The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded a $912,500 Project Grant to the Hawaii State Foundation On Culture And The Arts on July 1, 2024 under the Promotion of the Arts Partnership Agreements program (CFDA 45.025). This funding will support arts programs, services, and activities associated with carrying out the agency's NEA-approved strategic plan over the award period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The Hawaii State Foundation On Culture And The Arts, as the designated state arts agency for Hawaii, will utilize this funding to develop partnerships with regional arts organizations across the state to advance the NEA's mission of promoting artistic excellence, arts education, and public access to the arts. Key focus areas for the programming include arts education, organizational and community development for the arts, preservation of cultural heritage, and providing access to the arts for Hawaii residents.