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| http://www.schatz.senate.gov/press-releases/schatz-secures-27-million-in-new-federal-funding-for-native-hawaiian-education | Schatz Secures $27 Million In New Federal Funding For Native Hawaiian Education | 2020-09-09 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Democrat | House | HI | Brian Schatz | S001194 | www.schatz.senate.gov | legacy | Schatz Secures $27 Million In New Federal Funding For Native Hawaiian Education In August, Schatz Urged U.S. Department of Education Not To Delay Release Of Grant Funding, Citing Challenges Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic Wednesday, September 9, 2020 WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) announced that Hawaii will receive $26,992,923 in new federal funding to supportgrants under the Native Hawaiian EducationProgram (NHEP).This federal funding,secured by Senator Schatz through his work on the Senate Appropriations Committee,was awarded to 23Native Hawaiian educational programsacross the state. This new federal funding will ensure that Native Hawaiian educational programs have the resources they need in timefor the upcoming school year,said Senator Schatz.As we work through the appropriations process, I will keep fighting for more resources for the Native Hawaiian community. The release of these fundscomesas schools are preparing to start the 2020-2021 school year.In August, Senator Schatz sent a letter to the U.S.Department of Education urging them not to delay therelease of thisgrantfunding until late September, as previously announced. During the COVID-19pandemic,Native Hawaiian educationprograms have been invaluablefor families, and furtherdisruption to these programs would leavemanyhard pressed to find an alternative option for their children. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Schatz hasworked to preserve and expandgrantfunding for NHEP.WhilePresident Donald Trump hassought tozero outfunding forthese grants, Senator Schatz has fought to protectmorethan $100 million over the lastthreefiscal years.In addition, he hasgarnered bipartisan support to increase annualfundingfor NHEPeach year by $3 million. These multi-year competitive grants will be used forearly childhood education, family engagement,Hawaiian language education, creation of STEM pathways,curriculum and professional development, and more. The programs receiving funding include: No. Recipient Counties Served Project/Program Award 1 Keiki O Ka Aina Preschool, Inc Maui, Hawaii, Honolulu Family Learning Centers Oahu, $1,999,809.00 2 Kanu o ka Aina Learning Ohana Hawaii Kaukoe a Poohala Teacher Education $741,274.00 3 University of Hawaii in partnership with N? Pua No?eau Center for Gifted & Talented Native Hawaiian Children Honolulu Oi Ka Na?auao STEM Pathways for Success $644,198.00 4 University of Hawaii Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, Honolulu Manawa K?pono Undergraduate and graduate school access and success $602,500.00 5 Purple Maia Foundation Honolulu Hiapo Program Tech Career Training $829,807.00 6 University of Hawaii In collaboration with the UH Community College System Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, Honolulu K?lia Support Project STEM Preparation, Coaching, Mentoring $699,997.00 7 Aha Punana Leo, Inc. Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, Honolulu ?liko A Lau Ka ?Ike Kindergarten Readiness $830,899.00 8 Friends of the Future Hawaii Opportunities for Hawaiian Improvement and Achievement Hawaii Island $889,383.00 9 Consortium for Hawaii Ecological Engineering Education Hawaii, Honolulu Mahope o Ke Kula Ke A?o Mau Ana program Address Academic Gaps $414,383.00 10 University of Hawaii Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, Honolulu Various Native Hawaiian Programs $847,619.00 11 Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE) Kauai, Hawaii, Honolulu Keiki Steps: Generational Impacts $2,033,707.00 12 University of Hawaii in partnership with the Hawaii Department of Education N/A Ka Pilina No?eau II STEM Workforce Development $795,697.00 13 Hui Malama O Ke Kai Foundation Hawaii, Honolulu Waim?nalo Community Youth Development $671,237.00 14 Partners in Development Foundation Honolulu Ka Paalana Homeless Family Education Program $3,576,059.00 15 Keiki O Ka Aina Preschool, Inc Honolulu Waiawa Kai Project: An Agriculture and STEM Integration for Healthy Hawaiian Families $776,027.00 16 Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki Hawaii Kolo Ke A?a Native Hawaiian Language Education and Teacher Development $800,193.00 17 University of Hawaii Maui, Hawaii, Honolulu Project H?k?lani STEM Workforce Development $794,044.00 18 Mana Maoli Kauai, Honolulu Mana Leo Project Culture-based and Hawaiian Language Education $909,127.00 19 Kulaniakea Honolulu ?Iwikuamo?o: Culture-based and Hawaiian Language Education $563,647.00 20 Ka Haka ?Ula o Ke?elik?lani College of Hawaiian Language at UH Hilo Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, Honolulu Laupa?I Ka ?Ike Kuamo?O Hawaiian Language Multimedia Development $950,000.00 21 Keiki O Ka Aina Preschool, Inc Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, Honolulu Revitalized Instruction in STEM Education (RISE) $773,485.00 22 Partners in Development Foundation Maui, Kauai, Hawaii, Honolulu T?t? and Me: H?nai a Ulu Early Childhood Education $4,924,316.00 23 University of Hawaii in partnership with the Hawaii Department of Education Hawaii Aha Lamak? Oiaio (ALO) Culturally Responsible Leadership Development, Mentoring, and Transition Support $925,515.00 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |