Opportunity Listing - HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations

HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations

Agency: Interior Business Center

Assistance Listings: 15.068 -- Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship

Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Description

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Other Native American tribal organizations

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Tristan Harley tristan_harley@ibc.doi.gov

Email

Grants Management Officer

tristan_harley@ibc.doi.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
Foa_Content_of_D26AS00098_3-31-2026.pdf	Foa_Content_of_D26AS00098 3-31-2026.pdf	Mar 31, 2026 05:34 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Closing: June 8, 2026

Applications must be submitted electronically to the Grants.gov website no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT),...

thus 5:59 pm Hawaii Standard Time (HST), on the application due date listed.

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$1,200,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$75,000

Award Minimum

$200,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

D26AS00098

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Community development

Category Explanation:

AG(Agriculture)AR(Arts)BC(Business and Commerce)CD(Community Development)NR(Natural Resources)

History

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Posted date:

March 31, 2026

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