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

 

CNHA is a national association of Native Hawaiian organizations. Operating an active Public Policy Center, Grants Training Institute, Community Development Consulting Services, and the Hawaiian Way Fund, we unify our members around solutions that embrace the strength of Native culture and knowledge in meeting community challenges. CNHA coordinates the Annual Native Hawaiian Convention in Honolulu every year to bring practitioners, community and policy makers together around issues important to Hawaiians.

 

 

October 29, 2006

 

 

Join CNHA for Administration for Native Americans Grant Pre-Application Workshops!

 

The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) provides competitive financial assistance, training and technical assistance (T/TA) to eligible organizations that deliver community-based programs and projects that address community needs and goals. 

 

The Pacific Region which includes the state of Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, are eligible for three grant programs:

 

·        Social and Economic Development Strategies

·        Native Language Preservation and Maintenance

·        Improving the Well-Being of Children/Native American Healthy Marriage Initiative

 

CNHA can assist prospective ANA applicants with free T/TA in conceptualizing projects and translating those strategies into a viable application for ANA funds. Attend one of the following workshops in your community to receive information about ANA’s grant programs and how to develop an ANA grant proposal: 

 

 

In order to be eligible to apply for funding from ANA, an organization in the Pacific Region must have a governing board where a majority of its members are Native and be one of the following types of entities:

 

 

Space is limited!  Register today by downloading a registration form from our website, complete our online form or CNHA at 808.521.5011 or toll-free at 800.709.2642.  For more information, give us a call, drop us an e-mail or visit our website at www.anapacific.org.

 

CNHA is a national, member-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting community development in Native communities.  For more information, please contact our offices or visit our website at www.hawaiiancouncil.org.

 

Provided with support from: 

 

           

 

 

 

 

Raise Funds through PGA Tour Ticket Sales

 

The Friends of Hawaii Charities invites all not-for-profit organizations to raise funds by selling pre-sale tickets to the Sony Open in Hawaii PGA Tour golf tournament.  Each participating organization will receive 50% of their total tournament pre-sale tickets.  The Sony Open is scheduled for January 8th – 14th, 2007 at the Waialae Country Club.

 

For more information about the Sony Open in Hawaii 2007 Charity Pre-sell Ticket Program, visit the website at www.friendsofhawaii.org or call 808.792.9339.

 

 

 

 

GOT HULA?

 

Halau Hula O Kauiokamakakeahiopuna is accepting NEW STUDENTS

 

To register, e-mail kumuhulakinau@yahoo.com or call (808) 271.1930...leave a detailed message

 

Orientation - Saturday, November 11, 2006

 

 

 

 

Unlocking the Door: The Key to Ending Homelessness

 

The Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Honolulu Field Office and Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) is sponsoring the Hawaii Statewide Homeless Forum on November 15, 2006 at The Waikiki Beach Marriot Resort and Spa.  The forum is a collaboration between statewide programs

 

This statewide Hawaii forum is a collaboration of the State of Hawaii Homeless Programs, Oahu Partners in Care, Maui Homeless Alliance, Kauai Continuum of Care and Community Alliance Partners of Hawaii Island.  The forum will include morning and afternoon sessions on topics such as alternative housing resources, preventing homelessness, an energizer for homeless providers and more..

 

For more information, online visit their website at www.rcac.org under the RCAC Training or contact Bruce Newman, RCAC, at 541.332.0703 or email BNewman@rcac.org.

 

 

 

 

Administration for Native Americans (ANA) FY 07 Grants Forecast

 

ANA anticipates the availability of FY 07 financial assistance for eligible applicants for the following Program Areas and Special Initiative. Closing deadlines are subject to change so please check the ANA website for updates. For additional information on program areas view the “Grant Programs” section on the ANA website or contact ANA regional Training and Technical Assistance providers. Program announcements will be posted in January 2007 on http://www.grants.gov and on http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/index.html .

 

Native Language Preservation and Maintenance – CFDA # 93.587

Available financial assistance for Tribes, Alaska Native Village governments and Native non-profit organizations in assuring the survival and continuing vitality of Native languages.

Category I: Language Assessment

·           Project Period:     12 months only

·           Thresholds:           $25,000 to $100,000 per budget period

·           Closing Deadline:  March 12, 2007 (anticipated)

 

Category II: Project Planning (NEW- proposed)

·           Project Period:     12 months to 24 months

·           Thresholds:           $25,000 175,000 per 12-month budget period

·           Closing Deadline: March 12, 2007 (anticipated)

 

Category III: Project Implementation (NEW)

·           Project Period:     12 months to 36 months

·           Thresholds:           $25,000 to $200,000 per 12-month budget period

·           Closing Deadline:  March 12, 2007 (anticipated)

 

Environmental Regulatory Enhancement – CFDA # 93.632

Available financial assistance for Tribes in planning, developing, and implementing projects that are designed to improve their capacity to regulate environmental activities.

