[Interior Business Center](https://www.doi.gov/ibc)

June 8, 2026

$75,000–$200,000 per award | ~10 awards | Total program funding: $1,200,000 | Project period up to 36 months

Supports Native Hawaiian Organizations in developing culturally grounded tourism, economic opportunity, and stewardship of natural and cultural resources in Hawaii.

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. --- ## Due Dates - **Full application deadline:** June 8, 2026 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time / 5:59 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time) --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated total program funding:** $1,200,000 - **Expected number of awards:** ~10 - **Award ceiling:** $200,000 - **Award floor:** $75,000 - **Project duration:** Up to 36 months - **Cost sharing/matching:** Not required --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** - Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) defined as nonprofit organizations that: - Serve the interests of Native Hawaiians - Have Native Hawaiians in substantive and policymaking positions - Are recognized for expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and heritage, including tourism - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), other than institutions of higher education - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - **Additional rules:** - Only one application per organization and/or program director - Applicants must submit documentation confirming eligibility as an NHO - Registration with SAM.gov and Grants.gov is required --- ## Application Process - **Pre-application preparation:** - Register with [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov) to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) - Register with [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/) - **Submission:** - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/) - Required documents include: SF-424, SF-424A, Project Narrative (max 10 pages), Budget Narrative and Justification, Attestation of NHO eligibility, Key Contacts Form, and other standard forms - **Review process:** - Initial eligibility screening - Merit review based on alignment with program goals, project plan, evaluation strategy, qualifications, and budget - Preference may be given to projects supporting rural communities or organizations not previously funded - **Pre-submittal information session:** - A virtual information session will be held on April 15, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. HST (details on the [ONHR website](https://www.doi.gov/hawaiian/hoihi/apply)) --- ## Additional Information - **Program priorities include:** - Enhancing entrepreneurial capacity and business development in the visitor industry - Reviving and perpetuating traditional Hawaiian practices through visitor engagement - Supporting stewardship and protection of natural resources and sacred sites - Aligning with Administration priorities (e.g., wildfire prevention, outdoor recreation, economic development) - **Project start date:** Anticipated October 1, 2026 - **Project end date:** Up to 36 months after start (no later than September 30, 2029) - **Reporting:** Recipients must submit financial and performance reports per federal requirements --- ## External Links - [Funder Home Page](https://www.doi.gov/ibc) - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361722) - [Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Foa_Content_of_D26AS00098-3-31-2026.pdf) - [Office of Native Hawaiian Relations](https://www.doi.gov/hawaiian) - [SAM.gov Registration](https://sam.gov) - [Grants.gov Application Portal](https://www.grants.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Role/Notes | |---------------------|---------------------------------------|----------------------------------| | Tristan Harley | tristan_harley@ibc.doi.gov | Grants Management Officer | | Brad Kaaleleo Wong | bradley_wong@ios.doi.gov | ONHR Program Manager (program info and eligibility) | For technical assistance with Grants.gov: - Email: support@grants.gov - Phone: 1-800-518-4726 ---

HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations

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