HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations

The HOIHI Grant Program, managed by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Interior Business Center in partnership with the Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, is designed to support Native Hawaiian organizations in preserving and sharing traditional knowledge through culturally grounded tourism initiatives. This grant program aligns with the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act (NATIVE Act) and emphasizes the Hawaiian value of hoihi, which promotes treating natural resources and sacred sites with reverence and respect. Successful applicants are expected to foster visitor engagement that encourages responsibility and stewardship of Hawaii’s cultural and natural heritage, while also creating economic opportunities and improving living standards within Native Hawaiian communities. The solicitation for the HOIHI Grant Program was posted on March 31, 2026, with a response deadline of June 8, 2026. The program prioritizes projects that adhere to the Administration’s goals for 2026, ensuring alignment with broader policy objectives. Although specific set-aside categories and NAICS codes are not designated, the opportunity is federal in nature and open through grants.gov. Interested applicants can obtain further information and make inquiries through the Interior Business Center point of contact. The initiative seeks to strengthen organizational capacity for stewardship and economic development through tourism rooted in Native Hawaiian cultural values.