The Consortium For Hawai'i Ecological Engineering Education, doing business as the Malama 'Aina Foundation, was awarded a $764,903.00 Project Grant from the Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education on October 1, 2023. The award is funded 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). The Malama 'Aina Foundation, a non-profit organization, will use the funding to deliver STEM education, literacy programs, and conservation technical assistance to children and students in Hawaii. The project aims to prepare communities to excel in STEAM fields by integrating traditional Hawaiian values and modern technologies through project-based learning activities that combine science, math, and cultural elements to improve literacy skills for high-need students from birth through 12th grade. The grant supports initiatives such as developing urban agriculture and innovative production activities, promoting ecological engineering, enhancing literacy education, and providing STEM education and conservation technical assistance.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | ($765k) | 8/15/23 | ||
| Not listed | $764.9k | 8/15/23 | ||
| Not listed | $764.9k | 7/12/23 |