·           Project Period:     12 months to 36 months

·           Thresholds:           $50,000 to $250,000 per 12-month budget period

·           Closing Deadline:  March 12, 2007 (anticipated)

 

Environmental Mitigation – CFDA # 93.583

Available financial assistance for Tribes to mitigate environmental impacts on Indian lands due to Department of Defense (DOD) activities on Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS).

·           Project Period:     12 months only

·           Thresholds:           $50,000 to $125,000

·           Closing Deadline:  March 12, 2006 (anticipated)

 

Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) – CFDA # 93.612

Available financial assistance for projects assisting Tribes, Alaska Native Village governments and Native non-profit organizations for social and economic development and governance activities that foster self-sufficiency in Native communities.

·           Project Period:     12 months to 36 months

·           Thresholds:           $25,000 to $500,000

·           Closing Deadline:  March 26, 2007 (anticipated)

 

Social and Economic Development Strategies – Alaska (SEDS-Alaska) – CFDA # 93.612

Available financial assistance set-aside for Alaska Native Village governments and Alaska Native non-profit organizations for social and economic development and governance activities that foster self-sufficiency in Native communities. (Note: applicants can apply for SEDS or SEDS-Alaska but not both).

·           Project Period: 12 to 36 months

·           Thresholds:           - Individual Village projects range from $25,000 to $125,000 per 12-month budget period

- Regional non-profit and Village Consortia range from $25,000 to $175,000 per 12-month budget period

·           Closing Deadline: March 26, 2007 (anticipated)

 

Improving the Well-Being of Children / Healthy Marriage Initiative – CFDA # 93.612 (Special Initiative)

Available financial assistance for Tribes, Alaska Native Village governments and Native non-profit organizations to improve child well-being by removing barriers associated with forming and retaining healthy families and marriages in Native communities.

·           Project Period:     60 months only

·           Thresholds:           $50,000 to $200,000 per 12-month budget period

·           Closing Deadline: March 26, 2007 (anticipated)

 

Non-competing Continuation Grantee Applications – all program areas

Available financial assistance for multi-year grantees that are progressing satisfactorily and submit timely programmatic and financial reports.

·           Closing Deadline: April 2, 2007

 

 

 

 

The National American Indian Housing Council sponsors the 8th Annual Legal Symposium

 

Date & Location:  December 6-7, 2006, Las Vegas, Nevada

 

What:  Issues arising in the areas of law and regulation often play as large a part in Indian housing programs as funding. NAIHC's annual Legal Symposium seeks to bring the Indian housing community together for discussion and information sharing on these important issues as we work together to improve housing for Native communities. Be a part of that process. Training and panel discussion sessions are available at the Legal Symposium as well.

 

Events: 

 

Scholarships:  A limited number of Scholarships are available to cover travel expenses.  To apply for a scholarship online, click on link below:

 

NAIHC Online Scholarship Application

 

Deadline:  The deadline for submission of applications is November 6, 2006.

 

For more information, contact Angel Washington at 800-284-9165.

 

NOTE:  In order to be considered for a scholarship, your application must be received by NAIHC no later than thirty (30) days prior to the start date of the conference.

 

For more information:  contact NAIHC:  50 F Street, N.W., Suite 3300 – Washington, D.C. 20001; Phone 202-789-1754 or 800-284-9165; Fax 202-789-1758; www.naihc.net

 

 

 

 

Conference on Business Opportunities in the Islands – Sponsored by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs

 

What: The Department of the Interior's third Conference on Business Opportunities in the Islands, November 13-14, 2006, in Hawaii.  The Conference will be held at the Waikiki Marriott Resort.

 

Agenda:  The conference agenda features the following dynamic speakers –

 

At the conference you will have an opportunity to:

 

The afternoon on the second day is set aside for one-on-one meetings that the Office of Insular Affairs (DOI) will help you prearrange with other conference participants including representatives of government agencies and nonprofit organizations. 

 

Registration fee and hotel room rates:  There will be a fee of $185 to attend the conference this year.  A special conference rate has been negotiated with the hotel, but reserve your room soon, because after rooms run out, the rate of $149 plus tax is not guaranteed.

 

To register and for more information:  Please visit the web site for more information and take a moment to register today.  The registration system is on-line, at http://www.islandbusinessopportunities.com.

 

 

 

 

Arizona Fathers & Families Coalition Southwestern Regional Fatherhood & Families Institute

 

Building Bridges in Our Communities and Families

November 15, 2006 in Tucson, Arizona

 

What:  AZFFC is announcing a fall Southwestern Regional Fatherhood & Families Institute in Tucson, Arizona 15 November 2006 the theme for this year is Building Bridges in Our Communities and Families.

