#Office of Native Hawaiian Relations

Case introduces proposal to expand indigenous-based tourism

“The bill will enable improved access to federal resources, helping these communities build sustainable tourism infrastructure and expand cultural tourism,” said Case. “In turn, it will foster a broader appreciation of indigenous peoples and create jobs and boost economic development in rural and underserved areas.”

Native Hawaiian organizations to benefit from $1 million grant from US Department of Interior

The Department of the Interior’s Office of Native Hawaiian Relations announced the award of $1 million in grants to six Native Hawaiian organizations to implement the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience (NATIVE) Act.

Department of Interior: $20 million provided for climate resilience in Hawaiʻi

The Department of the Interior announced Monday a $20 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to bolster climate resilience in Hawaiʻi.

$1M in NATIVE Act funding for Native Hawaiian Organizations

The Department of the Interior’s Office of Native Hawaiian Relations today announced $1 million in funding for Native Hawaiian Organizations through the Heritage Opportunities in Hawaiʻi grant program. The funding is made possible by the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act, which enables Indigenous communities to participate in national tourism goals and strategies.

8 Native Hawaiian organizations awarded total of $1M in NATIVE Act Grants

The Department of the Interior’s Office of Native Hawaiian Relations announced the awarding of $1 million in grants to eight Native Hawaiian organizations to implement the Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor Experience Act.

Interior Dept. announces $1M in NATIVE Act funding for Native Hawaiian organizations

The Department of the Interior’s Office of Native Hawaiian Relations estimates that it will award eight HŌʻIHI grants ranging between $50,000 and $200,000. Native Hawaiian Organizations may use grant funding for up to three years from the date of award.

Interior Department announces first-ever consultation policy with the Native Hawaiian community

For the first time in the agency’s history, the Department of the Interior will require formal consultation with the Native Hawaiian Community.