Big brothers big sisters hawaii college, career, and workforce development mentoring program

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, Inc. one million dollars on June 1, 2026, to support the Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii College, Career, and Workforce Development Mentoring Program under 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 award funds mentoring services for at-risk youth in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a period of performance extending through September 1, 2029. Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, Inc., a non-profit organization, operates community- and school-based mentoring initiatives designed to support children and adolescents through mentor relationships, with emphasis on reducing juvenile delinquency, preventing substance abuse, and addressing other risky behaviors. The organization recruits and trains mentors, collects program outcome data, and develops supportive mentee connections to improve long-term youth outcomes, serving diverse populations including youth involved in the juvenile justice system, those from high-crime communities, and children facing various socio-economic challenges.

The award is classified as a Project Grant, with assistance type requiring single audit compliance under 2 CFR 200, Subpart F, given the one million dollar funding threshold. Grant records must be maintained for three years after completion.