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 Policy Center, Training and Consulting Center, Event Coordination 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 25, 2006

 

 

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

 

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) is the Pacific Training and Technical Assistance Provider for the Department of Health & Human Services and its Administration for Native Americans (ANA) grant program.  ANA is one of the premier grant programs for community-based projects serving Native peoples of the United States and Territories.  ANA has approved four Pacific Region training workshops to assist our Native communities prepare proposals for submission in ANA’s 2007 grant competition.

 

The workshops approved for this next round are for the following dates and locations:

 

CNHA has served as ANA’s Regional Training and Technical Assistance Provider for the Pacific since 2002.  During this time, ANA has awarded 44 grants totaling more than $10.8 million to 41 organizations in the Pacific region which includes Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.  If you are interested in applying to the ANA grant program in 2007, we encourage you to register.

 

Please encourage people to take advantage of these free training workshops and technical assistance.  We are here to help and would like people to contact us immediately so that we may work with them at a workshop, via e-mail, over the phone, or in our Honolulu office.

 

For more information, please advise people to call CNHA’s Training & Consulting Center at 800.709.2642, send an e-mail to info@anapacific.org, or complete an on-line request and/or registration form at www.anapacific.org.

 

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Civic Club Luau to Raise Scholarship Funds

 

“Ho`ikahi ka`ilau like ana…working together” is the theme of the Ko`olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club’s annual scholarship luau, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Puohala Elementary School in Kaneohe.

 

The annual event is the club’s major activity to raise funds for scholarships, according to Clarence Kelley, luau chairperson.

 

“We chose this theme because it symbolizes everything that we do – in our civic club, in our families, and in our community,” Kelley says. “If we don’t work together, things won’t get done.”

 

He says the theme also is appropriate for the scholarship program, because it involves the civic club and the community working together to help young scholars succeed in their studies by providing financial support.

 

The traditional Hawaiian-style luau will include 13 menu items, including ono kalua pig, squid luau, lomi salmon, chicken long rice, raw fish and many other fixings, Kelley says.

 

“One of the great features we have every year is our silent auction,” he says, “and this year, we expect to have a few exciting surprises in our auction.”

 

“We will also have Hawaiian wreaths and other handcrafts as well, all of which is to benefit the scholarship fund,” he said.

 

“We’ve also planned great entertainment to keep us all in a festive mood,” he adds.

 

Take-out orders will be allowed between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., Kelley said.

 

Also at the luau will be a collection site for donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries to be distributed in kokua baskets during the holidays to low-income families in the Ko`olaupoko area. Donations for the event – or for the scholarship program – are also welcome. 

 

Tickets or reservations can be obtained by contacting Kelley at 239-9504 or via e-mail at georgimaile@aol.com.

 

For general information about the Ko`olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, its cultural education programs or other activities, contact Mahealani Cypher at 247-3685 or via e-mail at malamapono@aol.com.

 

 

 

 

2007 Hawaii State Legislative Session:  Sign Up Now to Receive Hearing Notices via Email

 

What:  The Hawaii State Legislature has formed new committees for the 2007 Legislative Session.  To sign up to receive email notices on committee hearings, please go to:  http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/site1/docs/hearing/email1.asp and sign in as a NEW MEMBER. Then you may select which committees you would like to receive hearing notices for. If you do NOT sign up again as a New Member, then you will not receive hearing notices for the 2007 Legislative Session.

 

 

For more information:  Visit the Hawaii Legislature Website at:  http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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: 

 

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/

 

 

 

 

NeighborWorks Training Institute

 

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

 

 

 

 

Job Opportunities:  Hawaii Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development (HACBED)

 

The Hawaii Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development (HACBED) has 2 job openings. Interested applicants should apply by December 4th, send resume and cover letter to kpadilla@hacbed.org or by fax to 534-1199.

 

Associate Project Coordinator

 

Statement of the Job:  The primary purpose of this position is to assist in providing leadership, coordination, and administration in the design and implementation of capacity building and technical assistance projects and services of the Hawai`i Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development (HACBED).  This position is responsible for assisting and, at times, taking the lead, in planning and program development; developing and maintaining communication links with community based partners and constituents; providing technical assistance, consultation, and coaching expertise to CBED organizations; and contributing to the development of new capacity building initiatives.

