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OHA committee approves framework for $5 million CIP grant program to support Native Hawaiian communities
Summary
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.
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.
The committee approved the motion to adopt the CIP process by roll call, with the chair announcing the motion passed by a 5–2 vote with one abstention. The administration said about $5,000,000 is available in the biennium budget to award, with applicants eligible to request up to $1,000,000.
Grants manager Chantelle Belay told trustees the item…
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