Project Grant MN258419OMS25
- This $150,000 Project Grant awarded on September 1, 2023 by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services (NANH-L) program will allow Papahana Kuaola, a Native Hawaiian organization and non-profit, to address the need for increased access to Hawaiian cultural-based literature and place-based learning. The funding will be used to develop literacy-focused programs, learning materials, and community engagement activities that...
- The Keiki O Ka 'Aina Family Learning Centers project was awarded a $147,782 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services (NANH-L) program (CFDA 45.311). The grant will be used to increase literacy skills in the Native Hawaiian community through a series of direct services for children ages 0-8, including providing caregiver training to support literacy development, quality dual language (Hawaiian and...
- The Hula Preservation Society received a $204,181 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (NANH-Museums) to develop five virtual exhibitions providing insight into 20th century Hawaii. Using resources from its digital archives, the Society will gather content and develop online infrastructure for the exhibitions, implement associated public programming, and launch a social media campaign to...
- The federal Project Grant award of $269,231 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (CFDA 45.308) will enable Papahana Kuaola, a Native Hawaiian organization, to launch a place-based learning program centered on native plant propagation for youth in Oahu and Maui Nui. The project will plan, develop, and implement educational activities that blend cultural awareness, environmental sustainability, and museum...
- The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement in Honolulu, Hawaii received a $150,000 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services (CFDA 45.311) program. The grant, awarded on October 1, 2025, will be used to expand access to over 9,000 pages of handwritten Hawaiian genealogical records housed at the Hawaii State Archives. Through transcription, archival indexing, and online dissemination, the project will...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded $127,964 to Waianae Economic Development Council through the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (CFDA 45.308) from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Under this Project Grant, Waianae Economic Development Council will deliver a Hawaiian culture-based entrepreneurship workshop series and technical assistance to 30 Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners. The organization will recruit program participants and develop workshops to...
- 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...
- This $164,850 federal Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services (NANH-L) program (CFDA 45.311) will support the Waimea Valley Library in Haleiwa, Hawaii to inventory, catalog, and rehouse its materials and collection. This will make the library's resources more accessible to Native Hawaiians, Native Hawaiian scholars, other scholars, and the people of Hawaii. Additionally, the project staff will...
- The Huna Totem Corporation was awarded a $189,569 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services (NANH-L) program (CFDA 45.311). Through this grant, the corporation will implement the "Perpetuating Our Culture Through Placenames" project to document clan settlement histories and community stories in the Hoonah area of Alaska. The project involves creating a large wall map and an interactive online...
- Hui Mauli Ola will partner with Native Hawaiian healing masters to establish a foundational digital archive of traditional Native Hawaiian healing practices and knowledge under a $132,775 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The three-year award will support efforts to ethically gather, organize, curate and make accessible documents and resources related to traditional healing through development of a searchable online database. Key deliverables include...
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded a $200,000 Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (CFDA 45.308) Project Grant to Hana Arts, a Native Hawaiian organization and non-profit community development corporation located in Hana, Hawaii. The grant funding will support a comprehensive arts and cultural education program focused on empowering the youth of East Maui. The program will provide a series of year-round classes, workshops, and community performances led by experienced kumu (teachers) and cultural practitioners. The activities will incorporate traditional practices such as hula, oli (chanting), and visual arts, enabling students to learn and practice ancestral knowledge, develop creativity, and build essential life skills. Expected outcomes include increased student engagement in arts and cultural programs, enhanced cultural knowledge and practice, stronger community bonds, and measurable improvements in student confidence and academic participation. The grant period runs from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $200.0k | 9/16/25 |