Cooperative Agreement D24AC00217

The Cooperative Agreement award D24AC00217, valued at $4,997,802.00, was issued by the Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center to Kanu O Ka Aina Learning Ohana (doing business as Kalo) on October 1, 2024. This award is part of the Native Hawaiian Climate Resilience Program (CFDA 15.098), a federal grant initiative designed to enhance the ability of Native Hawaiian communities to cope with and adapt to climate change impacts. Through this Cooperative Agreement, Kalo will provide a range of educational programs and services to Native Hawaiians in Hawaii, including curriculum development, teacher training, educational workshops, cultural learning opportunities, and other efforts aimed at reviving and preserving Native Hawaiian culture, history, arts, and traditions. These activities are intended to support Native Hawaiian students in persevering in their education through programs rooted in Native traditions and values, while also addressing environmental restoration, species protection, and community resilience in the face of climate change.