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.

 

 

November 11, 2006

 

 

The Passing of a Great, Great Man: George Ainsley Kananiokeakua Holokai

 

“Aue…aue…aue… Luluu ka lani i ka ua, lele ka manu i ka lewa.  Another of our loea hula has joined others in the realm of the greats.  We are surely better people for having known him,” stated Kumu Hula Hokulani Holt-Padilla of Pa`u O Hi`iaka. 

 

Born on July 2, 1930 in Honolulu, George Ainsley Kananiokeakua (The Beauty of God) Holokai was chosen to teach the Hawaiian dance art of hula.  He became an alakai for Tom Hiona whose studio was located on Beretania Street in Honolulu.  In the mid 1950’s, Kumu Lillian Maka`ena selected him to study under her tutelage.  It was a dedicated life where the simple pleasures of alcohol and companionship were not allowed.  He knew the commitment that hula entailed and was focused on achieving his goals.  The notable Hula Masters and Hawaiian culture experts that he trained with were Mary Kawena Puku`i, Pat Namaka Bacon, Pele Suganuma and Daddy Bray. His career spanned five decades as a hula dancer, chanter, musician, kumu, lecturer and hula judge.  His vivacious smile, his contagious laughter, his sweet melodious vocals and his expertise in Hawaiian culture and the hula separated him from the others.  On Wednesday, November 6th, he passed away at Kaiser Permanente in Honolulu.  He will be forever missed but never forgotten. 

 

“As the rains descend from the realm of the heavens, I am reminded of our Kupuna and their belief in the heavy rains as a sign of the passing of a great person, one worth the comment of their world to remind us of who they truly are.  Life is too short to do otherwise, and so I'd like to, with one swoop, let you know if you don't already, that truly a great, great great man, more importantly human being has passed.  Uncle George Ainsley Kananiokeakua Holokai is a part of the spirit world once again. Gone to join our aumakua (angels) and hence pass onto a much better place.  I am, for one, grateful to have known this man, his giving to all who sought knowledge and the legacy that he has left to his students through the years.  They are richer for it,” exclaimed Kumu Hula Charles Kaupu, Halau Maui.

 

On Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Hawaiian Memorial Park in Kaneohe, the viewing services will be conducted.  The burial services will be Sunday, November 26, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the same location. If you are unable to join the family, please pray for them at this time.  If you would like to send a card, please forward it to: Emress Matsumoto 597 Kaanini Pl., Hilo Hawaii 96720. 

 

 

 

 

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:

 

           

 

 

 

 

Next Step project’s Thanksgiving Dinner

 

What:  On May 1, the people of Hawaii witnessed the good that can happen when government and the private sector work together, as the state opened a temporary emergency shelter in Kakaako called Next Step. Since then, the shelter has provided hot meals and a safe place to live for over 300 adults and 97 children.

 

Who:  A group of volunteers from the UH Medical School

 

Why:  UH Medical School alumni and others want to serve a delicious meal at Thanksgiving to the people who live at the Next Step project.  They need your help with food donations. The food can be donated in canned or boxed form a week prior to Thanksgiving, or delivered hot and ready to serve on Thanksgiving Day. All ready-to-eat food must come from a certified kitchen.

 

When & Where:  Thanksgiving Dinner will be served November 23, at 6:30PM at the Shelter. Everyone is more than welcome to join in for this special event.

 

The following items are needed (for 400 people)

 

  1. TURKEY GRAVY ready-to-serve
  2. RICE
  3. Hot HAMS fully cooked, sliced and ready to serve or canned ham
  4. Large pans of STUFFING ready to serve or boxed Stuffing
  5. YAMS, hot and ready to serve or in cans
  6. CORN hot and ready to serve or in cans
  7. CRANBERRY SAUCE ready to serve or in cans
  8. DINNER ROLLS
  9. PIES sliced and ready to serve
  10. CAKES or other dessert items for the dessert table
  11. JUICE OR OTHER READY SERVE BEVERAGE
  12. Large Juice and water CONTAINERS for beverage service
  13. CASH DONATION TO PURCHASE ITEMS THAT WE NEED

 

Cash donations are tax deductible and checks can be sent to:

 

Laura E. Thielen

Executive Director

Affordable Housing and Homeless Alliance

2229 North School Street, Suite 207

Honolulu, HI 96819

 

The checks can be made out to: Next Step Project and in the memo line, write Thanksgiving.

 

Services needed:

1.   Kitchen facilities to store food one day prior to Thanksgiving

  1. Delivery workers (2) for the day of the event.

 

Please call if you have any questions about The Next Step Project. Tammy Kubo

tkubo@hawaii.rr.com www.keikibirthday.com, (808) 536-1239

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

King Lunalilo La Hanau – Come Celebrate!

 

What:  On Saturday, January 27, 2007 Lunalilo Home will celebrate the 172nd anniversary of the birth of Mo'i William Charles Lunalilo with a traditional lu'au, a fund raiser for the benefit of the programs, furnishings, and equipment needed to care for our kupuna. It will be held on the grounds of Lunalilo Home at 501 Kekauluohi St. in Hawai'i Kai.

 

Menu:  The menu will include: Kalua Pua'a, Lomi Salmon, Chicken Long Rice, Squid Lu'au, Laulau, Raw Crab, Poke, Sweet Potato, Poi, Haupia, Pineapple, and Juice/Water, all for $30 per person.

 

The hours are 11:30 am-1:30 pm with sit down or take-out food service from 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Popular Hawaiian entertainment will be featured.

 

Free parking and shuttle service will be provided at Kaiser High School.

 

Come and support the efforts of Lunalilo Home to care for our kupuna.  Tours of the home will also be available.

 

For more information and tickets:  Tickets are now available by calling 395-1000 and asking for Dawn or by e mailing Lunalilotrustpa@hawaii.rr.com

 

The tickets will make excellent Christmas gifts to be enjoyed in January.

 

 

 

 

Funding Needed to Help Waianae Youth Complete Hawaii’s First College Degree Program in Organic Farming

 

What:  On November 19, 2006 from 6 -9 p.m., MA’O Organic Farm is hosting its second event to raise scholarship funds for youth enrolled in Hawaii’s 1st Associate of Arts in Community Food Systems program at Leeward Community College.

 

Following the lead of several progressive nations and states, MA’O Organic Farms recently pushed the boundaries of what is possible by expanding its Waianae, aina -based Youth Leadership Training program to include college.

 

This fall the program enrolled its first cohort of students.

 

While the students are excited to be given an opportunity they never would have dreamed of going to college, they face many barriers (i.e. tuition and other educational expenses).  As student intern, Ted Kahawai, explains, I’m one of the first in my family to go to college and I¹m doing this to make something better of myself and to beat the statistics.

 

Unfortunately, MA’O’s grant money which pays for tuition runs out at the end of this school year, leaving these youth unable to finish their 2-year Associate of Arts degree. To raise scholarship funds for them, MA’O is hosting its second event:

 

Date:  Sunday, November 19, 2006, 6-9pm

Location:  TOWN Restaurant (3435 Waialae Avenue: Corner of 9th and Waialae

Avenue)

Cost: 

 

Silent Auction & Live Music

 

For more information and to donate:  Please make checks payable to WCRC, P.O. Box 441, Waianae, HI  96792.  For additional questions regarding reservations contact Summer Shimabukuro at mailto:maoevent@yahoo.com, or call 696-5569 or 721-6592.

 

 

 

 

Community Meeting Announcement

 

The Hawai‘i Rural Development Council (HRDC), in partnership with the State Land Use Commission (LUC), will be hosting community conversations to collect preferences and priorities for rural Hawai‘i.  The products from these workshops will be reported to the LUC and Legislature regarding potential amendments to rural district classification, in response to Act 205.

 

There will be two rounds of meetings on the islands of Kaua‘i, Maui, and in West and East Hawai‘i. Round One meetings will be repeated each evening.  Please RSVP to Eric Kapono at 808-969-3991 and kapono@advancementservices.org.

 

Round One: “Rural Hawai‘i: maintaining its values and characteristics”

 

Round Two: “Shaping policies & standards for our preferred Rural Hawai‘i”

 

Contacts:  Questions regarding workshop schedule, format or logistics may be directed to HRDC’s contracted facilitator, Eric Kapono, in Hilo at 808-969-3991 and kapono@advancementservices.org.

 

Please notify Eric Kapono of the workshop that you plan to attend, so that we may prepare accordingly.

 

Please direct any other HRDC questions to Alan Murakami, at 808-521-2302 and almurak@nhlchi.org or Brent Dillabaugh, at 808-550-2661 and bdillabaugh@hacbed.org.

