Project Grant 90NA8497

Mana 'Olelo Project Summary Mana Maoli, a Native Hawaiian nonprofit organization, received a $1.797M Project Grant from the Administration for Native Americans under the Native American Programs (CFDA 93.612) to implement the Mana 'Olelo Project over a three-year period (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028). The award supports Hawaiian language revitalization through an innovative music-integrated education model, serving 100 students in grades K-12 across 11 partner schools throughout Hawaii. Primary...

The Project Grant award with ID D24AP00354 was provided by the Department of the Interior's Office of Native Hawaiian Relations under the Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship program (CFDA 15.068). The $160,000.00 award to the Native Hawaiian non-profit organization Mana Maoli is for the "MANA 'IKE KU'UNA" project, which focuses on cultural heritage preservation, sustainable tourism practices, and community-led interventions. The grant period runs from Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30,...

No Na Hanauna Project Summary The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) awarded Kulaniakea a $898,985 Project Grant under the Native American Programs (CFDA 93.612) to implement the No Na Hanauna Project, a three-year initiative running from September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2028. The project enhances the capacity of Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners to create and distribute high-quality Hawaiian language and cultural educational resources through annual cohort-based training...

Kaala Farm, Inc. was awarded a $187,780 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (NANH-Museums) to develop and provide fiber arts workshops. The workshops will discuss the role of fiber arts in Hawaiian history and culture and offer hands-on opportunities for participants to gain skills in this important Native Hawaiian art form. Kaala Farm will identify fiber arts practitioners to lead pilot programs,...

The Hui Malama O KE KAI Foundation received a $2.15 million project grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education to deliver the 2017-2020 E KUKULU I NA ALAKA?I HAWAI?I (BUILDING HAWAIIAN LEADERS) program. Funded under the Native Hawaiian Education CFDA #84.362 program, the project aims to effectively address achievement, economic, and socio-emotional issues among Native Hawaiian students. The Foundation will implement innovative educational...

Papahana Kuaola received a $173,310 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311) to develop an online and in-person program focused on moolelo (stories) of Hawaii. The program will support 1,540 participants from underserved communities on Molokai, Maui, and Oahu as they transition between virtual and blended learning environments. Activities will foster understanding and...

Papahana Kuaola received a $103,200 project grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (NANH-Museums, CFDA 45.308) to develop a place-based learning program focused on traditional Hawaiian architecture. Specifically, Papahana Kuaola will partner with cultural practitioners and another Native Hawaiian-serving organization to train staff and high school interns in utilizing traditional and modern techniques to...

This Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's Office of Native Hawaiian Relations (CFDA 15.068 - Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship) provides $178,189.00 to Hui Maka'Ainana O Makana, a Native Hawaiian non-profit organization, to support cultural preservation and sustainable tourism initiatives within Hena State Park. The key activities to be delivered through this funding include: 1) Strengthening community engagement by facilitating at least 3 educational group...

Federal Grant Award Summary Award: E Ho'a I Ke Ala - To Light the Path Funding Agency: Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Federal Program: Native American Programs (CFDA 93.612) Award Amount: $1,776,536 Award Period: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028 Papahana Kuaola will execute a 36-month Hawaiian language revitalization project utilizing multi-sensory instructional approaches to increase accessibility and participation in Hawaiian language learning. The primary deliverables include the...

Grant Award Summary Pihana Ka Ikena received a $167,653 Project Grant award effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, from the Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center under the Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship program (CFDA 15.068). The awardee will develop Project Hihiakalahau, which involves establishing a wahi pana (sacred space) along the Wailua River on the Island of Kauai. This initiative supports the program's mission to preserve and perpetuate Native...