The Office of Hawaiian Affairs has announced the Āina Hoʻopulapula – Hawaiian Homestead Communities Grants to support programs and practices that strengthen the wellbeing Hawaiian Homestead communities.
Donor Name: Office of Hawaiian Affairs
State: Hawaii
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/22/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Focus Areas
Priority funding considerations include projects to meet Hawaiian Homestead communities’ basic needs (e.g., home repair, handrails, guardrails, ramps, internet access, transportation, aids—walkers, canes, transfer benches, eyeglasses, hearing aids, protective footwear, dental services); programs in Hawaiian Homestead communities’ youth, kupuna, or community centers, including purchase of program or activity supports (e.g., appliances, computers, internet access, safety patrol activities, after school programming); and/or education, advocacy or support services to enable Hawaiian Homestead communities to advocate for ʻohana and community needs (e.g., in areas of education, health, housing, pa‘ahao, subsistence living, natural resources).
Funding Information
- Minimum Award Amount- $50,000.
- Maximum Award Amount- $300,000.
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.
