Heritage (Tourism) Opportunities in Hawaiʻi (HŌʻIHI) NATIVE Act Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations
ID: 353385Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Interior Business Ceter (DOI-IBC)

Award Range

$75K - $200K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353385

Additional Information

www.doi.gov/hawaiian
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of the Interior is inviting applications for the Heritage (Tourism) Opportunities in Hawaiʻi (HŌʻIHI) Grant Program, aimed at enhancing tourism while honoring Native Hawaiian culture and heritage. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and Native Hawaiian organizations that demonstrate expertise in Native Hawaiian culture, with a focus on projects that revive traditional practices, promote economic growth in tourism, and support environmental sustainability. This program is significant as it seeks to transform tourism into a regenerative industry that benefits the Native Hawaiian community, amidst the challenges posed by high visitor volumes. The total funding available is $1,000,000, with individual grants ranging from $75,000 to $200,000, and applications must be submitted by June 3, 2024. For further information, interested parties can contact Tristan Harley at aqd-fa.onhr@ibc.doi.gov or visit www.doi.gov/hawaiian.

    Point(s) of Contact
    aqd-fa.onhr@ibc.doi.gov
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    D24AS00326 Final 508.pdf
    D24AS00326.pdf
    The U.S. Department of the Interior is soliciting applications for the Heritage Tourism Opportunities in Hawaiʻi (HŌʻIHI) Grant Program under the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act (NATIVE Act). The program aims to enhance tourism while respecting Native Hawaiian culture and heritage through grants ranging from $75,000 to $200,000. The total funding available is $1,000,000, with an expected announcement of awards by August 16, 2024. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and Native Hawaiian organizations that demonstrate expertise in Native Hawaiian culture. The program prioritizes projects that revive traditional practices, promote economic growth in tourism, and support environmental sustainability. Applications are evaluated based on alignment with program goals, project feasibility, monitoring and evaluation plans, and budget reasonableness. The application deadline is June 3, 2024, and the onus is on applicants to ensure they are registered with SAM.gov and Grants.gov to facilitate submission. Successful projects should reflect the value of respect and responsibility towards Hawaiian culture, contributing to community economic uplift and sustainable tourism practices.
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