Project Grant S362A200039

Papahana Kuaola received a $103,200 project grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (NANH-Museums, CFDA 45.308) to develop a place-based learning program focused on traditional Hawaiian architecture. Specifically, Papahana Kuaola will partner with cultural practitioners and another Native Hawaiian-serving organization to train staff and high school interns in utilizing traditional and modern techniques to...

The Department of the Interior's Office of Native Hawaiian Relations awarded a $170,000 Project Grant under the Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship program (CFDA 15.068) to Koa IKE, a Native Hawaiian organization, for the "HOOLAKO IA KAKOU THE INTERDEPENDENCE OF SOCIOECONOMICS AND CULTURAL PERPETUATION" project. The grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, supports Koa IKE's efforts to preserve and showcase Native Hawaiian cultural heritage...

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...

No Na Hanauna Project Summary The Administration for Native Americans (Administration for Children and Families) awarded Kulaniakea a $898,985 Project Grant under the Native American Programs (CFDA 93.612) to implement the No Na Hanauna Project, a three-year initiative running from September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2028. This initiative delivers comprehensive capacity-building services to approximately 30 Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners annually through cohort-based training...

The Hui Malama O KE KAI Foundation received a $2.15 million project grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education to deliver the 2017-2020 E KUKULU I NA ALAKA?I HAWAI?I (BUILDING HAWAIIAN LEADERS) program. Funded under the Native Hawaiian Education CFDA #84.362 program, the project aims to effectively address achievement, economic, and socio-emotional issues among Native Hawaiian students. The Foundation will implement innovative educational...

Grant Award Summary Hikaalani received a $1.798 million Project Grant award from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) under the Native American Programs (CFDA 93.612) to implement the Kulana Ike Kupuna project from September 30, 2025, through September 29, 2028. This three-year initiative strengthens the economic resilience of Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners in Koolaupoko, Oahu, by delivering integrated economic development training and paid work opportunities. The program...

MANA 'OLELO PROJECT SUMMARY Mana Maoli, a Native Hawaiian nonprofit organization, received a $1.797 million Project Grant from the Administration for Native Americans (Native American Programs, CFDA 93.612) awarded July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The MANA 'OLELO Project delivers integrated Hawaiian language and music education resources targeting 100 students in grades K-12 across 11 partner schools throughout Hawaii. Core deliverables include the development of 24 language learning...

Grant Award Summary Kahuli LEO LE A, a minority-owned Native Hawaiian non-profit organization based in Kaneohe, Hawaii, received a $627,837 Project Grant award from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Native Hawaiian Education program (CFDA 84.362) effective August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. The MELE: Indigenous Methodology for STEM and Language Education project aims to develop and document educational resources that integrate Hawaiian linguistic and cultural...

Pihana Ka Ikena received a $167,653 Project Grant award effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, from the Interior Business Center under the Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship program (CFDA 15.068). The organization will develop Project Hihiakalahau, which involves creating a wahi pana (sacred space) along the Wailua River on the island of Kauai. This initiative aligns with the program's core objectives of preserving and perpetuating Native Hawaiian cultural heritage while...

The Papahana Kuaola (PK) will develop a culture-based early literacy program for $156,814 under a Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (NANH-L). PK will create learning materials and engage 1,364 participants across 13 schools on Oahu, Molokai, and Maui through hands-on activities, bus tours, outdoor experiences, and community events centered around moolelo (stories), ali'i (royalty)...