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Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations: Culturally Grounded Tourism and Community Development

This opportunity supports Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) through the HOIHI Grant Program, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Native Hawaiian Relations (ONHR): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) - Office of Native Hawaiian Relations (ONHR) - Purpose and Scope: - Grant funding for NHOs to develop and implement culturally grounded tourism programs in Hawaii - Focus on strengthening capacity to steward traditional knowledge, promote cultural tourism, create jobs, and expand economic opportunities - Projects must align with priorities such as entrepreneurial capacity, perpetuating traditional practices, and protecting natural and cultural resources - Funding Details: - Total program funding: $1,200,000 - Individual awards: $75,000 to $200,000 - Up to 10 awards expected - No cost sharing or matching required - Eligibility and Requirements: - Applicants must be nonprofit Native Hawaiian Organizations recognized for expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and heritage - Native Hawaiians must hold substantive and policymaking roles - Required documentation includes detailed project narratives, monitoring and evaluation plans, and proof of NHO eligibility - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a grant for service and program development, not product procurement - Services include program development, stewardship, and evaluation related to cultural tourism and resource protection - Notable Requirements: - Projects must support Administration priorities in community development, agriculture, arts, business, commerce, and natural resources - Emphasis on measurable outcomes and alignment with the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act (NATIVE Act)

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 program aims to implement the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act (NATIVE Act), grounded in the Hawaiian value of hoihi, to treat with reverence and respect. It seeks to strengthen Native Hawaiian organizations' capacity to steward and share traditional knowledge to create jobs, elevate living standards, and expand economic opportunity. The program supports projects that align with Administration priorities for 2026 and focuses on culturally grounded tourism.

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