Native Hawaiian Education
Active
- Assistance listing
- 84.362
- Agency
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Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department of Education
- Grant awards
- 391 $842,856,016 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 91-1000-0-1-501
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) awarded the most recent Native Hawaiian Education grant on September 1, 2026 (Assistance Listing 84.362A), supporting innovative educational programs for Native Hawaiians with awards made for up to three years based on competitive review. This program has distributed $842.9 million in federal funding across 391 grants since 2002, with notably volatile award frequency—23 grants in 2023, 11 in 2024, 3 in 2025, and 1 in 2026—signaling diminished recent activity that warrants scrutiny before pursuing.
The program funds a diverse portfolio of K-18 educational interventions rooted in Hawaiian language, culture, and place-based learning. Recent awards exemplify the scope: Hawaiian Storytelling: Screenplay Writing & Music Video Production Program ($821,560), MELE: Indigenous Methodology for STEM and Language Education ($886,169), Keiki Assets Account and Family Strengthening Program ($7.6 million), Pupukahi i Holomua—Community-Based Early Education ($7.3 million), and Ka Pou Ku Mau: Climate and Ocean-Based Literacy for Ko'olau, O'ahu ($1.4 million). Programs span early childhood, Native Hawaiian language immersion, career and technical education, wraparound family support, postsecondary pathways, and homework intervention for at-risk youth.
All awards are Project Grants. The Department of Education OESE dominates, funding 376 of 391 awards ($802.7 million federal dollars), with the broader Department of Education entity funding 15 awards ($40.2 million). Typical recent awards range from $500,000 to roughly $8 million, though mega-awards such as the $17.8 million Tutu and Me: Ka Malama Mau project (2023) demonstrate higher ceilings. Combined total obligated (federal plus non-federal share) reached $881.5 million, indicating modest matching contributions averaging under $40 million across the portfolio.
No grant opportunities are currently open. The most recent posted solicitation (ED-GRANTS-031423-003) closed on May 15, 2023, with applications reviewed and ranked by outside panels over a 60–120 day approval window. Eligible applicants include Native Hawaiian educational organizations, Native Hawaiian community-based organizations, public and private nonprofits with Native Hawaiian program experience, charter schools, and consortia thereof. Renewals are subject to appropriations availability. Recipients expending $750,000 or more in federal awards annually must undergo single or program-specific audits; those below that threshold are exempt.
Objective and description
- Objective
To develop innovative educational programs to assist Native Hawaiians, to supplement and expand programs and authorities in the area of education, and to encourage the maximum participation of Native Hawaiians in planning and management of Native Ha
- Description
To develop innovative educational programs to assist Native Hawaiians, to supplement and expand programs and authorities in the area of education, and to encourage the maximum participation of Native Hawaiians in planning and management of Native Hawaiian education programs.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Eligible applicants include: (1) Native Hawaiian educational organizations and community-based organizations; (2) public and private nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions with experience in developing or operating Native Hawaiian programs or programs of instruction in the Native Hawaiian language; (3) charter schools; or (4) consortia of the organizations, agencies, and institutions described above.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Native Hawaiian children and adults.
- Uses of assistance
Program funds may be used to carry a variety of authorized activities including, but not limited to: (1) early education and care programs, (2) family-based education centers, (3) beginning reading and literacy programs, (4) activities to meet the special needs of Native Hawaiian students with disabilities, (5) activities to address the needs of gifted and talented Native Hawaiian students, (6) professional development for educators, (7) the operation of community-based learning centers that address the needs of Native Hawaiians, and (8) activities to enable Native Hawaiian students to enter and complete postsecondary education programs. An eligible entity may use not more than 5 percent of the funds received under this program for the administrative costs of carrying out its responsibilities under this subpart.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Awards are made for a period of up to three years; continuation awards are based on the availability of appropriations and adequate progress on project implementation.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
The selection criteria contained in EDGAR, 34 CFR 75.209 and 75.210 are used to evaluate applications. Contact the program office for additional information.
- Award procedure
The Department of Education awards these grants on a competitive basis. Applications are reviewed and ranked by a panel of outside reviewers. The program office notifies successful applicants of awards and awards grants. Contact the program office for more information.
- Time to approval or disapproval
The range of approval/disapproval time is approximately 60 to 120 days following the application deadline.
- Renewals
Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations.
Grant opportunities
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 391 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Partners In Development Foundation | $237,899,870 | 28% |
| 2 | University Of Hawaii | $103,547,302 | 12% |
| 3 | University Of Hawaii Systems | $88,017,821 | 10% |
| 4 | Keiki 'O Ka 'Aina Preschool, Inc. | $64,228,395 | 8% |
| 5 | Institute For Native Pacific Education And Culture | $49,260,674 | 6% |
| 6 | Kanu O Ka Aina Learning Ohana | $18,678,292 | 2% |
| 7 | Friends Of The Future | $18,119,995 | 2% |
| 8 | `Aha Punana Leo, Inc. | $15,594,459 | 2% |
| 9 | Pacific American Foundation | $15,325,963 | 2% |
| 10 | Consortium For Hawai'i Ecological Engineering Education | $14,478,586 | 2% |
10 of 70 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $7,227,621 |
| FY2025 | $45,750,871 |
| FY2024 | $44,530,327 |
| FY2023 | $64,544,921 |
| FY2022 | $64,754,338 |
| FY2021 | $61,584,862 |
| FY2020 | $36,422,129 |
| FY2019 | $36,397,000 |
| FY2018 | $36,320,971 |
| FY2017 | $30,228,325 |
| FY2016 | $32,583,012 |
| FY2015 | $32,174,170 |
| FY2014 | $32,050,177 |
| FY2013 | $32,397,169 |
| FY2012 | $33,781,456 |
| FY2011 | $33,969,835 |
| FY2010 | $33,788,457 |
| FY2009 | $53,241,176 |
| FY2008 | $40,410,522 |
| FY2007 | $34,070,262 |
| FY2006 | $15,822,250 |
| FY2005 | $21,125,976 |
| FY2004 | $1,808,510 |
| FY2003 | $13,167,816 |
| FY2002 | $4,703,864 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 84.362?
Assistance Listing 84.362 is Native Hawaiian Education, a federal grant program run by Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (Department of Education).
What is the CFDA number for Native Hawaiian Education?
Its CFDA number is 84.362: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 84.362 awarded?
391 grant awards under 84.362 have obligated $842,856,016 in federal funds to 70 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 84.362?
The recipients obligated the most under Native Hawaiian Education are Partners In Development Foundation ($237,899,870), University Of Hawaii ($103,547,302) and University Of Hawaii Systems ($88,017,821).
How much did 84.362 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 84.362 obligated $45,750,871 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 84.362?
No opportunity listed under 84.362 is open now. The latest, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Rural, Insular & Native Achievement Programs: Native Hawaiian Education (NHE) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.362A, was posted on March 14, 2023.
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