Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (15.071)
Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (Assistance Listing 15.071) is run by the National Park Service, part of the Department of the Interior. It awarded $8.2 million in 9 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $915,762 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $750,000. Half of the 9 awards fell between $749,282 and $1.3 million, and they ranged from $243,457 to $1.3 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$8.2 million
- Grant awards9
- Typical award$750,000
- Awarded in FY 2025$2.7 million
- Size rank1,530 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceGrant
Key findings
- It is the 1530th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 1 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native culture and arts development program promotes the scholarly study of, and instruction in, Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native arts and culture; establishes programs which culminate in the awarding of degrees in the various fields of Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native art and culture; and establishes centers and programs with respect to Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native art and culture.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Any private, nonprofit organization or institution which primarily serves and represents Native Hawaiians or Alaska Natives, and has been recognized by the Governor of the State of Hawaii or the Governor of the State of Alaska, as appropriate, for the purpose of making such organization or institution eligible to receive such grants.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Any organization or institution which is the recipient of a grant shall establish a governing board to manage and control the program with respect to which such grant is made. (2) For any grants made with respect to Native Hawaiian art and culture, the members of the governing board which is required to be established under paragraph (1) shall- (A) be Native Hawaiians or individuals widely recognized in the field of Native Hawaiian art and culture, (B) include a representative of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs of the State of Hawaii, (C) include the president of the University of Hawaii, (D) include the president of the Bishop Museum, and (E) serve for a fixed term of office. (3) For any grants made with respect to Alaska Native art and culture, the members of the governing board which is required to be established under paragraph (1) shall- (A) include Alaska Natives and individuals widely recognized in the field of Alaska Native art and culture, (B) represent the Eskimo, Indian and Aleut cultures of Alaska, and (C) serve for a fixed term. Funds must be used as set forth in the authorizing legislation.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
$500,000 - $1,250,000 based on available funds provided through annual appropriations.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Funding from this program supports various initiatives aimed at promoting and preserving indigenous arts and culture. For example, one project recruits young adults interested in pursuing arts career pathways. These participants complete a pre-apprenticeship program in arts carving, followed by a mentor-apprentice program where they carve a totem pole under the guidance of a master carver. This project not only provides hands-on training but also academic credits towards a degree with an emphasis on arts. Another initiative focuses on revitalizing endangered cultural practices related to mountain goats, enhancing cultural practices, increasing community engagement, and passing down traditional skills to future generations. Additionally, the program supports the development and training of arts, offering instructional opportunities, collaborative academic offerings, and overall enrichment of arts for students and the general public.Fiscal Year2026: Program has not yet selected projects for funding. Program anticipates funding projects that preserve, revitalize, and develop Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native culture and arts, encompassing traditional and contemporary expressions in areas such as language, history, visual and performing arts, and crafts.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (15.071) awarded $8.2 million across 9 grant awards, an average of $915,762 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealaska Heritage Institute, Inc | Alaska | 6 | $6.5 million |
| Alaska Native Heritage Center, Incorporated | Alaska | 1 | $750,000 |
| Outer Coast | Alaska | 1 | $749,117 |
| Goldbelt Heritage Foundation | Alaska | 1 | $243,457 |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to nonprofits.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 9 | $8.2 million | 100% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 9 | $8.2 million |