For more information on meetings on O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, and Lana‘i, please contact Tony Ching, at 808-587-3822 and AChing@dbedt.hawaii.gov.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

NAIHC – Upcoming Course Announcements

 

What:  The National American Indian Housing Council is offering the following training courses free of charge:

 

Warehouse Management Training

December 12-13, 2006

Phoenix, AZ

Best Western Grace Inn

800.843.6010

To Register On-line Click on the Link Below:

Warehouse Management Training - Phoenix

 

 

Construction Contract Documents Orientation

January 23-25, 2007

Oklahoma City, OK

Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel

405.228.8000

To Register Contact Jason Miller at 800.284.9165

or jmiller@naihc.net

 

 

Protecting your Financial Assets through Home Maintenance Training

January 23-24, 2007

Oklahoma City, OK

Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel

405.228.8000

To Register Contact Jason Miller at 800.284.9165

or jmiller@naihc.net

 

 

Pathways Home – Homeownership Certification Training

January 29 - February 2, 2007

San Antonio, TX

Holiday Inn Riverwalk

210.224.2500 or 800.445.8475

To Register Contact Jason Miller at 800.284.9165

or jmiller@naihc.net

 

 

Scholarships:  A limited number of Scholarships are available to cover travel expenses.  To Apply for a Scholarship On-Line:  Online Scholarship Application

 

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 course or workshop.

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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/

 

 

 

 

Halau Ku Mana is hiring!

 

Halau Ku Mana has 3 job openings (position descriptions below):

 

Please visit website www.halaukumana.org for more info.

 

Send Cover Letter & Resume to email indicated below or at:

Facsimile (808)988.8999

Mailing Address Halau Ku Mana New Century Public Charter School

3737 Manoa Road

Honolulu, HI 96822

NO CALLS PLEASE!

 

 

P/T Physical Education Program Coordinator/Ola Kino

 

Seeking a Part-Time Physical Education Program Coordinator that has excellent Interpersonal, Organizational, Communication and Time Management Skills.

 

Position is a Contract Position, for 3 hours of instruction per week, and an estimated 2 hours per week for prep and grading.

 

Our Educational Framework includes:

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

 

Send Cover Letter & Resume to: E-Mail Address: Reggie@halaukumana.org

 

 

2 P/T Physical Education/Ola Kino Assistant

 

Seeking Two Part-Time Physical Education Assistants that have excellent Interpersonal Skills, especially with youth ages 11-18.

 

Positions are expected to facilitate learning and fitness for two 90 minute Classes of about 25 Students each, With 2 Assistants. Also responsible for grading and reporting to immediate Supervisor with required documentation, behavior issues, and updates

 

Our Educational Framework includes:

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

 

Send Cover Letter & Resume to: E-Mail Address: Reggie@halaukumana.org

 

 

F/ T Office Manager

 

Halau Ku Mana is seeking a team player & compassionate person that can commit to long term employment.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Desired Qualifications:

 

 

Send Cover Letter & Resume to: Haunani@halaukumana.org

 

 

 

 

Honolulu Habitat for Humanity - Fund Development Director

 

Honolulu Habitat for Humanity is looking for someone energetic, motivated, and positive thinking to coordinate fundraising programs and public relations.  The ideal candidate will have one to three years experience in fund development, the ability to work independently, and the ability to develop and maintain relationships with various donor groups.

 

Honolulu Habitat for Humanity is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping very low income families build and purchase their own homes on Oahu.

 

For more information, please contact Anne Marie Beck at 808.538.7070 or visit the website at www.honoluluhabitat.org. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to ambeck@honoluluhabitat.org or fax to 808.538.7171.

 

 

 

 

Position Available: Community Health Specialist, Coalition for a Tobacco Free Hawaii

 

The Coalition for a Tobacco Free Hawai‘i is seeking to fill a full-time staff position in the capacity of Community Health Specialist (CHS).  The CHS will assist with the coordination of training and technical assistance, provide program support to coalition workgroups and Island coalitions, and develop and maintain relationships with local and national tobacco control organizations.  This position supports the Director and Assistant Director in developing a system for training opportunities, technical support network building and communications among tobacco control providers.  

 

Desired Qualifications:  Bachelors degree preferred, and two or more years of experience in community/non-profit setting.  Experience working within diverse communities and knowledge of community building desired.

 

Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects and respond to changing needs; flexible and able to work independently; proficient knowledge of office equipment; computer literate in MSOffice, Powerpoint.

 

Evening, weekend and holiday work and travel to the neighbor islands and mainland may be required.  Valid driver’s license, access to, and use of, a dependable insured vehicle.

 

To Apply:  Forward your resumé to Maria Reyes mreyes@cancer.org or mail it to our office located at 1500 S. Beretania Street, Ste. 309, Honolulu, HI  96826.  The deadline is November 27, 2006.

 

 

 

 

Tuition-Only Scholarships Still Available!

