OHA committee approves framework for $5 million CIP grant program to support Native Hawaiian communities

Dec 18, 2025

The OHA Committee on Budget and Finance approved a revised Capital Improvement Project (CIP) grant process expanding eligibility to state and county agencies as well as nonprofits; the biennium allocation is about $5 million and individual awards may be requested up to $1 million. The vote was 5–2 with 1 abstention.

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The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Committee on Budget and Finance on Dec. 17 approved a revised framework for a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) grant program that will guide application review and awards across the FY2026–2027 biennium.

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