Native hawaiian education council

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Native Hawaiian Education Council $650,000 on September 1, 2026, under the Native Hawaiian Education program (CFDA 84.362, Assistance Type: Project Grant).

The Native Hawaiian Education Council, a non-profit organization and Native Hawaiian Organization Owned Firm based in Honolulu, Hawaii, delivers culturally-relevant educational programs and services to Native Hawaiian students and communities. Its work includes early childhood education, language preservation, cultural instruction, literacy development, and STEM education programming. The grant supports the development and implementation of innovative educational strategies that maximize Native Hawaiian participation in program planning and management, supplementing existing educational authorities with targeted interventions for Native Hawaiian communities.

Performance occurs in Honolulu, Hawaii. The period of performance runs from September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The Native Hawaiian Education program develops innovative educational programs to assist Native Hawaiians, supplement and expand education programs and authorities, and encourage maximum participation of Native Hawaiians in planning and management of Native Hawaiian education programs. Eligible applicants include Native Hawaiian educational organizations, community-based organizations, public and private nonprofit organizations with experience in Native Hawaiian programs or Native Hawaiian language instruction, charter schools, and consortia of such entities. Awards are made for a period of up to three years, with continuation awards subject to availability of appropriations and adequate progress on project implementation.