# HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/d26as00098-hoihi-grant-program-for-native-hawaiian-organizations/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361722

> Interior Business Center offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $75,000) to nonprofits and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $1.2 million in total. Applications closed on June 8, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | D26AS00098 |
| Agency | Interior Business Center |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 8, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $75,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $1.2 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.068 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is D26AS00098 still open?

No. It closed on June 8, 2026.

### Who can apply for HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations?

Interior Business Center accepted applications from nonprofits and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations?

Closed June 8, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $200,000 each. About $1.2 million in total across about 10 awards.

### Who has won H??IHI Grant Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Hawaiian Islands Land Trust, Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association, Hii Paka LLC. The program made 27 awards worth $4.1 million in that time.