Project Grant 90NB0024

The Papahana Kuaola (PK) will develop a culture-based early literacy program for $156,814 under a Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (NANH-L). PK will create learning materials and engage 1,364 participants across 13 schools on Oahu, Molokai, and Maui through hands-on activities, bus tours, outdoor experiences, and community events centered around moolelo (stories), ali'i (royalty)...

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...

The Department of the Interior's Office of Native Hawaiian Relations awarded a $170,000 Project Grant under the Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship program (CFDA 15.068) to Koa IKE, a Native Hawaiian organization, for the "HOOLAKO IA KAKOU THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF SOCIOECONOMICS AND CULTURAL PERPETUATION" project. The grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, supports Koa IKE's efforts to preserve and showcase Native Hawaiian cultural heritage...

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...

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Native Hawaiian Climate Resilience Program (CFDA 15.098) to Hui Malama I Ke Ala Ulili (HUIMAU), a Native Hawaiian-led organization. The 4-year grant supports the "Hoonohopapa Kohollele" project, which aims to restore and steward 30 acres of regenerative agroforestry systems in the Kohollele ahupua'a (land division) in Hawai'i. Key activities include outplanting 600 breadfruit and...

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...

The Klaiwi Connection Project is a federal Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, under the Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship program (CFDA 15.068). The $197,273 grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, aims to restore and preserve 8 acres of native Hawaiian habitat at Mhaihai, Kauai, promote respectful and educated tourism in the area, and create quality jobs for the local Native Hawaiian community. Key activities include clearing...

Kakoo Oiwi received a $149,075 project grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office for Coastal Management to support the Hoolulu Huliamahi Learning Community in the Heeia Ahupuaa from August 1, 2021 through January 31, 2023. Under this award, Kakoo Oiwi will develop a science-based, multi-dimensional approach to allow for the maintenance or improvement of environmental quality while also enabling economic growth in the Heeia Ahupuaa region of Hawaii. This work...

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...

The Pacific American Foundation was awarded a $499,999.69 project grant by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center under the Native Hawaiian Climate Resilience Program (CFDA 15.098). The grant funding will support the "Hooulu Pono" project, which aims to leverage traditional Native Hawaiian knowledge and practices in addressing climate change impacts and strengthening the community's capacity for environmental resilience. Key focus areas include biocultural...