Lako Ko Kauhale- ʻOhana Resource Management & Housing Grants support programs and practices that strengthen Native Hawaiian resource management knowledge and skills to meet the housing needs of their ʻohana, increasing safety, stability, social support networks, and cultural connection in Native Hawaiian communities.
Donor Name: Office of Hawaiian Affairs
State: Hawaii
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/22/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Projects include those that support Native Hawaiians to rent or own housing that meets their ʻohana financial and wellbeing needs.
Focus Areas
Priority funding considerations include culture and community-based projects that address “occupancy ready” housing needs for the Native Hawaiian community. “Occupancy ready” is defined as ‘ohana who are adequately prepared to secure a rental and/or purchase a housing unit that meets their ʻohana financial and wellbeing needs, based on Hawai’i’s current housing market. Additional priority funding considerations include projects that provide direct funding for beneficiary down payment and rental security deposit.
Funding Information
- Minimum Award Amount- $750,000.
- Maximum Award Amount- $1,500,000.
Grant Period
The applicant may select a grant award period of one (1) year, two (2) years, or three (3) years from the contract start date based on their project.
Geographic Service Areas
Geographic coverage of the project’s service and/or activities areas includes the islands of Hawai‘i, Maui, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i, O‘ahu, and Kaua‘i.
Eligibility Criteria
Reminder, to be eligible for OHA Grant funding consideration, an applicant shall:
- Be registered to do business in the State of Hawaiʻi
- Non-profit Organizations
- Provide services to Native Hawaiians and/or Native Hawaiian community(ies) in the State of Hawaiʻi
- Have an IRS Letter of Determination.
For more information, visit OHA.
