# Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hrsa-27-013-native-hawaiian-health-care-improvement-act-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363781

> Health Resources and Services Administration plans to offer grants of up to $10.0 million (at least $2.5 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make about 6 awards worth $27.0 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around January 26, 2027, with applications due around April 12, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HRSA-27-013 |
| Agency | Health Resources and Services Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected April 12, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $10.0 million |
| Award floor | $2.5 million |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $27.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.932 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Per sections 6(a) and 7(a) of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act, this is a limited competition program notice. To be eligible for administrative funding under this program, you must be Papa Ola Lokahi (POL). To be eligible for services funding under this program, you must be a Native Hawaiian Health Care System (NHHCS) that has been recognized and certified by POL as qualified to provide comprehensive health promotion, disease prevention, and primary health services within specific regions (island communities) of the state.

## What the grant funds

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act (NHHCIA) program. The purpose of these Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act (NHHCIA) awards is to provide Native Hawaiian health care programs with resources to raise the health status of Native Hawaiians to the highest possible health level. This NOFO supports funding the following: One award to Papa Ola Lokahi (POL) for administrative purposes as authorized under sections 6(a)(2) and 7 of the NHHCIA (42 U.S.C. sections 11705(a)(2) and 11706) Five awards for qualified entities as authorized under sections 6(a)(1),6(b)-(g) and 8(a)-(g) of the NHHCIA (42 U.S.C. sections 11705(a)(1), 11705(b)-(g) and 11707(a)-(g)). Per statute, a qualified entity is a Native Hawaiian Health Care System (NHHCS) that has been recognized and certified by POL as qualified to provide comprehensive health promotion, disease prevention, and primary health services that are tailored to fit the needs of the communities they serve. This is a limited competition program announcement. This NOFO provides instructions to be used by applicants in preparing applications for funding for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act Program?

Health Resources and Services Administration accepts applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act Program?

Expected deadline April 12, 2027. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $10.0 million each. About $27.0 million in total across about 6 awards.