Periodically, CNHA sends out the latest information on resources and other opportunities available to Native Hawaiian community organizations. This complimentary service is another way CNHA advances Native Hawaiians through empowerment and informational initiatives. For more information about our training workshops and events, please visit us at www.hawaiiancouncil.org

 

 

October  14, 2005

 

 

Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement seeks Controller for newly created position

 

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) is seeking to immediately fill the newly created position of Controller.  Over the last couple years, CNHA has grown its programs serving Native Hawaiian communities and expects to continue our rapid growth into the future.  With growth comes the need for sound accounting systems and accurate financial reporting.  Get in on the ground level of some very exciting initiatives and be part of the team that brings these initiatives to the community.

 

CONTROLLER JOB DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Controller position will report directly to the Senior Vice President of CNHA.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Controller position will be responsible for:

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will have as minimum qualifications:

 

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

SALARY & BENEFITS:

 

Please fax or email resume and salary requirement to 808-521-4111 or cnha@hawaiiancouncil.org.

 

 

 

 

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands - NAHASDA Community Policing Survey Request

 

What:  The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), Planning and Development – NAHASDA has requested to ask all SCHHA Hawaiian Homestead community associations and non-SCHHA associations if they are interested in organizing, developing and implementing a community policing team(s) within their homesteads.

 

If interested, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Planning and Development Coordinator, Sandra Asato is willing to contact the City and County Police Departments within your area and to develop an opportunity accessing funds through the NAHASDA Program in carrying forward this excellent proposal.  Associations must assist in organizing, seeking volunteers and identifying areas within their communities which they feel will best benefit from this program.

 

For more information regarding this program or the NAHASDA Grant Funds available through the DHHL, please call Sandra at (808) 587-6487; Monday – Friday; 8am – 4pm; or email at sandy.s.asato@hawaii.gov.

 

 

 

 

September 6, 2005

 

HUD ONAP Announces New Training for NAHASDA Recipients and ONAP Staff

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. Today the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Native American Programs (HUD ONAP) announced a new series of training workshops to help participants better understand the programmatic and functional processes, as well as the applicable laws and regulations, related to developing quality, affordable housing in Alaska and Indian country. The training will be offered in all six ONAP regions (Southern Plains, Northwest, Alaska, Eastern/Woodlands, Southwest, and Northern Plains) starting in the fall this year.

 

The training will cover many different areas of tribal housing development, including the application, opportunities, and challenges of working with the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). Training topics include:

 

 

 

 

The curriculum will include case studies, model approaches, and regional issues. Each workshop will also include several interactive group activities. Trainers will present success stories and lessons learned, highlighting what worked well and what did not work well in representative housing programs.

 

The dates for the workshops are listed below (venues will be announced later).

 

Registration can be done online at: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/codetalk/onap/training.cfm.

 

Procurement

Southern Plains – November 15-17, 2005

Northern Plains – March 7-9, 2006 (Tentative)

Eastern/Woodlands – May 16-18, 2006

Northwest – August 15-17, 2006

Southwest – November 14-16, 2006

Alaska – February 13-15, 2007

 

Construction Contracts

Southwest – January 24-26, 2006

Northern Plains – May 9-11, 2006

Northwest – June 13-15, 2006

Eastern/Woodlands – September 26-28, 2006 (Tentative)

Alaska – October 3-5, 2006

Southern Plains – October 31 – November 2, 2006

 

Mixed-Finance/Low-Income Tax Credits

Northern Plains – February 7, 2006

Southern Plains – April 11-13, 2006

Alaska – April 25-27, 2006

Eastern/Woodlands – July 18-20, 2006

Northwest – October 10-12, 2006

Southwest – February 27 – March 1, 2007

 

These three training topics are part of HUD ONAP’s complete training series. Other workshops ill be offered in such areas as NAHASDA Essentials, Environmental Reviews for HUD Assisted Projects, and NAHASDA Accounting Issues. For a complete listing of training courses, dates, and locations, visit http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/codetalk/onap/training.cfm

 

A limited number of scholarships for attending the workamerican Indian Housing Council (NAIHC). For more information, contact NAIHC’s Field Services Department at:  1-800-284-9165; or visit:  http://naihc.net/LeadershipInstitute/indes.asp?bid=378

 

 

 

 

Marsha Wienert, Guest Speaker at the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon

 

What:  Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce (NHCC), membership luncheon featuring guest speaker Marsha Wienert, Tourism Liaison, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT)

 

Marsha Wienert was appointed to serve as Hawaii's first tourism liaison in July 2003, a cabinet-level position in Hawaii State government. In her role as Tourism Liaison, Wienert works with the Hawaii Tourism Authority, visitor industry, government agencies and the community. Her responsibilities include coordinating and helping to implement the state's long-term tourism strategy.

