The Victoria S. & Bradley L. Geist Foundation has particular interest in programs involving the recruitment, initial and follow-up training, or retention of foster parents, sibling connectivity projects and supporting transitioning foster youth. The foundation also provides grants for medical research, and to support researchers to investigate key health issues within the context of both national research trends, and the reality of conducting studies in today's high-cost environment.
GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS PROGRAM: Scholarships to students of Hawaii who are currently or formerly in the foster care system, pursuing higher education.
The Victoria S. & Bradley L. Geist Foundation gives to organizations within the following fields of interest:
- Biodiversity
- Child welfare
- Community college education
- Education
- Elementary and secondary education
- Family services
- Foundations
- Graduate and professional education
- Higher education
- Historical activities
- Human services
- Museums
- Out-patient medical care
- Reproductive health care
- University education
- Youth development
Projects serving the following populations are of special interest:
No grants for capital projects, endowment funds, or for on-going or general operating costs.