HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations (361722)

The HOIHI Grant Program, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, supports Native Hawaiian organizations in promoting culturally grounded tourism. This initiative aligns with the NATIVE Act to enhance visitor experiences while respecting Hawaiian values. By fostering traditional knowledge and stewardship, the program aims to create jobs, elevate living standards, and expand economic opportunities for Native Hawaiians. Successful applicants will contribute to the implementation of key Administration priorities for 2026, ensuring a sustainable future for Hawaii's resources.

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.