Kapapahuliau Grant Program (15.098)
Kapapahuliau Grant Program (Assistance Listing 15.098) is run by the Departmental Offices, part of the Department of the Interior. It awarded $20.7 million in 18 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.2 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $868,981. Half of the 18 awards fell between $501,250 and $1.2 million, and they ranged from $250,000 to $5.0 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$20.7 million
- Grant awards18
- Typical award$868,981
- Awarded in FY 2025$0
- Size rank1,293 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceGrant, cooperative agreement
Key findings
- It is the 1293rd largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 18 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 1 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Kapapahuliau Grant Program, authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169, Title VIII Sec. 80002), provides funding to Native Hawaiian Organizations to leverage traditional Native Hawaiian knowledge in enhancing response and resilience to adverse weather events and subsequent environmental impacts. The activities funded by this program aim to promote the self-sufficiency, self-determination, and self-reliance of the Native Hawaiian Community and their lands. Projects supported by the grant will address various issues such as drought, wildfires, invasive species, storm-related flooding, tidal inundation, and erosion mitigation, while also considering the associated economic impacts.
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
NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATION. For this financial assistance opportunity, the term “Native Hawaiian Organization” or “NHO” means an organization — (A) that principally serves or benefits the Native Hawaiian Community, (B) that is composed primarily of Native Hawaiians, who control or serve in substantive leadership and decision-making roles; and (C) that has demonstrated expertise in Native Hawaiian heritage, economic development, health and well-being, self-governance, and natural and cultural resource management. Native Hawaiian Community means the distinct Native Hawaiian indigenous political community that Congress, exercising its plenary power over Native American affairs, has recognized and with which Congress has implemented a special political and trust relationship. Native Hawaiian means any individual who is a descendant of the aboriginal people who, prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now constitutes the State of Hawai‘i. Applicants seeking financial assistance through this funding opportunity must submit a written attestation or certification from their governing body (such as the Executive Director, CEO, or Board of Directors). This document should confirm that the applicant organization qualifies as a “Native Hawaiian Organization” as defined in the section above and that it is authorized to apply for financial assistance.
What the money can and cannot pay for
The funds may be used by programs to address specific priorities within the Notice of Funding Opportunity, and to reduce the impacts of adverse and severe weather events using Native Hawaiian traditional knowledge. Funds may go towards staffing, equipment, supplies, travel, contracts, and other related expenses related to approved project activities. Indirect organizational costs may also be claimed in accordance with the specific guidance in the Notice of Funding and subsequent grant agreement.
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.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
FY 2025 $75,000 - $150,000
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Kapapahuliau Grant Program (15.098) awarded $20.7 million across 18 grant awards, an average of $1.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanu O Ka Aina Learning Ohana | Hawaii | 1 | $5.0 million |
| Holani Hana Inc. | Hawaii | 1 | $2.2 million |
| Malama Loko Ea Foundation | Hawaii | 1 | $1.8 million |
| Paepae O Heeia | Hawaii | 1 | $1.6 million |
| 'Ohana Wa'a | Hawaii | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Hui Malama I Ke Ala Ulili | Hawaii | 1 | $1.0 million |
| NA Maka Onaona | Hawaii | 1 | $999,969 |
| Kauluakalana | Hawaii | 1 | $984,131 |
| Ho'Omahua Foundation | Hawaii | 1 | $938,050 |
| Pua Foundation | Hawaii | 1 | $799,911 |
| Huliauapa a | Hawaii | 1 | $749,796 |
| The Hawaiian Church of Hawai'i Nei | Hawaii | 1 | $700,000 |
| Waimanalo Health Center | Hawaii | 1 | $505,000 |
| Waihapakai | Hawaii | 1 | $500,000 |
| Oahu Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association Hawaii | Hawaii | 1 | $500,000 |
| Pacific American Foundation | Hawaii | 1 | $500,000 |
| Kohe Malamalama O Kanaloa Protect Kahoolawe Fund | Hawaii | 1 | $499,940 |
| Ala Kahakai Trail Association | Hawaii | 1 | $250,000 |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to nonprofits.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 18 | $20.7 million | 100% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 18 | $20.7 million |