Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act Program
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Native Hawaiian health care organizations. Qualified entities must be Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems (NHHCS) recognized and certified by Papa Ola Lokahi as able to provide comprehensive health promotion, disease prevention, and primary health services. One separate award also supports Papa Ola Lokahi itself for administrative coordination. Programs must demonstrate capacity to serve Native Hawaiian communities across Hawaii.
Geographic scope is limited to Hawaii where the Native Hawaiian population resides. Applicants must show ability to tailor health services to meet community needs and improve health outcomes for Native Hawaiians. This is a limited competition program with only six total awards available.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Key dates
- Sep 1, 2026 Applications open
- Apr 12, 2027 Application deadline in 219 days
- Aug 1, 2027 Award announced
- Aug 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act (NHHCIA) program. The purpose of these Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act (NHHCIA) awards is to provide Native Hawaiian health care programs with resources to raise the health status of Native Hawaiians to the highest possible health level. This NOFO supports funding the following:
- One award to Papa Ola Lokahi (POL) for administrative purposes as authorized under sections 6(a)(2) and 7 of the NHHCIA (42 U.S.C. sections 11705(a)(2) and 11706)
- Five awards for qualified entities as authorized under sections 6(a)(1),6(b)-(g) and 8(a)-(g) of the NHHCIA (42 U.S.C. sections 11705(a)(1), 11705(b)-(g) and 11707(a)-(g)). Per statute, a qualified entity is a Native Hawaiian Health Care System (NHHCS) that has been recognized and certified by POL as qualified to provide comprehensive health promotion, disease prevention, and primary health services that are tailored to fit the needs of the communities they serve.
This is a limited competition program announcement. This NOFO provides instructions to be used by applicants in preparing applications for funding for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal application form)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Evidence of Papa Ola Lokahi NHHCS certification
- Organizational documentation (bylaws, 501(c)(3) status if applicable)
- Letters of support from community partners
Program contact
- 👤 Health Resources and Services Administration
- 📧 bphcfunding@hrsa.gov
- 📞 301-594-4300
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 93.932 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.932). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $25,000,000 | |
| 2025 | $25,000,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $25,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Only Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems (NHHCS) certified by Papa Ola Lokahi can apply. Papa Ola Lokahi itself may apply for one administrative coordination award.
What is the funding range for awards?
Grants range from approximately $2.5 million to $10 million per award over the five-year project period.
How many awards will be made?
Five awards go to qualified NHHCS entities, plus one separate award to Papa Ola Lokahi for administrative purposes. Total of six awards from $27 million pool.
What activities are supported?
Health promotion, disease prevention, and primary health services tailored to Native Hawaiian community needs. Programs must raise health status of Native Hawaiians.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is April 12, 2027, for this limited competition announcement covering fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Verify your organization is certified by Papa Ola Lokahi as a qualified NHHCS before starting the application. Certification is mandatory for eligibility.
- Emphasize your track record serving Native Hawaiian communities and culturally-tailored health service delivery in your proposal narrative.
- Align your proposed activities with the NHHCIA statute requirements: health promotion, disease prevention, and primary health services specifically.
- Prepare detailed sustainability and cost-sharing plan showing how you'll maintain programs after federal funding ends.
- Connect your organizational capacity, leadership, and community relationships to your ability to achieve health status improvements for Native Hawaiians.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without Papa Ola Lokahi certification as a qualified NHHCS. Proposing services that don't address health promotion, disease prevention, or primary care. Failing to demonstrate cost-sharing commitment or sustainability beyond the five-year award period.
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