Education and Youth
Supporting scholarships, school programs, and youth development initiatives across the CNMI.
Håfa Adai yan Tirow · Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Building stronger communities in the Marianas
A community foundation dedicated to supporting the people and communities of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands through thoughtful philanthropy and transparent stewardship.
Our commitment to the CNMI
As a newly established foundation, we are building the infrastructure for lasting community impact, with integrity, island equity, and public reporting.
Integrity
We operate independently of government, with documented board actions, recusal rules, and written policies that put community benefit first.
Transparency
Governing documents, disbursement criteria, and program summaries are published. Trust is earned through consistent, public action, not promises.
Island equity
Saipan, Tinian, and Rota are named in our mission. Geographic balance is a standing review criterion, not an afterthought.
Stewardship
Community-benefit funds are held in custody, reviewed against criteria, and reported. Large disbursements require board approval.
Where we invest
Four focus areas that reflect the needs and aspirations of CNMI communities.
Community Welfare
Funding local nonprofits and programs that strengthen families and support those in need.
Environment and Resilience
Investing in sustainability, disaster preparedness, and environmental stewardship.
Economic Development
Enabling micro-loans and grants for small businesses and local economic growth.
Flagship program
The Marianas Initiative
A community-benefit funding program that converts designated resources into transparent grants, micro-loans, and public-benefit projects across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
Program status: In development
Grant criteria and applications will be posted here when the board opens the first cycle.
Grant information →Saipan, Tinian, and Rota
Every inhabited island is named in our mission. Geographic balance is a standing review criterion.
Saipan
The capital island and commercial heart of the CNMI, home to most residents, schools, and community organizations we serve.
Tinian
A close-knit island community with deep agricultural roots, historic sites, and a standing claim on equitable Foundation support.
Rota
The southernmost inhabited island, known for its limestone forests and close community, never an afterthought in our grant review.
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Headlines from Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and the region, aggregated from local and regional newsrooms.
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