The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Native Hawaiian Relations awarded a $150,000 Project Grant under the Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship program (CFDA 15.068) to the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association, a nonprofit organization, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The grant will fund projects that preserve and showcase Native Hawaiian cultural heritage while promoting sustainable tourism practices in Hawaii. Key activities are...
The Department of the Interior awarded a $190,000 Project Grant to the non-profit organization Kakoo Oiwi under the Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship program (CFDA 15.068) to complete the following activities within a 24-month period: Educate the community on traditional Hawaiian farming and ahupuaa (land division) management practices. Remove 3 acres of invasive grasses from the Heeia wetlands. Restore 3 additional acres of loi kalo (taro patches) for a total of 10 acres. Conduct 30...
The Department of the Interior's Office of Native Hawaiian Relations awarded a $170,000 Project Grant to the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust (HILT) under the Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship program (CFDA 15.068). The grant funding will support HILT's efforts to preserve Native Hawaiian cultural heritage and promote sustainable tourism practices across multiple Hawaiian islands. The key activities to be delivered under this award include cultural education programs, traditional practice...
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 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...
The Malama Loko EA Foundation was awarded a $1,774,350 Project Grant (ID: D24AP00303) from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center under the Native Hawaiian Climate Resilience Program (CFDA 15.098). The grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, will support the "Ka Liu O Loko: Climate Resilience Project", which aims to increase the network of restored and functioning fishponds to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Key activities include training an on-site staff...
This $163,000 Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center was made to the Waimea Hawaiian Homesteaders' Association, Inc. under the Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship program (CFDA 15.068). The grant supports the Aloha Festivals on the Island of Hawaii, which celebrate Hawaiian culture, language, arts, and traditional practices. Key elements of the festivities include island-wide Makahiki-like events and contests such as the Paniolo Festival,...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center awarded a $499,999.69 Project Grant on October 1, 2024 to the Pacific American Foundation, a Native Hawaiian non-profit organization, under the Native Hawaiian Climate Resilience Program (CFDA 15.098). The grant's overall purpose is to leverage traditional biocultural restoration practices and indigenous Hawaiian knowledge to address climate change challenges and enhance community food security. Key activities include bridging...
The U.S. Department of the Interior is providing a $500,000 project grant award under the Native Hawaiian Climate Resilience Program (CFDA 15.098) to the Waihapakai organization. The purpose of the grant is to envision and develop a new Hawaiian fishpond in the Punaluu ahupuaa stream mouth in Hawaii. The project, titled "Understanding Practices to Educate on Native Abundance (UPENA)," aims to demonstrate how constructing new fishponds can enhance climate resilience for Native...
The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its Interior Business Center, awarded a $984,131 Project Grant to Kauluakalana, a Native Hawaiian Organization, under the Native Hawaiian Climate Resilience Program (CFDA 15.098). The funding supports a 5-year initiative to enhance the climate resilience of the Native Hawaiian community in Hawaii through integrated environmental, cultural, and community-based approaches. Key activities include environmental restoration, species protection, sustainable...
The U.S. Department of the Interior awarded a $120,000 Project Grant under the Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship program (CFDA 15.068) to the Malama Loko EA Foundation, a community-based non-profit organization in Hawaii. The grant will fund the Hololea Wahi Pana Kele Ao program, which aims to provide culturally informed visitor experiences. Key program elements include developing virtual tours of the historic Loko Ea fishpond, hosting 12 monthly community volunteer workdays, and organizing cultural events featuring food, music, storytelling, and practitioners. The goal is to attract and educate "positive-impact travelers" on respecting local residents, minimizing environmental impact, and valuing Hawaiian culture. This award reflects the foundation's broader efforts to preserve and revitalize cultural heritage through educational programs and hands-on experiences engaging both the local community and visitors.