: Open

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Amount High: Open

View Full Grant Details

Grant Application – Apply Here

Summary

Organizations and individuals based in Hawaii who are engaged in Individual may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.

Explore related grant categories to find additional funding opportunities aligned with this program:

College Scholarship grants, Financial Assistance grants, Higher Education grants, Individual grants, Other grants, Students grants.

Grant Overview

Hawaii's Marine Entrepreneurship Targets Hawaii records annual commercial fishing landings valued at $110 million, yet imported seafood supplies 85 percent of local consumption. The scholarship directs resources toward measurable reductions in that import share through student-led ventures in sustainable nearshore aquaculture and bycatch reduction gear. Target outcomes center on verifiable increases in locally landed, certified sustainable catch that reaches island markets within 48 hours of harvest.

Statewide data from the Department of Land and Natural Resources show 80 percent of nearshore fish biomass below target levels around Oahu and Maui. Students who document pilot projects that restore biomass on specific reefs or establish closed-loop hatcheries for native species meet the outcome threshold. Unlike Colorado applications, Hawaii requires demonstration of extreme rural delivery capacity due to frontier county designation across the islands.

Geographic isolation creates distinct constraints. Inter-island barge schedules limit live product transport to three departures weekly from Kona, forcing applicants to locate processing within 12 miles of the primary landing port. Population density on Oahu exceeds 1,600 persons per square mile while the Big Island remains under 50, producing sharply different market radii for any new seafood enterprise.

Economic anchors matter. Tourism accounts for 21 percent of gross state product, yet visitor surveys indicate rising demand for traceable local seafood. Ventures that secure supply contracts with hotels on Maui or Kauai directly tie scholarship-funded outcomes to documented revenue streams. Workforce composition data reveal that only 4 percent of commercial fishing permit holders are under age 35, establishing a clear succession metric the program tracks.

Implementation requires applicants to submit catch logs, processor invoices, and biomass survey results at 90-day intervals. The scholarship covers tuition at University of Hawaii system campuses only when paired with documented participation in approved marine extension programs. Broadband limitations on Molokai and Lanai necessitate paper-based data collection protocols that must be described in the application.

Hawaii's Coastal Workforce and Infrastructure Broadband penetration drops below 60 percent in census tracts beyond 15 miles from Honolulu, compelling applicants to outline satellite uplink or scheduled data handoff procedures. Transportation infrastructure consists of 15 commercial harbors total; any venture scaling beyond single-island operations must identify specific berth allocations and cold-storage square footage at the destination port.

Demographic age distribution shows 18 percent of residents over 65, concentrated on the Big Island and Kauai, creating a secondary market for value-added products with extended shelf life. Students must quantify how their proposed enterprise addresses both export replacement and this aging consumer segment.

Application review prioritizes proposals that include letters from the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology or Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center confirming data-sharing agreements. Final disbursement occurs only after the student presents six months of harvest or sales records demonstrating progress against the biomass or market-share target stated in the original proposal.

Eligible Regions

Interests

Eligible Requirements

Grant Detailed Description

View Full Grant Details

🏛️ Organization Name

Carson J. Spencer Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Foundation (CJS-YES)


🌟 About Us

The Carson J. Spencer Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Foundation (CJS-YES) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recognizing and supporting outstanding young entrepreneurs as they pursue higher education. Established in memory of Carson J. Spencer, the Foundation encourages innovation, leadership, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking by awarding annual college scholarships to students who have demonstrated exceptional business initiative and entrepreneurial potential. Through its scholarship program, the Foundation seeks to inspire the next generation of business leaders while helping reduce the financial barriers associated with earning a college education.


🎯 Mission and Focus

The Foundation's mission is to invest in future entrepreneurs by providing scholarships to students who have exhibited entrepreneurial achievement, ambition, innovation, and strong leadership qualities. Rather than focusing solely on academic performance, the Foundation emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, determination, calculated risk-taking, and the drive to succeed in business. Its goal is to encourage students who have already demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset and who plan to continue developing those talents through higher education.


📖 Background Information

The Carson J. Spencer Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Foundation was created to honor the entrepreneurial spirit of Carson J. Spencer and to help young innovators pursue their educational and career aspirations. The Foundation awards scholarships annually to graduating students enrolling full-time at accredited four-year colleges and universities. Scholarship recipients are selected based on entrepreneurial accomplishments, leadership experience, community involvement, work ethic, and future business potential.


💰 Types of Grants

The Foundation primarily offers:

  • Annual College Scholarships

  • Entrepreneurial Achievement Scholarships

  • Higher Education Financial Assistance


🎓 Annual Grant Opportunity

Grant Name: Carson J. Spencer Young Entrepreneur Scholarship

Grant URL: https://cjs-yes.org/how-to-apply/


🎯 Funding Priorities and Interests

The scholarship supports students who demonstrate:

  • Entrepreneurial achievement

  • Innovation and creativity

  • Leadership skills

  • Strong work ethic

  • Business ambition

  • Problem-solving abilities

  • Competitive spirit

  • Calculated risk-taking

  • Extracurricular involvement

The Foundation seeks applicants who have already demonstrated entrepreneurial success and intend to continue pursuing business and leadership opportunities through higher education.


✅ Eligible Applicants

  • Individuals: ✔ Eligible

  • Nonprofit Organizations: ✖ Not eligible

  • Small Businesses: ✖ Not eligible


📋 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must generally:

  • Be graduating high school seniors.

  • Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited four-year college or university.

  • Demonstrate previous entrepreneurial accomplishments.

  • Show evidence of leadership, creativity, and ambition.

  • Participate in extracurricular teams or activities.

  • Submit a completed scholarship application with all required supporting documentation before the annual deadline.


📍 Eligible Funding Locations

The scholarship is available to eligible students throughout the United States who meet the Foundation's application requirements and plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university.


💵 Grant Funding Amounts

The Foundation does not publicly publish a fixed scholarship amount. Award values may vary annually based on available funding and decisions of the Scholarship Committee. Selected recipients receive financial assistance to help cover eligible higher education expenses.


📅 Proposal Deadline

Applications are accepted annually.

Annual Proposal Deadline: March 15

Completed applications and all required supporting documents must be received by the Foundation no later than March 15 each year to be considered for fall enrollment awards.


The Foundation welcomes scholarship applications from aspiring young entrepreneurs who have demonstrated initiative, innovation, and leadership. Through its annual scholarship program, it continues to invest in students whose entrepreneurial vision and determination have the potential to create meaningful impact within their communities and future industries.

Related Searches

grants for hawaii hawaii state grants office of hawaiian affairs grants native hawaiian grants hawaii grants for individuals native hawaiian grants for business business grants for hawaiians usda grants hawaii maui county grants hawaii grants for nonprofit

Related Grants

Grants for Bible Outreach Funding for Ministries

Deadline :

Ongoing

Funding Amount:

$0

This annual funding opportunity supports Biblically based projects that advance Christian evangelism, strengthen churches, and expand missionary work....

TGP Grant ID:

78425

Living Expense Scholarship for Brazilian Students in the USA

Deadline :

Ongoing

Funding Amount:

$0

This annual educational opportunity assists Brazilian citizens pursuing in-person undergraduate or graduate study at universities in the United States...

TGP Grant ID:

78434

Grants for Nonprofits Supporting Chinese Culture and Education

Deadline :

Ongoing

Funding Amount:

$0

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that develop educational and cultural initiatives designed to promote learning, preserve his...

TGP Grant ID:

78437