 

Location:  Pacific Club, 1451 Queen Emma Street, Honolulu HI 96813

Date/Time:

Friday, October 21, 2005

11:30am - Registration
12:00pm - Lunch and Speaker
1:00pm - Pau

Cost:
$15.00 for NHCC Members
$20.00 for NHCC Guests

 

Please make checks payable to:  Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 597, Honolulu, Hawai'i 96809. 

 

For more information or to RSVP:  please contact Kimo Guequierre at (808) 540-4637.

 

 

 

 

Your organization is invited to participate in Giving Aloha!

 

What:  Giving Aloha is a service of `Olelo Community Television, designed to give greater visibility to O`ahu’s non-profit and community service-oriented organizations. This free service offers you an opportunity to produce a thirty-minute studio program that shares your mission, activities, events and services with the community at large.

Choose a topic of discussion, a panel of up to four guests, and a celebrity host or vibrant moderator. `Olelo does the rest - supplies the set, lighting, crew, equipment, and a finished program that is aired on our channels soon after.

For more information:  contact Olelo Community Television at 834-0007 and ask to schedule a Giving Aloha videotaping session. Taping sessions are only twice a month - the next session is 10/21.

 

Space is limited so call now to reserve your spot. Your organization receives one complimentary copy of the program. Copies must be purposefully distributed and not sold for profit.

 

 

 

 

Hawaii Conference on Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

 

When:  October 17, 2005

 

What:  the State of Hawai'i Office of Community Services will be sponsoring the “Hawai’i Conference on Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Conference” on October 17, 2005 at the Neal Blaisdell Center.  This is the first conference of its kind for Hawaii and it’s open to everyone!

A large attendance of people from a broad range of faith-based and community organizations are expected to attend.  This conference is vital to building a strong foundation for organizations to collaborate, network, learn, and most importantly, talk about the challenges they face in providing for the needy, hurt, sick, homeless and disadvantaged individuals.

For more information:  please visit the Hawaii Faith-Based and Community Initiatives website at: http://www.fbcihawaii.com. Or contact Sam Aiona via email at:  sam.aiona@hawaii.gov or Mr. Justin Menolascino, OCS Training and Development Coordinator, at justin.f.menolascino@hawaii.gov , telephone: (808) 586-8675.

 

 

 

 

Job Openings:  Kanu o ka ‘Aina Learning ‘Ohana

 

What:  Kanu o ka ‘Äina Learning ‘Ohana (KALO) is seeking qualified applicants to become part of their dynamic learning ‘ohana. KALO is a nonprofit organization located in Waimea.  It’s mission is to develop and support womb to tomb programs that enhance Hawaiian culture and education.

 

Qualifications:  individuals must be grounded in Hawaiian cultural values and commit to perpetuate Hawaiian language, culture and traditions.  KALO is accepting resumes for the positions in the following programs:

 

·        FT Middle School Language Arts teacher for  Kanu o ka ‘Äina Public Charter School,

·        FT Infant/Toddler teacher for  Mälamapöki’i’, KALO’s early childhood education project,

·        FT Curriculum Planner for KALO’s administrative office and

·        FT Human Resource Specialist for KALO’s administrative office

 

Interested individuals may submit resumes by email to:  olanililly@yahoo.com or Fax: (808) 887-0030 or mail to POB 6511, Kamuela, HI 96743. For more information contact Olani Lilly at (808) 887-1117.

 

KALO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

 

 

The Grant Institute's Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing

What:  Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop held at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa Honolulu, Hawaii 

 

When:  December 5 - 7, 2005 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Workshop Content:  The Grant Institute's Grants 101 Course is an intensive and detailed introduction to the process, structure, and skill of professional proposal writing. This course is characterized by its ability to act as a thorough overview, introduction, and refresher at the same time. In this course, participants will learn the entire proposal writing process and complete the course with a solid understanding of not only the ideal proposal structure, but a holistic understanding of the essential factors, which determine whether or not a program gets funded. Through the completion of interactive exercises and activities, participants will complement expert lectures by putting proven techniques into practice.

