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  29, 2005

 

 

Hawaii Community Services Council Presents:  “Critical Issues for Nonprofits:  The Legal & Financial Environment”

 

Date & Time: November 18, 2005; 8:00 am to 12:30 pm; registration at 7:30 am

 

This half-day workshop will:

 

You will learn about:

 

Location: YMCA – Metropolitan Office, 1441 Pali Hwy., Atherton Board Room

 

What’s Included: Material and light morning refreshments; lunch is not included.

 

Cost: $65 for HCSC/HANO members and United Way agencies; $110 for nonmembers

 

Registration Deadline: November 10, 2005

 

For more information and to register: please call - (808) 529-0455; Fax: (808) 529-0477.

 

 

 

 

4th Annual Community Health and Empowerment Conference

 

Dates/Location:  November 9-11, 2005, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

 

Cost:  $25

 

What:  Join the Bay Clinic, Inc. in celebrating our voyaging heritage and the origin of the Hawaiian islands.  Take a journey with them and learn:

 

Who should attend:  Community Health Center Governing Board Members, Executive Directors, Primary Care Associations, & Community Members interested in beginning a Community Health Center.

 

About the Bay Clinic, Inc.:

 

For more information and to register:  visit - http://thevoyage.bayclinic.org/, or send an email to:  thevoyage@bayclinic.org

 

 

 

 

Check out the National Cancer Institute’s Website! 

 

New Information on the site:

 

Some of the items currently under development include adding a more prominent cue for how/where to post a comment, creation of a help page- providing answers to frequently asked questions related to site use, making the ncilistens email address more prominent- in hopes of making it easier for users to get help with the site.

 

For more information:  contact Devon McGoldrick, at: 301.402.5575, or via email:  mcgoldrd@mail.nih.gov

 

 

 

 

Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve Advisory Council Seeking Applications

 

The NWHI CRER is seeking five individuals to serve on its 25-member Reserve Advisory Council (RAC).  The RAC functions in an advisory capacity by keeping the Reserve Coordinator informed about issues of concern throughout the Reserve, offering recommendations on specific issues, and aiding in achieving the goals of the National Marine Sanctuary Program.  The following five seats are currently up for selection:

 

(1) Conservation        (1) Ocean-Related Tourism

(1) Research               (1) Commercial Fishing
(1) Native Hawaiian

 

Members serve without pay but will be provided airfare and lodging to attend meetings.  The RAC meets on average 4 to 5 times per year. Terms run for three years and applicants must be Hawaii residents. 

 

Deadline for application submittal is October 31, 2005.

 

For more information and to download an application visit their website at http://hawaiireef.noaa.gov or contact the Honolulu Reserve Office at 397-2660.

 

 

 

 

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 Availability: Western Pacific Demonstration Projects

 

What:  NMFS is soliciting applications for financial assistance for Western Pacific Demonstration Projects.  Eligible applicants are encouraged to submit projects intended to foster and promote use of traditional indigenous fishing practices and/or develop or enhance Western Pacific community-based fishing opportunities benefiting the island communities in American Samoa, Guam, Hawaii, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

 

Projects may also request support for research and the acquisition of materials and equipment necessary to carry out such project proposals.

 

For more information and the full funding announcement, please visit the link below: 

 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Grants Management Division FY06 Western Pacific Demonstration Projects FY 06 Omnibus Federal Register Notice

http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/DOC/NOAA/GMC/NMFS-PIRO-2006-2000382/listing.html

 

 

 

 

 

What’s New with the HOAP Call Center?

 

SELF-HELP HOUSING CORPORATION OF HAWAII PRESENTS A FINANCIAL REPAIR AND HOME BUDGETING CLASS

 

Self-Help Housing Corporation of Hawaii (SHHCH) provides direct assistance in enabling individuals to participate in the labor portion of building their own homes to reduce the overall cost. SHHCH is sponsoring a two part financial repair and home budgeting course to help prepare individuals to become financially ready. . This two part - two day course will cover the following topics:

 

·        Establish a Household budget / Reduce outstanding debts

·        Read your Credit report / Clean up your credit History

·        Learn what interest rates are available for you.

·        Obtain a City Grant or no interest loan / Prepare for Home Ownership!

 

The course will be held at the Makalapa Community Center in Aiea, Oahu on:

 

·        November 19th / 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

·        December 3rd / 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

 

To register to attend the financial repair & home budgeting course and for more information, contact Andrade Silva with Self-Help Housing Corporation of Hawaii via phone at 808.842.7111.

 

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 convention 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 nearest you: 

 

Oahu

Mark Kimoto; 808-593-4890; mkimoto@asbhawaii.com

Paul Uyeda; 808-593-4871;  puyeda@asbhawaii.com

 

Kauai

Vianne Tabata; 808-632-5026; vtabata@asbhawaii.com

Florence Teshima; 808-632-5031; fteshima@asbhawaii.com

 

Maui

Barbara Franco; 808-872-4940; bfranco@asbhawaii.com

Wanda Hee; 808-593-4893; whee@asbhawaii.com

Autumn Taylor; 808-872-4956;  ataylor@asbhawaii.com

 

Kona

Wayne Carter; 808-933-8222; wcarter@asbhawaii.com

Mila Orlando; 808-933-8220; morlando@asbhawaii.com

 

Hilo

Rosemarie Sakane;  808-933-7537; rsakane@asbhawaii.com

Dennis Santiago;  808-933-7536; dsantiago@asbhawaii.com

Betty Yada;  808-933-7533; byada@asbhawaii.com

 

Toll-free 1-800-272-2566

 

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:

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

 

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 or via e-mail at mkauhane@hclending.com.

 

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:

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

 

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 toll-free at 866.760.5105 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

November 1st / 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
November 9th / 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
November 17th / 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
November 29th / 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Kauai

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 National Project Management of the HRSA Health Disparities Collaborative Grant http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/HHS/HRSA/GAC/HRSA-06-060/listing.html

 

Health Resources and Services Administration HRSA Grants Application Center Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Grant http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/HHS/HRSA/GAC/HRSA-06-023/listing.html

 

 

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)

Washington, DC 2006 Learn and Serve America Community-Based Grant Program

Modification1 http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/CNCS/OGM/OGM/CNCS-GRANTS-102405-002/listing.html

 

 

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Office of Extramural Programs Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grants Program Grant http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/USDA/CSREES/OEP/USDA-GRANTS-101105-001/listing.html

 

 

Department of Education (ED)

Headquarters and Regional Offices

Discretionary Grant and Mandatory Grant Competitions Language Resource Centers Grant http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/ED/HRO/DCMGC/ED-GRANTS-101705-001/listing.html

 

 

Department of Commerce (DOC)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Grants Management Division  FY06 Western Pacific Demonstration Projects FY 06 Omnibus Federal Register Notice http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/DOC/NOAA/GMC/NMFS-PIRO-2006-2000382/listing.html

 

 

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Please visit the CNHA family of organizations

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Pacific Region T/TA Provider for the ANA Grants Program

http://anapacific.org

 

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

 

 

Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

33 South King Street, Suite 513

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Phone: 808.521.5011 Fax: 808.521.4111

 

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