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HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations

Federal funding opportunity D26AS00098 from Interior Business Center (Department of the Interior).

Posted
March 31, 2026
Closed
June 8, 2026
Award ceiling
$200,000
Award floor
$75,000
Program funding
$1,200,000
Expected awards
10
Cost sharing
No
Instrument
Grant
Assistance listing
15.068
Category
Community Development

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 15.068 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.

FY2025 obligated
$1M
FY2026 obligated
$0
FY2027 (to date) obligated
$0
Awards in window
9

Top recipients: Hiohia, Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association Hawaii, Pihana Ka Ikena, Pohaha I Ka Lani, Kanehunamoku Voyaging Academy

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →

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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.

Who can apply

Applications are welcome from organizations that meet the following criteria: Eligible applicants are Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs). NHO means a nonprofit organization: (A) that serves the interests of Native Hawaiians; (B) in which Native Hawaiians serve in substantive and policymaking positions, and; (C) that are recognized for having expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and heritage, including tourism. Only one (1) application can be submitted under this announcement per organization and/or program director.

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Agency contact: Interior Business Center · [email protected] · 202-599-8557

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