 

NeighborWorks Training Institute - New Orleans - December 11-15

 

What:  Tuition-Only Scholarships for the First 25 Applicants.  Thanks to the generous support of The Home Depot Foundation, NeighborWorks Training Institute is offering a limited number of full-week, tuition-only scholarships to nonprofit staff, community development volunteers, and social service organizations interested in taking training courses to include one of the Green Building/Healthy Homes courses:

 

* AH232 Greening Affordable Housing:  <http://www.magnetmail1.net/ls.cfm?r=33362336&sid=1610075&m=240031&u=nworg&s=http://www.nw.org/network/training/courses/default.asp?course=ucrsdetailAll1.asp?course=AH232>

 

* CP241 Residential Green Building : <http://www.magnetmail1.net/ls.cfm?r=33362336&sid=1610076&m=240031&u=nworg&s=http://www.nw.org/network/training/courses/default.asp?course=ucrsdetailAll1.asp?course=cp241>

 

* CP243 Building Healthy Homes: <http://www.magnetmail1.net/ls.cfm?r=33362336&sid=1610077&m=240031&u=nworg&s=http://www.nw.org/network/training/courses/default.asp?course=ucrsdetailAll1.asp?course=cp243>

 

Applicants are encouraged to register for other community development training courses: <http://www.magnetmail1.net/ls.cfm?r=33362336&sid=1610078&m=240031&u=nworg&s=http://www.nw.org/network/training/eventschedule.asp?eventid=39> Monday through Wednesday, but MUST select and fully attend one of the above listed courses to be eligible for this scholarship.

 

Download the scholarship application here:  <http://www.magnetmail1.net/ls.cfm?r=33362336&sid=1610079&m=240031&u=nworg&s=http://www.nw.org/network/training/documents/NewOrleans06HomeDepotScholarship.pdf>

 

For more information on the scholarship application:  please call 800-438-5547 or e-mail nti@nw.org: <mailto:nti@nw.org>.

 

For more information about the NeighborWorks Training Institute, visit www.nw.org/training:

 

 

 

 

Applications for 2007 ALA Scholarships

 

SEEKING A 21ST CENTURY LIBRARY WORKFORCE

 

The deadline to apply is March 1, 2007.

 

What:  Established in 1997, the Spectrum Scholarship Program is the American Library Association's national diversity and recruitment effort designed to address the specific issue of under representation of critically needed ethnic librarians within the profession while serving as a model for ways to bring attention to larger diversity issues in the future. As racial, ethnic and ethno-linguistic communities grow, Spectrum's major drive is to recruit a representative workforce. Spectrum recruits and awards scholarships to American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander students.

 

With the mission of improving service at the local level through the development of a representative workforce that reflects the communities served by all libraries in the 21st Century, the ALA Spectrum Scholarship provides a one-year $5,000 scholarship and over $1,500 in professional development opportunities to eligible students planning to attend an ALA-accredited graduate program in library and information studies or an ALA-recognized NCATE School Library Media program.

 

In 2007, the Spectrum Scholarship Program will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary, and funded in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), will be awarding over 60 scholarships for 2007-2008.

 

See the ALA website for more information: http://www.ala.org/spectrum

 

 

 

 

CDFI Fund Seeking Readers

 

What:  The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (the Fund) is seeking readers to assist in its review of applications received under the fiscal year 2007 CDFI Program Financial Assistance (FA) and Technical Assistance (TA) Components. Please find more details about the CDFI Program and how to apply to be a reader by clicking on the link below.

 

For more information:  Please contact Bridget Ware at the CDFI Fund via e-mail at mailto:wareb@cdfi.treas.gov or via phone at (202) 622-8453.

 

http://www.cdfifund.gov/docs/2007/cdfi/FAandTAReadersMeetingInvite.pdf

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Bank of Hawaii recently launched the Bankoh Hawaiian Home Lands Loan Program, an innovative program designed to help native Hawaiians purchase their homes on Hawaiian Home Lands. For DHHL lessees, this program provides an attractive option to the traditional FHA government loan. The Bankoh Hawaiian Home Lands Loan Program offers lessees several advantages:

 

 

For more information, click here  or contact a loan officer at the Bankoh Residential Loan center in your community at the numbers listed on the flyer.

 

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 Assets for Independence Demonstration Program Modification 8

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=505

 

Administration for Children and Families Matching Grant Modification 3

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

 

 

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

 

Notice of Opportunity to Register Early and Other Important Information for Electronic Application Submission Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11385

 

 

Department of Agriculture (USDA)

 

CSREES Higher Education Challenge Grants Program Grant

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11335

 

CSREES Children, Youth, and Families at Risk - Sustainable Community Projects Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11344

 

 

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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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