Federal Grant Award Summary

The Purple Maia Foundation received a $360,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 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) for the project "Halau Hekili: Building Hawaii's Middle College Future." The award, effective June 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, supports initiatives designed to enhance educational outcomes and workforce development for middle school students in Honolulu, Hawaii. Based on the organization's track record with federal funding, the grant likely supports technology education and workforce training components aligned with the foundation's mission to provide empowering educational opportunities for underserved youth in Hawaii.

The Innovative Approaches to Literacy program funds high-quality initiatives targeting literacy skill development for children and students from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies and schools. Purple Maia Foundation's project builds on the organization's established expertise in technology education, workforce development, and community engagement with Hawaiian communities, leveraging federal investment to expand middle college pathways and educational access in the Honolulu area.