Office of Hawaiian Affairs seeks administrator for new Mālama Honua program

Office of Hawaiian Affairs is searching for a qualified nonprofit administrator for its new Mālama Honua Home Improvement/Renovation Program grant.

Mālama Honua is a pilot project for income-qualified Native Hawaiian homeowners ineligible for traditional loans because of income or credit limitations.

The selected nonprofit partner will provide targeted grants to Native Hawaiian homeowners to address critical health and safety repairs so they can remain in their homes. Funds will be prioritized for urgent repairs that address documented hazards or threats to habitability.

Grants will empower the nonprofit partner to help address long-term housing, economic stability and health outcomes for Office of Hawaiian Affairs beneficiaries.

The agency is seeking evaluators with expertise in home construction, housing challenges in Hawaiʻi and/or nonprofit housing support to assist with selecting a grant administrator.

Mālama Honua grant solicitation opened Feb. 1 for eligible Hawaiʻi nonprofit organizations.

The open period for nonprofits to submit a letter of interest runs through March 6 on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs website.

Funded projects must align with the agency’s strategic plan “Mana i Mauli Ola” and demonstrate clear benefits to Native Hawaiian communities.

Email to grantsinfo@oha.org for additional information or with any questions.