CA - kapapahuliau native hawaiian climate resilience program D24AS00098

The Cooperative Agreement award D24AC00214 under the Department of the Interior's Native Hawaiian Climate Resilience Program (CFDA 15.098) provides $2,200,000.00 in funding to Holani Hana Inc., a Native Hawaiian Organization Owned Firm and Non-Profit Organization. This 5-year award, with a period of performance from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029, will support the "Kapapahuliau Native Hawaiian Climate Resilience Program." The project aims to enhance the climate resilience of Native Hawaiian communities through an integrated approach that combines traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary scientific methods. Key focus areas include environmental restoration, species protection, sustainable agriculture, youth development, and community adaptation strategies. The award will enable Holani Hana Inc. to deliver a comprehensive program that preserves Native Hawaiian cultural practices while developing innovative solutions to mitigate and respond to climate change challenges in Hawaii.