 

This important part two of a series of AZFFC training will focus on the issues and challenges working with today's Latino families and fathers. Moreover, how the trends and consequences of relationships between fathers & mothers impact child development/well-being. This training will apply to various groups within the diverse Latino Community to transcend information applicable to Latinos in the Southwest and other regions of our nation. To be better prepared to serve this growing population, which is one of the youngest populations in America there will be a special session working with Teen Fathers emphasizing on Latinos and non-Latino young fathers. 

 

Date/Location:  November 15, 2006; United Way complex at 330 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson, Arizona

 

Time:  8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

 

COST -

 

Registration Fees after 31 October are as follows:

 

NOTE:  Registration is limited to the first 75.

 

For more information, please contact:  info@azffc.org, jrodriguez@azffc.org or 800-603-9309.

 

To register:  Contact AZFFC for emailed or faxed registration form(s)

602-495-8845 OR mailto:teresamc@azffc.org

 

 

 

 

Indigenous Voices in Social Work:  Not Lost in Translation

 

Date/Location:  June 4-7, 2007 Makaha Resort, Oahu Hawaii

 

Conference Details:  Join indigenous practitioners, activists, community workers and educators to discuss social work issues central to the health and well being of native peoples.

 

Topics include:

 

The conference will be held at the Makaha Resort. The Makaha Resort is nestled in the beautiful Makaha Valley where a tranquil tropical estate awaits you. Spanning the rugged cliffs of the Waianae mountains and Oahu's pristine shores, it is a “one of a kind” setting for a “one of a kind” conference.

 

Registration Details:

 

 

Before 4/15/2007

After 4/15/2007

FULL CONFERENCE
June 4-7, 2007
Includes: Conference sessions and meals.

$475.00 USD

$500.00 USD

ONE-DAY REGISTRATION
Includes: Conference session and meals for the day.

$150.00 USD

$150.00 USD

Aloha Welcome Dinner Option
for Guests
Monday, June 4, 2007

$50.00 USD

$50.00 USD

Aloha Farewell Luncheon Option
for Guests
Thursday, June 7, 2007

$30.00 USD

$30.00 USD

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:  http://www.vrchawaii.org/IVSW/

 

 

 

 

Community-Based Economic Development (CBED) grant program

 

What:  The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is accepting applications for its Community-Based Economic Development (CBED) grant program, which was allocated a minimum of $350,000 to fund projects for Fiscal Year 2007.  Funding is for community-based organizations to plan, develop, and implement sustainable economic projects that will serve the needs of the Hawaiian community.   Projects for grant funding need to achieve measurable outcomes in terms of generating employment, increasing income, improving economic literacy, and creating economic opportunities for Hawaiians in any given geographic, cultural or economic-based community.

 

Proposals will be accepted until Oct. 31 or while funds are available. Funding awards are available up to $50,000 per organization for a term of not more than a year. For multi-year projects, applicants must submit a new proposal for each year.

 

CBED Frequently Asked Questions

 

Who is eligible for a CBED grant?

 

1. A nonprofit organization with a 501 c(3) status incorporated in Hawai’i or a government agency;

 

2. A membership-based organization that includes the community’s members in decision-making and project development and demonstrates outreach and organizing activities;

 

3. Submit a proposal for a project or program that has economic impact on the given local Hawaiian community, which is compatible with the community’s vision for economic development and quality of life; 

 

4. Secure at least one other source of funding and provide matching funds, including in-kind donations, of at least 25 percent of total funds requested from OHA. 

 

How much funding per organization?  Grant award is up to $50,000 per organization. 

 

How long is the award period?  Generally for a period of not more than one year.  For multi-year project, the applicant needs to submit a new proposal for each subsequent year.

 

When is the grant application submission deadline?  Proposals will be accepted until Oct. 31 or while funds are available.

 

Downloads:

CBED grant application form (.pdf)

CBED grant application form (.doc)

 

For more information:  CBED grant application form may be requested via e-mail from artm@oha.org or call tel. 594-1829.

 

From the Neighbor Islands, call toll free for application form:

 

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED OR MAILED TO:

OHA-CBED Program

Clarita B. Barretto

Economic Development Division

711 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 500

Honolulu, Hawaii  96813

 

 

 

 

Funding Opportunity: Native American CDFI Assistance Program

 

Deadlines:  January 30, 2007

 

Purpose:  This fund provides Financial Assistance (FA) awards to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that have at least 50 percent of their activities directed toward serving Native American, Alaska Native and/or Native Hawaiian communities (Native CDFIs) in order to build their capacity to better address the community development and capital access needs of their Target Market(s) and to expand into new Investment Areas, Low-Income Targeted Populations, or Other Targeted Populations. American, Alaska Native and/or Native Hawaiian communities.

