ClosedOpportunity D26AS00098

HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations

Interior Business Center · Department of the Interior

At a glance

HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Interior Business Center (Department of the Interior). The application deadline was June 8, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $75K – $200K, with about 10 awards expected and $1.2M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include native american tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status and others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 15.068 (HŌʻIHI Grant Program).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Mar 31, 2026Posted
Jun 8, 2026Application deadline

Posted: Mar 31, 2026
Close date: Jun 8, 2026
Award floor: $75,000
Award ceiling: $200,000
Est. total funding: $1,200,000
Expected awards: 10
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

Native American tribal organizations
501(c)(3) nonprofits
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

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.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

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.

Full announcement & documents

The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.

Foa_Content_of_D26AS00098 3-31-2026.pdfFull Announcement · Foa_Content_of_D26AS00098 3-31-2026.pdfPDF · 161 KB

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

15.068HŌʻIHI Grant ProgramProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 15.068

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

$1.03M

FY25

$992K

FY26

$1.2M est.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.068. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Interior Business Center
tristan_harley@ibc.doi.gov
202-599-8557

Places named in the notice

Hawaii

Derived from the notice text. A place being named does not by itself restrict eligibility.

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $75k – $200k, total estimated program funding is $1,200,000 and the agency expects to make about 10 awards.

How do I apply for “HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity D26AS00098), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 19.029