 

This course is designed for both the beginner looking for a thorough introduction and the intermediate looking for a refresher course that will strengthen their grant acquisition skills. This class, simply put, is designed to get results by creating professional grant proposal writers.

 

Registration and Cost:  $597.00 tuition includes all materials and certificates.  Each student will receive:

For more information and to register: 

1)      On-Line –Visit:  http://www.thegrantinstitute.com

2)      By Phone - Call toll free (888) 824 – 4424

3)      By E-mail - Send an e-mail with your name, organization, and basic contact information to:  info@thegrantinstitute.com

 

 

 

 

Funding Opportunity: Atherton Family Foundation

 

About the Atherton Family Foundation:  the Atherton Family Foundation supports programs and projects within a broad spectrum of activities which in some way benefit the people of the state of Hawai‘i. This generally means that organizations which are not located in the state of Hawai‘i will not receive funding.

 

Eligibility:  organizations submitting proposals must be tax-exempt, publicly supported and charitable as determined by the Internal Revenue Services. Organizations unable to confirm their 501(c)(3) status are not eligible for Foundation support. Units of government are eligible to apply.

 

Grantmaking fields in order of preference:  education, human services, youth development, arts, culture and humanities, health, community development, environment, religion, and others.

 

How to apply:  requests should be submitted as a written proposal. Proposals will only be considered at the regularly scheduled meetings of the Foundation. The most current procedures and forms are available at:  http://www.athertonfamilyfoundation.org/.

Proposals using a Fiscal Sponsor should contact Foundation staff at 566-5524 or foundations@hcf-hawaii.org for additional requirements.

 

Submittal Deadlines and Meeting Dates: the next submittal deadline is December 1, 2005.  Complete proposals delivered or mailed and postmarked by the deadline date will be reviewed at the next Director's meeting indicated. If the date is on a weekend/holiday, the deadline is the next working day.

 

For more information:  please visit the Atherton Family Foundation website at:  http://www.athertonfamilyfoundation.org/

 

 

 

 

Funding Opportunity: Nickelodeon announces program to support healthy play

Deadline: Rolling, until May 31, 2006

What:  Children's television network Nickelodeon – http://www.nick.com

has announced the launch of the 2005-2006 "Let's Just Play" Giveaway Program, where the network will distribute more than $1 million from September 2005 to June 2006. The "Let's Just Play" Giveaway offers kids around the United States the opportunity to take action and enter for a chance to win $5,000 to improve their school or community program's fitness resources. The initiative is part of the network's three-year pro-social "Let's Just Play" campaign, which encourages healthy and active lifestyles for kids and families.

For ten months, Nickelodeon will award a minimum of 20 winners per month with $5,000 each to help facilitate play in their community. To enter, kids ( 6-15 years of age), partnering with teachers and other community-based leaders, must tell Nickelodeon what they need for their public or private school (grades K-9) or community-based after- school organization to help them play better and why, and give three reasons why play is important. Once the entry form is completed and mailed to Nickelodeon, the winners will be randomly selected and announced via Nickelodeon Online at the top of each month, beginning in September.

For more information on the "Let's Just Play" program and details on submitting program entries, visit the Nickelodeon Web site: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/5000082/nick

 

 

 

Funding Opportunity: Department of Health & Human Services Administration for Children and Families - Assets for Independence Demonstration Program

 

What:  The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services (OCS) will accept applications for financial assistance to establish and administer Assets for Independence (AFI) Projects. These projects assist low-income people in becoming economically self- sufficient. They do so by teaching project participants about economic and consumer issues and enabling them to establish matched savings accounts called Individual Development Accounts (IDA) in order to save for a first home, a business or higher education. Grantees must participate in an on-going national evaluation of the impact of AFI Projects and IDAs.

