HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations
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HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations: 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations |
| Federal Agency Name: | Interior Business Center (DOI-IBC) |
| Grant Categories: | Community Development |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | D26AS00098 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 15.068 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | June 8th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | June 8th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | March 31st, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | March 31st, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | May 30th, 2026 |
| Total Program Funding: | $1,200,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $200,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $75,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | March 31st, 2026 |
- Category Explanation
- AG(Agriculture)AR(Arts)BC(Business and Commerce)CD(Community Development)NR(Natural Resources)
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- 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.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Tristan Harley
[email protected]
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