 

Essential Functions:

1. Coordinates activities with organizations, groups, and trainers to meet training and capacity building needs.

2. Develops, organizes, and directs logistics of capacity building events and programs.

3. Solicits support, participation, and interest in programs from organizations, officials, and community.

4. Develops and implements methods for on-going communication with HACBED constituents statewide.

5. Assists in the preparation and monitoring of budgets for training and technical assistance projects and programs.

6. Assists in the preparation of reports, proposals, and contracts related to training and technical assistance projects and programs.

7. Assists in the evaluation of project and program effectiveness to inform future activities and initiatives.

8. Conducts information gathering, research, and analysis in relevant areas to inform the development and implementation of effective capacity building projects and programs.

9. Provides technical assistance and training services to nonprofit organizations on a case-by-case basis.

 

Preferred Knowledge & Skills:

1. Demonstrated skills in group-process facilitation, shared decision making, and leadership.

2. Experience in the nonprofit sector and/or with grassroots community-based organizations.

3. Project management skills and experience.

4. Knowledge of proposal writing, budget development, and project development.

5. Knowledge of quality assurance and program evaluation.

6. Knowledge of the principles and practices of community-based economic development, asset building, and asset-based community development.

7. Demonstrated communication (written and verbal) skills.

 

 

Public Policy Associate

 

Statement of the Job:  The primary purpose of this position is to assist in providing leadership, coordination, and administration in the public policy initiatives of the Hawai`i Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development (HACBED).  This position will support advocacy efforts to support asset building and poverty reduction strategies. 

 

Essential Functions:

1. Drafting issue briefs, summaries and fact sheets for policymakers, the media, grassroots advocates and other interested parties.

2. Tracking and analyzing state asset-building related bills

3. Representing HACBED at conferences, coalition meetings and legislative hearings.

4. Assisting HACBED team in coordinating and developing regional briefings across the state.

5. Staying informed of emerging grassroots issues across California

6. Monitoring policy trends at the national, state and local levels.

7. Responding to requests for information and assistance from key legislative, community, business and non-profit leaders.

 

Preferred Knowledge & Skills:

1. Strong research, writing, and presentation skills

2. 2-3 years work experience in related field – graduate degree a plus

3. Familiarity with Hawaii government at state and local levels

4. Ability to work with grassroots leaders and public officials

 

Interested applicants should apply by December 4th, send resume and cover letter to kpadilla@hacbed.org or by fax to 534-1199.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

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.

 

There are many useful resources aimed to assist individuals in the homebuyer process, such as Individual Development Accounts (IDA) and down payment assistance programs. Listed below are just a few of those organizations and lenders that offer such programs:

 

Alu Like, Inc. is a non-profit organization devoted to providing services that assist Native Hawaiians in achieving social and economic self-sufficiency. For more information on their Individual Development Account (IDA) program, visit http://alulike.org/services/kulia_idiv.html.

 

The Individual Development Account assists individuals who meet the income and employment criteria guidelines set by the funding source in starting a special savings account in which a 200-300% match will be provided

 

Lokahi Pacific in Wailuku is a private non-profit organization focused on community development on Maui.  They offer down-payment assistance to low-income households through their First Time Home Buyer (FTHB) program. Funds made available under this Program are HOME Funds and will be applied specifically toward the down payment and/or closing costs needs for the purchase of a home. For more information on Lokahi Pacific and their First Time Home Buyer program, visit http://www.lokahipacific.org/downpayment.html.

 

HOAP also provides information about two new Loan Programs with American Savings Bank and Bank of Hawaii. American Savings Bank (ASB) Ho`olako Pono Loan Program http://www.asbhawaii.com/personal/1_5_2_5.php and Bank of Hawaii’s (BOH) Bankoh Hawaiian Home Lands Loan - Kako'o Kaiaulu https://www.boh.com/personal/362_1421.asp have been featured stories on the HOAP website, please visit http://www.dhhlhoap.org/index.php?topic=resources to view the stories. For more information about these loan programs please visit the links above or call the HOAP Call Center.

 

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. 

 

Hawaii Community Lending (HCL), a program of Hawaiian Community Assets, is the only Native Hawaiian Organization that originates mortgage loans for residential homes on and off Hawaiian Home Lands.  HCL’s lending staff are knowledgeable and accessible in finding the right loan products for individuals and families engaged in home construction or purchases.

 

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)

 

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

SAMHSA Conference Grants Modification 3 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=1614

 

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

Statewide Family Network Grants Grant

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11506

 

 

Department of Education (ED)

 

Small Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR) CFDA 84.133S-1 Phase I Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11525

 

 

Department of the Treasury (DOT)

 

Community Development Financial Institutions

NACA Program 2007 Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11509

 

 

 

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