HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations
Summary
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (FOA D26AS00098) for the HOIHI Grant Program, offering $75,000 to $200,000 per award for Native Hawaiian Organizations to implement culturally grounded tourism projects under the NATIVE Act. Total program funding is $1,200,000 with an expected 10 awards. Applications close June 8, 2026.
What changed
The Interior Business Center released FOA D26AS00098 for the Heritage (Tourism) Opportunities in Hawaii (HOIHI) Grant Program, authorized under the NATIVE Act (25 U.S.C. 4351 et seq.). Eligible applicants must be Native Hawaiian Organizations defined as nonprofits serving Native Hawaiians with Native Hawaiians in substantive policymaking positions and recognized expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and heritage including tourism. The program aims to strengthen NHOs' capacity to steward and share traditional knowledge, create jobs, and expand economic opportunity. Funding ranges from $75,000 to $200,000 per award, with $1,200,000 total program funding expected to support 10 awards.
Eligible organizations should review full program requirements and confirm NHO eligibility before applying. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. EDT (5:59 p.m. HST) on June 8, 2026. Only one application per organization and/or program director is permitted. Contact Grants Management Officer Tristan Harley at tristan_harley@ibc.doi.gov for questions.
What to do next
- Confirm your organization meets NHO eligibility criteria (nonprofit serving Native Hawaiians, with Native Hawaiians in policymaking positions and recognized expertise in culture/heritage/tourism)
- Download and review the full FOA document (Foa_Content_of_D26AS00098_3-31-2026.pdf) for complete program priorities and application requirements
- Submit application through Grants.gov by June 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT
Source document (simplified)
HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations
Agency: Interior Business Center
Assistance Listings: 15.068 -- Native Hawaiian Community Guest Stewardship
Last Updated: March 31, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
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 Office of Native Hawaiian Relations" (ONHR) Heritage (Tourism) Opportunities in Hawaii (HOIHI) Grant Program aims to implement the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act (NATIVE Act), 25 U.S.C. 4351 et seq., grounded in the Hawaiian value of hoihi – to treat with reverence and respect.... Through this ethic, visitors are welcomed not merely as tourists, but as guests who share in the kuleana (responsibility) to care for Hawaii"s natural resources and sacred sites. In advancing this model of culturally grounded tourism, HOIHI seeks to strengthen Native Hawaiian organizations" capacity to steward and share traditional knowledge in ways that create jobs, elevate living standards, and expand economic opportunity.In concert with the requirements of the NATIVE Act, every successful HOIHI grant application must also support implementation of one or more of the Administration priorities listed under the Program Priorities for 2026. Show full description
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Applications are welcome from organizations that meet the following criteria:Eligible applicants are Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs). NHO means a nonprofit organization: (A) that serves the interests of Native Hawaiians; (B) in which Native Hawaiians serve in substantive and policymaking positions, and; (C) that are recognized for having expertise in Native Hawaiian culture and heritage, including tourism. Only one (1) application can be submitted under this announcement per organization and/or program director.
Grantor contact information
Description
Tristan Harley
tristan_harley@ibc.doi.gov
Grants Management Officer
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| FoaContentofD26AS000983-31-2026.pdf | FoaContentof_D26AS00098 3-31-2026.pdf | Mar 31, 2026 05:34 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: June 8, 2026
Applications must be submitted electronically to the Grants.gov website no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT),...
thus 5:59 pm Hawaii Standard Time (HST), on the application due date listed.
Show full description Application process
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Award
$1,200,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$75,000
Award Minimum
$200,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
D26AS00098
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Community development
Category Explanation:
AG(Agriculture)AR(Arts)BC(Business and Commerce)CD(Community Development)NR(Natural Resources)
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 31, 2026
Archive date:
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