 

Deadlines:  This is a standing announcement. It is effective until canceled or changed by the Office of Community Services. Applicants may submit applications at any time throughout the year. OCS will review and make funding decisions about applications submitted by any of three due dates: March 15, June 15 and November 1. (If a date falls on a weekend, the due date will be the following Monday.) For example, starting in mid-March annually, OCS will review all applications submitted November 2 through March 15. Starting in early June, OCS will review all applications submitted March 16 through June 15. And, starting in early November, OCS will review all applications submitted June 16 through November 1. Unsuccessful applicants may submit a new application in any succeeding application period.

 

The OCS Asset Building Web site (at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/assetbuilding ) includes information about the AFI Program. The Web site presents a wealth of ideas and suggestions for developing and managing an AFI Project. In particular, it includes downloadable text of the AFI Act and a synopsis of grantee responsibilities imposed by the Act. It also features a downloadable guidebook,

 

For more information and a complete announcement, please visit:  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2005-ACF-OCS-EI-0053.html

 

 

 

 

 

What’s New with the HOAP Call Center?

 

American Savings Bank: Ho’olako Pono Loan Program

 

After many years of limited financing options for native Hawaiians on Hawaiian Home Lands, American Savings Bank in collaboration with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is pleased to offer a loan program that offers construction loans and mortgages to DHHL lessees.

 

With the meaning of “to nourish” and to “make right”, the Ho’olako Pono Loan Program offers expanded financing options to DHHL lessees through conventional loans of up to $539,475 with 100% financing available.  The one-time close construction loan includes one application, one qualification process, one interest rate, and one closing. Interest rates are fixed and principal and interest payments will not change for the life of the loan. Private mortgage insurance will be provided by Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation.

 

The loan can be used to purchase a home, finance construction of a new home, or refinance rate and term only – no cash out for an existing home mortgage. Roads and utilities must be accessible to the vacant lot before construction can begin.  However, if it is typical for the area to have water catchments and/or generators, then these are acceptable.

 

Eight hours of home ownership counseling is required as a condition of receiving this loan.  For more information on the Ho‘olako Pono Loan Program, call American Savings Bank toll-free at 1.800.272.2566 or contact one of the loan officers listing below in your community.

 

Oahu

 

Kauai

 

Maui

 

Kona

 

Hilo

 

HOAP Orientation Sessions and Homebuyer Education Courses – Sign Up now!

 

HOAP & HHCA Orientation Sessions

 

The Orientation Sessions are intended to provide participants with an introduction to HOAP and the homeownership process. These sessions will include an overview of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act which guides the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ mission and policies, inform participants about the homestead application process, provide updates on DHHL’s development schedule statewide, include an overview of the homebuyer education and case management services that are available, and introduce them to local Providers in the State.

 

To date, 12 sessions have been held attracting over 950 Native Hawaiians throughout the state of Hawaii, with amazingly positive results.  CNHA continues to receive high scores in the 90 percentile when participants are asked to rate the helpfulness of the materials, the effectiveness of the facilitator and the content of the materials.  Attend a session in your community to learn how you can achieve your dream of homeownership!

 

Schedule of Sessions:

 

 

All Orientation Sessions are scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Please continue to check the website for updated information, and contact the HOAP Call Center with any questions.

 

To register for an Orientation Session, visit http://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/HOAP.htm.

 

HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSES

The Homebuyer Education Courses are intended to provide individuals and families with homebuyer and financial literacy courses to build skills and help prepare for homeownership and loan prequalification.  Multiple local Providers deliver course sessions that include the following topics: 1) Understanding Credit & Obtaining a Mortgage Loan, 2) Personal Financial Management (budgeting, savings, etc), and 3) Credit Ratings, Credit Repair, Debt Reduction and Debt Restructuring.  Typically, a complete session entails a total of 10 hours delivered in 2-9 hour sessions over 1-4 days.  Participants are able to attend components of a complete series on a variety of dates throughout the year. 

 

Hawaii Community Lending (HCL) is a mortgage lender specializing in Hawaiian home land properties.  HCL conducts Homebuyer Education Workshops throughout the state on money management, accessing credit, home maintenance and other topics.   HCL also provides direct assistance in applying and qualifying for home loans, as well as financial assessments for DHHL and non-DHHL properties.  A schedule of HCL sessions in your community are as follows:

 

Oahu:

·        October 15th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Kapolei High School Cafeteria –91-5007 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei

·        November 5th, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Kapolei High School Cafeteria –91-5007 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei

 

Kauai:

·        October 22nd, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Kauai War Memorial Convention Center – 4191 Hardy Street, Lihue

 

To receive loan pre-qualification, specialized services or to register to attend a Homebuyer Education Session from Hawaii Community Lending please contact Michelle Kauhane at 808.587.7886 or toll-free at 1.866.400.1116.

