Native hawaiian education council

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the Native Hawaiian Education program (CFDA 84.362) to the Native Hawaiian Education Council (NHEC), a minority-owned non-profit organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii. The grant, awarded on September 1, 2024 with a completion date of August 31, 2025, supports NHEC's delivery of innovative educational programs and services to benefit Native Hawaiian students and communities.

Through this federal grant, NHEC will provide a comprehensive range of culturally-relevant educational initiatives, including early childhood education, language preservation, cultural instruction, literacy development, and STEM education. The organization's work focuses on developing educational approaches that supplement existing authorities and maximize Native Hawaiian participation in planning and managing these programs. The grant funding enables NHEC to continue its mission of creating educational opportunities that are specifically tailored to the unique needs and cultural heritage of Native Hawaiian students.