Kapapahuliau Grant Program

Program objective

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.

As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.

No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.

Eligible applicants (program level)

• ✓Local
• ✓Other
• ✓Not-for-Profit Organization
• ✓Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
• ✓Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• ✓Nonprofit Organization

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. Additionally, the attestation must include supporting information that demonstrates how the organization meets the specified criteria.

Intended beneficiaries: Other.

Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.

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