ForecastedFederal grantHRSA-27-013

Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act Program

Health Resources and Services AdministrationCloses Apr 12, 2027(181 days left)$2,530,712 – $10,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a limited-competition federal program for Native Hawaiian health care in Hawaii only. One award goes to Papa Ola Lokahi for administration, and five awards go to Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems certified by Papa Ola Lokahi. Everyone else, including any for-profit or small business, should not apply.

Best for
Papa Ola Lokahi (the one eligible administrative applicant), Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems certified by Papa Ola Lokahi, Nonprofit health care programs serving Native Hawaiians in Hawaii
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses of any kind, Organizations outside Hawaii, Native Hawaiian health care systems not certified by Papa Ola Lokahi
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (stem)
38
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitDeadline is more than 60 days away
38
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
35
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
32
Worth Exploring
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Health services, Administrative costs, Primary care, Disease prevention, Health promotion
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
$2,530,712 – $10,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
April 12, 2027. The notice was posted September 1, 2026 and covers fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $2,530,712 to $10,000,000, with about 6 awards expected from a total program funding of $27,000,000. Cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
This is a limited competition program. Only Papa Ola Lokahi may apply for the administrative award, and only Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems certified by Papa Ola Lokahi may apply for the five services awards. For-profit businesses and small businesses cannot apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. A for-profit business may not apply, and a small business may not apply, so a sole proprietor or single-member LLC is not eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are among the applicant types that may apply, but only if they are Papa Ola Lokahi or a Native Hawaiian Health Care System certified by Papa Ola Lokahi.

Summary

Limited competition HRSA program under the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act. Only Papa Ola Lokahi may apply for the administrative award; only Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems certified by Papa Ola Lokahi may apply for the five services awards. Funds support health promotion, disease prevention, and primary care services for Native Hawaiians in Hawaii.

About this grant

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

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Per sections 6(a) and 7(a) of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act, this is a limited competition program notice. To be eligible for administrative funding under this program, you must be Papa Ola Lokahi (POL). To be eligible for services funding under this program, you must be 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 within specific regions (island communities) of the state.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Native hawaiian
  • Community health

Set-asides

  • Native hawaiian

Program contact

Health Resources and Services Administrationbphcfunding@hrsa.gov301-594-4300

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