Kapapahuliau Native Hawaiian Climate Resilience Program

The Department of the Interior's Office of Native Hawaiian Relations is seeking proposals from Native Hawaiian Organizations to enhance climate resilience for the Native Hawaiian community through its Kapapahuliau Native Hawaiian Climate Resilience Program. Eligible organizations must principally serve and be led by Native Hawaiians, with expertise in heritage, economic development, governance or natural resources. Proposals should address repairing climate-impacted structures, environmental restoration, species protection, youth programs, mental health support, vulnerability assessments, adaptation implementation, monitoring and evaluation, or policy research relating to climate change impacts. Evaluation will consider goals, cultural integration, qualifications and budgets. Successful applicants must report annual progress in building resilience for future Native Hawaiian generations by August 2024.

Individual NHO awards may receive up to $1 million, collaborative partnerships up to $2 million, and grant-making NHOs can receive up to $5 million. Total available program funding is $20 million, with work expected to be performed in Hawaii to directly benefit the Native Hawaiian community.