 

Through the NACA Program, the Fund provides Technical Assistance (TA) grants to entities that propose to become Native CDFIs, and to Native organizations, Tribes and Tribal organizations (Sponsoring Entities) that propose to create Native CDFIs, in order to build their capacity to better address the community development and capital access needs of their Target Market(s), to expand into new Investment Areas, Low-Income Targeted Populations, or Other Targeted Populations, or to create Native CDFIs.

 

An NACA Program Applicant may submit an application for: (i) An FA award; (ii) an FA award and a TA grant; or (iii) a TA grant.

 

Amount of funding FY 2007 Funding Round: $3.5 million.

 

Application process:  The Fund has posted to its Web site, at http://www.cdfifund.gov , instructions for accessing and submitting an application through Grants.gov. Applicants are encouraged to start the registration process now at http://www.Grants.gov, as the process may take several weeks to fully complete. See the following link for information on getting started on Grants.gov: http://grants.gov/assets/GrantsgovCoBrandBrochure8X11.pdf

 

For more information and a complete Federal Register Announcement, visit:  http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-23748.htm

 

A. Information Technology Support:  Technical support can be obtained by calling (202) 622-2455 or by e-mail at ithelpdesk@cdfi.treas.gov. People who have visual or mobility impairments that prevent them from creating an Investment Area map using the Fund's Web site should call (202) 622-2455 for assistance.

 

These are not toll free numbers.

 

B. Programmatic Support:  If you have any questions about the programmatic requirements of this NOFA, contact the Fund's Program office by e-mail at cdfihelp@cdfi.treas.gov, by telephone at (202) 622-6355, by facsimile at (202) 622-7754, or by mail at CDFI Fund, 601 13th Street, NW. Suite 200 South, Washington, DC 20005.

 

These are not toll-free numbers.

 

 

 

 

 

What’s New with the HOAP Call Center?

 

To date, over 5,500 contacts were made to the HOAP Call Center by phone, e-mail or in- person and over 1,200 referrals were made to HOAP Providers.  Both Hawaiian Community Assets and Hawaii HomeOwnership Center delivered 76 homebuyer education courses reaching over 1,600 attendees.  Providers also completed a financial assessment and client plan with 1,178 individuals, pre-qualified 160 families for a loan and helped 92 families close their mortgage loans and move into homes.  Over 10,000 people have been in contact with HOAP since January 2005.

 

The HOAP Call Center along with Hawaiian Community Assets distributed Financial Assessments to the 350 new lessees of the new Undivided Interest Award offering for East Kapolei on Sunday, October 22nd at Kekuhaupio Gymnasium on the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus. The HOAP Financial Assessments will assist DHHL in planning the development schedule at East Kapolei, and allow HOAP providers to identify and provide any necessary services to get the new lessees financially ready for their upcoming homeownership opportunity. For more information on DHHL’s East Kapolei I lot selection, please visit http://www.dhhlhoap.org/index.php?topic=HH. For more information on DHHL’s Undivided Interest Awards, please visit http://www.hawaii.gov/dhhl/undint.htm.

 

Hawaii Community Lending (HCL), Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA) and Hawaii HomeOwnership Center (HHOC) conduct Homebuyer Education Courses 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.  Providers offer these courses in 1 to 4 day sessions where participants are able to attend sessions on a variety of dates throughout the year with one of the above HOAP Providers. 

 

Click on the following links for more information on:

 

Hawaiian Community Assets & Hawaii Community Lending:

http://www.dhhlhoap.org/article.php?story=20050310151633109

 

Hawaii HomeOwnership Center: 

http://www.dhhlhoap.org/article.php?story=20050316101225123

 

or any other HOAP Providers at this link: http://www.dhhlhoap.org/index.php?topic=providers

 

For more information about HOAP Orientation Sessions, Homebuyer Education Courses or any other HOAP services please contact the HOAP Call Center today:  Direct Telephone 808.791.3403; Direct Fax:  808.791.3405; Toll-Free Telephone:  866.897.4384; Toll-Free Fax:  866.897.4385; E-mail:  info@dhhlhoap.org;   Website:  www.dhhlhoap.org

 

 

 

 

Other Federal Funding Opportunities

 

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

 

Administration for Children and Families

Matching Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11291

 

 

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

 

CSREES Secondary and Two-Year Postsecondary Agriculture Education Challenge Grants Program Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11233

 

 

Department of Commerce (DOC)

 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Environmental Literacy Grants for Formal K-12 Education Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11253

 

 

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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 Convention

http://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/annualconvention.html

 

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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