Project Grant 90NA8527
- The U.S. Department of Education, through the Native Hawaiian Education program (CFDA 84.362), awarded a $627,837 project grant to Kahuli LEO LE A, a minority-owned Native Hawaiian non-profit organization based in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The grant funding will support the "MELE: Indigenous Methodology for STEM and Language Education" project, which aims to document and develop educational resources about Hawaiian linguistic and musical heritage. The project will involve recording master...
- The federal Project Grant award of $744,408.00 was provided by the Administration for Native Americans, which falls under the Department of Health and Human Services, to the awardee Kalehuaikawai. The award is part of the Native American Programs (CFDA 93.612) federal grant program, which supports community-driven projects that aim to strengthen local economies, preserve cultural heritage, and address infrastructure challenges for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native...
- This federal Project Grant award of $888,268.00 was provided by the Administration for Native Americans (CFDA 93.612 Native American Programs) to Papahana Kuaola, a Native Hawaiian non-profit organization located in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The 36-month project, titled "E Ho'a I Ke Ala - To Light the Path," aims to support Hawaiian language growth and preservation through the development of specialized learning modules and multi-sensory teaching tools. Key project activities include creating...
- The Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $875,511 Project Grant under the Native American Programs (CFDA 93.612) to EA Ecoversity for the "LEO - Hawaiian Language Exploration Platform" project. Over a 3-year period, the project will develop the "Hawaiian Language Basics" program, consisting of 4 interactive courses featuring games, videos, activities, and assignments to increase Hawaiian language proficiency among Native...
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families awarded a $900,000 Project Grant to Hana Arts, a Native Hawaiian non-profit organization, under the Native American Programs (CFDA 93.612) grant program. The funding will support a 3-year initiative from September 2025 to September 2028 to deliver comprehensive arts and cultural education programs in Hana, Hawaii that empower local youth through immersive experiences in traditional Hawaiian practices like...
- The Administration for Native Americans awarded a $899,169 Project Grant to Hikaalani under the Native American Programs (CFDA 93.612) federal grant program. This three-year initiative, titled "Kulana Ike Kupuna", aims to strengthen the economic resilience and visibility of Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners in Koolaupoko, Oahu. The project will provide training in income generation, business development, and marketing strategies to practitioners facing economic precarity, while...
- The Department of Education Hawaii has been awarded a $3,900,000 project grant under the Native Hawaiian Education (CFDA 84.362) program to develop innovative educational initiatives that address the unique needs of Native Hawaiians. The project, titled "E KU KA HALE: THE HOUSE SHALL STAND," will supplement and expand educational programs and encourage maximum Native Hawaiian participation in planning and management. Key focus areas include supplemental educational programs, cultural...
- The federal Project Grant award titled "PROJECT HOOKAPILI" was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families under the Native American Programs (CFDA 93.612) to KAI Loa, Inc. for a project in Hawaii. The $886,351 grant, awarded on July 1, 2025, supports a 5-year project to promote economic and social self-sufficiency for Native Hawaiians through initiatives that strengthen the local economy, preserve cultural heritage, develop...
- The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $587,302 Project Grant under the Native Hawaiian Education program (CFDA 84.362) to Native Hawaiian Philanthropy for the "Hawaiian Storytelling: Screenplay Writing & Music Video Production Program." This 1-year grant, awarded on August 1, 2025, will support the development and implementation of innovative educational projects that preserve Native Hawaiian cultural heritage and enhance learning...
- The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the Native Hawaiian Education program (CFDA 84.362) to the Native Hawaiian Education Council (NHEC), a minority-owned non-profit organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii. The grant, awarded on September 1, 2024 with a completion date of August 31, 2025, supports NHEC's delivery of innovative educational programs and services to benefit Native Hawaiian students and communities....
This $900,000 federal Project Grant award was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Native Americans (CFDA 93.612 Native American Programs) to Kahuli LEO LE A, a minority-owned, Native Hawaiian non-profit organization based in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The grant will support a 3-year project from September 2025 to September 2028 focused on preserving and perpetuating Hawaiian linguistic and cultural heritage, with a specific emphasis on mele (Hawaiian song and poetry) and hula (traditional dance). Key project activities will include documenting and developing educational resources about Hawaiian linguistic and musical heritage, recording master practitioners of mele and hula, and creating webinars, lyric sheets, and curriculum materials to capture, preserve, and disseminate this cultural knowledge. The grant funding will enable Kahuli LEO LE A to make these linguistic and cultural resources broadly available online for learners, educators, researchers, and the public.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $900.0k | 9/26/25 |