HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- D26AS00098
- Agency
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Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $75,000 to $200,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 15.068 HŌʻIHI Grant Program
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Community Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Other
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Points of contact
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- Tristan Harley tristan_harley@ibc.doi.gov
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Native Hawaiian Relations administers the Heritage (Tourism) Opportunities in Hawaii (HOIHI) Grant Program to fund tourism initiatives that showcase Native Hawaiian culture, preserve traditional practices, and create authentic visitor experiences grounded in the Hawaiian value of hoihi (reverence and respect). Eligible applicants must be Native Hawaiian Organizations that are nonprofits serving Native Hawaiian interests, employ Native Hawaiians in substantive and policymaking positions, and possess recognized expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and heritage. Projects must implement provisions of the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act while addressing one or more 2026 Administration priorities, such as entrepreneurial capacity building, preservation of traditional practices, visitor engagement promoting reciprocity, and protection of natural and cultural resources. Merit review allocates points as follows: 40 points for project background, 20 for work plan, 10 for monitoring and evaluation, 10 for organizational qualifications, and 20 for budget justification (100 points maximum). Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by June 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT (5:59 p.m. HST), with a maximum 10-page project narrative and required federal forms including SF-424 and SF-424A.
Total program funding is estimated at $1,200,000 with approximately 10 awards expected, ranging from $75,000 to $200,000 per grant. The project performance period spans three years, with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2026, and end date of September 30, 2029, with a maximum duration of 36 months. No cost sharing is required. All projects will take place in Hawaii and must address community development activities that create jobs, elevate living standards, and expand economic opportunities for Native Hawaiian communities. Selected applicants will be notified with awards contingent upon legal and administrative reviews, with most notifications anticipated within 90 days of the funding opportunity closing.
Synopsis
This notice of funding opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) as part of the U.S. Government Interagency Agreement between the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations (ONHR) and AQD.The Office of Native Hawaiian Relations" (ONHR) Heritage (Tourism) Opportunities in Hawaii (HOIHI) Grant Program aims to implement the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act (NATIVE Act), 25 U.S.C. 4351 et seq., grounded in the Hawaiian value of hoihi - to treat with reverence and respect. Through this ethic, visitors are welcomed not merely as tourists, but as guests who share in the kuleana (responsibility) to care for Hawaii"s natural resources and sacred sites. In advancing this model of culturally grounded tourism, HOIHI seeks to strengthen Native Hawaiian organizations" capacity to steward and share traditional knowledge in ways that create jobs, elevate living standards, and expand economic opportunity.In concert with the requirements of the NATIVE Act, every successful HOIHI grant application must also support implementation of one or more of the Administration priorities listed under the Program Priorities for 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Foa_Content_of_D26AS00098 3-31-2026.pdf |
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