HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations
The HOIHI Grant Program funds Native Hawaiian organizations to promote culturally respectful tourism, support traditional knowledge, create jobs, and advance federal priorities in Hawaii.
Funder: Interior Business Center
Due Dates: June 8, 2026
Funding Amounts: $75,000–$200,000 per award | ~10 awards | Total program funding: $1,200,000 | Project period up to 36 months
Summary: Supports Native Hawaiian Organizations in developing culturally grounded tourism, economic opportunity, and stewardship of natural and cultural resources in Hawaii.
Key Information: Only one application per organization/program director; cost sharing not required.
Description
The HOIHI Grant Program, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Interior Business Center in partnership with the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations (ONHR), aims to implement the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act (NATIVE Act). This program supports Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) in advancing culturally grounded tourism that respects Hawaii’s natural and cultural resources, uplifts traditional knowledge, and increases economic opportunities for Native Hawaiians. Grants are intended to help NHOs develop business opportunities, provide cultural education experiences, and steward Hawaii’s sacred sites and resources, while aligning with Administration priorities and fostering economic sustainability.