 

Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA) is a nonprofit organization that increases the capacity of low-income communities and individuals in Hawaii to achieve economic self-sufficiency, with particular focus on Native Hawaiians.  HCA provides homebuyer education services statewide. 

 

Maui:

Nahienaena Elementary School, 816 Niheu Street, Lahaina

·        October 21st, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30p.m. on Money Management & Budgeting, Understanding Credit & Your Credit Report

·        October 22nd, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00p.m. on Accessing Credit, Mortgage Lending Terms & Definitions

 

QLCC Children Center, 1791 Wili Pa Loop Wailuku, Maui

·        November 4th, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30p.m. on Money Management & Budgeting, Understanding Credit & Your Credit Report

·        November 5th, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30p.m. on Accessing Credit, Mortgage Lending Terms & Definitions

 

Pukalani Elementary School, 2945 Iolani St., Pukalani

·        November 18th, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30p.m. on Money Management & Budgeting, Understanding Credit & Your Credit Report

·        November 19th, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00p.m. on Accessing Credit, Mortgage Lending Terms & Definitions

 

Hawaii

Kahakai Elementary School, 76-147 Royal Poinciana Dr., Kailua- Kona

·        October 26th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Money Management & Budgeting, Understanding Credit & Your Credit Report

·        October 27th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Accessing Credit, Mortgage Lending Terms & Definitions

·        October 28th, 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on Financial Crisis, Charts & Forms

 

To receive specialized services or to register for a Homebuyer Education Session from Hawaiian Community Assets visit http://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/hca_workshops.htm or contact them directly by phone at 808.760.5100 or via e-mail at kahuawaiwai@hawaii.rr.com.

 

Hawaii HomeOwnership Center (HHOC) provides education, information, and support to create successful first-time homeowners. By addressing barriers and increasing rates of homeownership, HHOC aims to build stronger families and communities on Oahu and Kauai. A schedule of their orientation sessions in your community is as follows:

 

Oahu

October 15th, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

October 20th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

October 27th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 

Kauai

October 14th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

November 4th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 

To register for an Orientation Session from Hawaii HomeOwnership Center, contact them directly by phone at 808.523.9500 or via e-mail at info@hihomeownership.org.

 

Contact the HOAP Call Center today for more information and assistance:  Direct Tel:  791.3403; Direct Fax:  791.3405; Toll-Free Tel:  866.897.4384; Toll-Free Fax:  866.897.4385; E-mail:  info@dhhlhoap.org;   Website:  www.dhhlhoap.org

 

 

 

 

Other Federal Funding Opportunities

 

Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

Health Resources and Services Administration HRSA Grants Application Center Maternal and Child Health Pipeline Training Program Grant http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/HHS/HRSA/GAC/HRSA-06-077/listing.html

 

Health Resources and Services Administration HRSA Grants Application Center Healthy Behaviors in Women Grant http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/HHS/HRSA/GAC/HRSA-06-063/listing.html

 

 

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

 

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Office of Extramural Programs Children, Youth, and Families at Risk Sustainable Community Projects Grant http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/USDA/CSREES/OEP/USDA-GRANTS-093005-001/listing.html

 

 

Department of Education (ED)

 

Headquarters and Regional Offices

Discretionary Grant and Mandatory Grant Competitions Striving Readers

http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/ED/HRO/DCMGC/ED-GRANTS-081505-001/listing.html

 

 

Department of Interior (DOI)

 

National Park Service

Heritage Preservation Services

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Grants Grant http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/DOI/2255/2255/DOI-GRANTS-100405-001/listing.html

 

 

 

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Home Ownership Assistance Program (HOAP)

http://dhhlhoap.org

 

Full Service Document Digitization

http://hhtech.net

 

Supporting 2,000 Years of Good Ideas!

http://hawaiianwayfund.org

 

Annual Native Hawaiian Conference

http://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/Conference

 

 

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33 South King Street, Suite 513

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

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