KA lāʻau ʻōʻō aims to increase the organizational capacity of the 'AHA pūnana LEO through leadership development and international accreditation

The Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $1,126,000.00 Project Grant to 'Aha Punana Leo, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, through the Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Promise Neighborhoods; Full-Service Community Schools; and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects program (CFDA 84.215). This grant aims to increase the organizational capacity of 'Aha Punana Leo through leadership development and international accreditation. 'Aha Punana Leo operates preschool sites focused on Hawaiian language education and has previously received federal grants to support the development of Native Hawaiian educational curricula, teacher training programs, family engagement initiatives, and organizational capacity building. This grant will enable 'Aha Punana Leo to further its mission of preserving and promoting the Native Hawaiian language and culture through its specialized educational services.