The Ama OluKai Foundation honors those who preserve and celebrate the cultural heritage and Aloha spirit of Hawai‘i. Its aim is to preserve, protect, and celebrate Hawai‘i's cultural heritage and Aloha spirit, fostering partnerships with organizations that share an understanding of Hawaiian culture, thereby ensuring its rich traditions, arts, languages, customs, and educational outreach are preserved and passed on to future generations.
The grant program by the Ama OluKai Foundation seeks to support organizations located in Hawai‘i that have a deep understanding of Hawaiian culture. The foundation focuses on programs directly designed to educate and serve Hawaiian communities, aiming to partner with organizations that promote Hawaiian culture and heritage. It encourages recipients to continue the tradition of giving and to educate non-endemic visitors about Hawai‘i's principles. Funding interests are directed towards supporting endemic organizations focused on community and individual development in Hawai‘i, preserving traditions and lessons from the past, and organizations that perpetuate the Aloha spirit.