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HŌʻIHI Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Native Hawaiian Relations. The HŌʻIHI Grant Program aims to strengthen Native Hawaiian organizations' capacity to steward and share traditional knowledge in ways that create jobs, elevate living standards, and expand economic opportunity, grounded in the Hawaiian value of hōʻihi (reverence and respect).
It supports culturally grounded tourism initiatives, entrepreneurial capacity building, perpetuation of traditional Hawaiian practices, and visitor education on history, usage, and protocols.
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HŌʻIHI 2025 Grant Application Information | U.S. Department of the Interior Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary : July 4th 2026 About the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations Native Hawaiian Community Guide to Programs & Services Interagency Working Group National Parks and Refuges in Hawaiʻi US History with Native Hawaiian Community Self-Identification & Self-Determination Procedures for Reestablishing a Formal Government-to-Government Relationship with the Native Hawaiian Community Relevant Statutes, Regulations, & Reports Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) Notification List Consultation w/ Native Hawaiian Community Purpose of Standard Operating Procedure Historical Context & Cultural Understanding Seven Steps to Consultation Frequently Asked Questions Hawaiian Home Lands Trust Hawaiian Homes Commission Act Regulations (DOI oversight) Proposed & Enacted HHCA Amendments Settlement of Federal Claims 109 Stat.
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068 and the provisions of the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act (NATIVE Act), 25 U.S.C. 4351 et seq. The purpose of the NATIVE Act is to establish a national travel and tourism strategy that delivers meaningful benefits for Native Hawaiian organizations (NHO) as defined in the NATIVE Act, including job creation, elevated living standards, and expanded economic opportunities.
Kō‘ie‘ie Fishpond's south wall has been recently restored by a new crew supported through the Hō‘ihi Grant Program.
PC: ʻAoʻao o Nā Loko Iʻa o Maui Fiscal Year 2025 Priorities The HŌʻIHI Grant Program seeks to increase economic development within the Native Hawaiian Community by expanding opportunities for entrepreneurship among members, increasing innovation potential on the usage and incorporation of traditional knowledge, and ultimately increasing growth of new businesses within the Native Hawaiian Community.
For fiscal year 2025, ONHR will fulfill the core principles of the HŌʻIHI Program by providing grant funding to successful NHO applicants who meet the criteria for one or more of the following priorities: Uplift, perpetuate, and in some cases revive, traditional Native Hawaiian practices (e.g., olelo Hawaii, kapa making, lauhala and kaula weaving, hula, amongst many others including lesser known practices) by creating opportunities for demonstrations, visitor education on history, usage, and protocols, or hands-on visitor participation experiences in the cultural practice; Support the maintenance, enhancement, and protection of Hawaii’s natural resources, wahi kupuna, and wahi pana at areas impacted by tourism; Enhance the entrepreneurial capacity for the Native Hawaiian Community by helping create business opportunities in the visitor industry, offering business development training, or stimulating economic activity; AND/OR Undertake related activities with visitors that convey respect and reaffirm the principle of reciprocation to the place, resources, and traditional knowledge holders and practitioners.
Grant Award Amounts Grant awards will range from $50,000 to $200,000 and can be utilized for up to 3 years from the date of award. Who Can Apply?
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Additionally, applicants must meet the definition of and criteria for a “Native Hawaiian Organization” as defined in the NATIVE Act, 130 STAT.
847, Section 3(3), codified at 25 U.S.C. §4352(3) . Criteria include: A nonprofit organization; that serves the interests of Native Hawaiians; in which Native Hawaiians serve in substantive and policymaking positions; and that is recognized for having expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and heritage, including tourism.
2025 Video Conference FAQs Q1. How is the grant funded? This opportunity is contingent upon the receipt of funds appropriated b y Cong ress.
The federal fiscal year runs from October 1st through September 30th and appropriations are made annually. Q2: What organizations are eligible for this grant opportunity? For this specific opportunity, the HŌ ʻ IHI program implements the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act, for which eligibility is for Native Hawaiian organizations specifically defined in the NATIVE Act as: 1.
A nonprofit organization; 2. that serves the interests of Native Hawaiians; 3. in which Native Hawaiians serve in substantive and policymaking positions; and 4.
that is recognized for having expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and heritage, including tourism. Q3. In the NHO definition, the NHO must be “recognized for having expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and heritage, including tourism.
” Who or what does the NHO need to be “recognized” by? There is no formal organization for recognition, rather the organization should be able to demonstrate that it is a community service organization serving the Native Hawaiian Community and conducts tourism or visitor engagement programming utilizing the expertise of members of the Native Hawaiian Community with the knowledge to provide those activities. Q4.
Does an organization need to b e a re gistered Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) to be eligible for HŌ ʻ IHI? No, you do not need to be a registered NHO, and registration as an NHO does not automatically make an NHO eligible. Must meet the NHO definition in the NATIVE Act as spelled out in the NOFO.
Q5. Does this grant opportunity require fund matching or partner, practitioner and/or organization comm itment s upon submission of the application? There is no fund matching requirement for this opportunity.
Q6. Does this grant opportunity require partner, practitioner and/or organization commitments upon submission of the application? There is no requirement for partnership for this opportunity, however, should additional expertise be required, applicants should include partner commitments in the work plan and should provide letters of support or other appropriate documentation of the partnerships.
These documents should include information regarding the organization /practitioner/partner’s time and effort and direct contribution to the project. Q7. When can projects begin?
Anticipated Award Date is October 1, 2025. Project activities should not be before the date of the grant award agreement. Q8.
Is an NHO which previously received a HŌʻIHI grant eligible to apply again? If the NHO is eligible to apply again, does it receive a preference in scoring? Past awardees may be eligible so long as they continue to meet program requirements and do not receive a preference in scoring.
Please refer to the evaluation criteria in the NOFO for more detailed description of the scoring of proposals. Q9. Is a proposed project in a setting outside of Hawaiʻi eligible for HŌʻIHI funding?
Two optional video conferences were held for interested applicants to receive an overview of the Heritage Opportunities in Hawaiʻi Program Grant and 2025 priorities: Session 1: Monday, April 21, 2025, at 12:00 pm HST; PAST EVENT https://doitalent. zoomgov. com/webinar/register/WN_khm4elGQReapJSnzBvTnTw Session 2: Monday, May 5, 2025, at 12:00 pm HST; PAST EVENT https://doitalent.
zoomgov. com/webinar/register/WN__KayNgDaQXO-XyVQKSzVIQ HŌʻIHI Pre-Proposal Presentation 5-5-2025 (slidedeck) HŌʻIHI Pre-Proposal Webinar 5-5-2025 (transcript) Regrettably, we are unable to post the video/audio recording online. The transcript notes the corresponding slide from the slidedeck.
Please contact us through hawaiian@ios. doi. gov if you have any questions.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs), which are nonprofit organizations that serve the interests of Native Hawaiians, have Native Hawaiians in substantive and policymaking positions, and are recognized for expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and heritage, including tourism. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $50,000 - $200,000 (Total FY26 funding of $1.2 million) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 9, 2025. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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HŌʻIHI Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Native Hawaiian Relations (ONHR). This program implements the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act, focusing on culturally grounded tourism in Hawaiʻi. It aims to strengthen Native Hawaiian organizations' capacity to steward and share traditional knowledge, create jobs, elevate living standards, and expand economic opportunity through the visitor industry. Projects can enhance entrepreneurial capacity, perpetuate traditional Hawaiian practices through visitor education and participation, or undertake activities conveying respect and reciprocation to the place, resources, and knowledge holders.
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