The purpose of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Grants Program is to support non-profit organizations who have projects, programs, and initiatives that address OHA’s six Strategic Priorities and accompanying Strategic Results contained in OHA’s 2010-2018 Strategic Plan.
The OHA Grants portal is an online application, monitoring, and reporting system for non-profit organizations who are an applicant or grantee.
To learn how to use the online application system, view:
If you would like to receive e-mail updates on OHA Grant opportunities (non-profit organizations only) please e-mail grantsinfo@oha.org with your first name, last name, and e-mail address. Reminder: OHA Grants Program is to support non-profit organizations and does not grant individuals or for-profit organizations.
*Aloha, due to COVID-19 the Grants Program has postponed the FY 21 ‘Ahahui solicitation until further notice.
The ʻAhahui Grants program provides funding support to eligible organizations hosting community events that benefit the Native Hawaiian community and align with OHA’s Strategic Results.
| FY 2021 | For events scheduled between | Application Available | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Postponed | Postponed | Postponed |
Click here to read the past Grant Solicitation
Click here to begin the application process
‘Ahahui Orientation Sessions:
Round 1:
The orientation session is (POSTPONED until further notice) optional and recommended for applicants. To obtain the Online Orientation information please contact:
In your e-mail please include: the orientation date you would like to attend, non-profit organization name, first and last name and e-mail.
*Aloha, due to COVID-19 the Grants Program has postponed the award process for the Kūlia Solicitation until further notice.
Kūlia Grants provide funding to eligible organizations with programs that benefit the Native Hawaiian community in the State of Hawai’i and align with OHA’s broad Strategic Priorities and Mission.
The purpose of this solicitation is to find a non-profit organization to support OHA’s broader Strategic Priorities of health, education, income, housing, land/water, and culture.
| Application Available | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| December 6, 2019 | January 10, 2020 at 2 p.m. (HST) |
The orientation session is optional and recommended for applicants. To obtain the Skype information please contact:
Lady Garrett: Email: ladyg@oha.org
Read the full solicitation here.
Click here to begin the application.
The purpose of this solicitation is to solicit applications to administer higher education scholarships and related services to Native Hawaiian students.
| Application Available | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| September 20, 2019 | October 18, 2019 at 2 p.m. (HST) |
Click here to read the Grant Solicitation.
Click here to begin the application process.
Higher Education Scholarship Administration Solicitation Addendum No. 1
To obtain the Skype information please send your request to ladyg@oha.org
Location:
OHA Honolulu Office
560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200
Honolulu, HI 96817
The purpose of this solicitation is to contract for services to support OHA’s Strategic Priority of Economic Self-Sufficiency. The Solicitation programs will assist Native Hawaiians to address unexpected crises and to improve stability during emergency situations; increase financial literacy; and receive referral and case management services.
| Application Available | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| September 13, 2019 | October 11, 2019 at 2 p.m. (HST) |
Click here to read the Grant Solicitation.
Click here to begin the application process.
Emergency Financial Assistance Solicitation Addendum No. 1
Emergency Financial Assistance Solicitation Addendum No. 2
To obtain the Skype information please send your request to ladyg@oha.org
The purpose of this solicitation is to find a non-profit organization to administer Hawaiian-Focused Charter School funding, facilitate reporting, submit reports, conduct site visits, and administer funds for the annual charter school conference coordination and program.
| Application Available | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| August 2, 2019 | August 30, 2019 at 2 p.m. (HST) |
Click here to read the Charter School solicitation.
Click here to go to the application phase.
Orientation Sessions:
Location:
OHA Honolulu Office
560 N. Nimitz Hwy., Suite 200
Honolulu, HI 96817
To register e-mail Lady Garrett at ladyg@oha.org
The Programmatic Community Grants Program supports non-profit organizations whose projects and programs serve the Native Hawaiian community and align with OHA’s Strategic Results.
Orientation Powerpoint Presentation
Click on the links in the table below to read the full solicitation for each grant category.
| Solicitation Number | Description | Application Closed |
|---|---|---|
| 20-01 Culture | Perpetuating Culture | CLOSED |
| 20-02a Health: Substance Abuse | Substance Abuse Services | CLOSED |
| 20-02b Health: Kūpuna Care | Kūpuna and Caregiver Support Services | CLOSED |
| 20-03 Education | To Improve Native Hawaiian Conditions of Learning | CLOSED |
| 20-04 Housing | Rental and Home Ownership Services | CLOSED |
| 20-05 Income | Vocational Training, GED and Employment Services | CLOSED |
| 20-06 Land | Pae ‘Āina Protection and Stewardship | CLOSED |
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