OHA committee hears Malu project update; launch targeted for Nov. 2
Committee Chair Galutaria told trustees the Malu project — designed to identify federal cuts and fund programs for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries — targets a Nov. 2, 2026 launch and includes a public application process and scoring framework; chair said about $100,000 in interest on a $55 million fund may be available.
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Chair Galutaria opened the committee’s substantive business with an update on the Malu project, a new Office of Hawaiian Affairs program intended to identify and verify recent federal funding cuts affecting Native Hawaiian programs and to distribute awards to effective local programs. He said the project includes a public application system, a review-and-scoring framework to ensure fairness, and reporting and monitoring tied to awarded funds.
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