Lady Garrett
ladyg@oha.org

Kulia Grants provide funding for projects that align with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' mission and strategic priorities.

Strategic priorities include:

• Health: To improve the quality and longevity of life, Native Hawaiians will enjoy healthy lifestyles and experience reduced onset of chronic diseases.
• Education: To maximize choices of life and work, Native Hawaiians will gain knowledge and excel in educational opportunities at all levels.
• Income and Housing: To have choices and a sustainable future, Native Hawaiians will progress towards greater economic self-sufficiency to include increasing family income and building stability in housing by increasing capacity for Native Hawaiians to rent or own a home.
• Land and Water: To maintain the connection to the past and a viable land base, Native Hawaiians will participate in and benefit from responsible stewardship.
• Culture: To strengthen their identity, Native Hawaiians will preserve, practice and perpetuate cultural practices and traditions.

Applicants must have IRS tax-exempt nonprofit status, be registered to do business in the State of Hawaii, and have a minimum of 3 years of experience operating a program serving Native Hawaiians related to the proposed program service. Additional eligibility requirements are listed in the application instructions.

Award ceiling: $100,000
Award floor: $25,000
Project period: 1 year
Estimated total program funding: $250,000

Applicants are required to provide 10% in matching funds.

Links to additional guidance, application instructions , and the online application portal are available on the program website.