Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grants

CFDA 14.873 Active Grant

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$22.3M FY2026
$22.3M
FY24
$22.3M
FY25
$22.3M
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 HUD awarded $22 million to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, which used some of the funds to provide temporary homeowner assistance; provide emergency rental and utility assistance; and develop sites for the future construction of homes.

Program Objective

To provide funds to carry out affordable housing activities, including rental assistance both on and off the Hawaiian home lands, for eligible low-income Native Hawaiians.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Department/Agency of U.S. State

The State of Hawaii's Department of Native Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) is the only eligible grant recipient.

Beneficiaries

  • Department/Agency of U.S. State

The State of Hawaii's Department of Native Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) is the only eligible grant recipient.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant funds are provided to the State of Hawaii's Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), which is the sole eligible grant recipient.

Program details & compliance

Description

Site improvements and infrastructure for new construction of affordable housing; financial assistance for homebuyers; rehabilitation of existing affordable housing units; housing counseling; and rental housing assistance.

Mission Categories

Primary: Construction Rehabilitation

Other categories:
Cooperatives, RentalHomebuying, Homeownership

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Eligible affordable housing activities are development, housing services, crime prevention and safety activities, and model activities. NHHBG funds may only be used for eligible activities that are consistent with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands housing plan.

Restrictions

NHHBG funds may only be used for eligible activities that are consistent with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands housing plan.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
6 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Reginald Hart — Program Director
(202) 402-5934
451 7th Street SW, Rm. 4108, Washington, DC 20410
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-06. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:29:23.