Ea A‘e
A grant opportunity for Kanaeokana participants to advance ea
The Ea A‘e Grant supports Kanaeokana collaborative, education-centered efforts that advance the ea of our lāhui, strengthening shared understanding, developing leadership, and building lasting lāhui capacity.
Through collective, coordinated work, this opportunity focuses on creating the knowledge, relationships, and systems needed for long-term, collective progress toward self-determination.
Is this a good fit?
This opportunity may be a good fit if you are interested in:
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Building lāhui readiness for ea, especially self-determination
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Growing long-term lāhui capacity and leadership to advance ea
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Working in collaboration with other organizations
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Participating in a shared accountability
This may not be the right fit if you are aiming to:
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Continue existing work without meaningful expansion and new learning related to strengthening the ea of our lāhui
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Request funding for a single organization project
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Focus mainly on service delivery related to existing programs, even if such work involves collaboration among multiple groups
What this grant supports
This grant centers on education as a pathway to ea.
Examples of supported work include ea strengthening activities such as:
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Community-based learning programs and gatherings
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Curriculum, toolkits, and educational media
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Facilitated dialogue that deepens shared understanding
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Training and development of facilitators and leaders
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Creation of knowledge, research, and analyses
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Innovative pilot efforts that enact self-determination along a range of focuses needed for a thriving lāhui
The goal is to grow lāhui capacity to advance our ea in ways that endure beyond the grant period.
What makes this opportunity different
Collaboration is required.
Proposals must involve multiple organizations working together with clear roles and coordination. Standalone proposals will not be considered.
Education is the core.
All efforts must center on learning and knowledge-building, not just programs or services.
Capacity-building is the outcome.
Success is measured by what remains, such as:
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Trained facilitators and leaders
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Reusable curriculum and tools
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Stronger coalition and governance capacity
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Increased lāhui readiness
Key dates and next steps
April 17
May 8
Information & Collaboration Session
9:00am - 2:30pm
Honolulu Airport
7th Floor
Conference Rooms
June 12
3 years
Grant period begins July 2026 and ends June 2029
We encourage organizations to start conversations early and explore potential collaborations.
Read the Request for Proposals (RFP) document for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my organization apply on its own?
No. This opportunity is designed for collaborative proposals involving multiple Kanaeokana participants. Standalone proposals will not be considered. Please refer to the RFP for full details.
Do we need a coalition formed before applying?
Yes. Proposals should reflect intentional collaboration at the time of submission, including defined roles, shared kuleana, and a basic governance approach. Kamehameha is willing to support this work by convening and facilitating conversations among interested organizations (see options in the Initial Interest Form).
What if we don’t have partners yet?
We encourage you to begin coordination early. Strong proposals are built through aligned partnerships.
Who can participate?
Organizations across our kaiāulu are welcome to participate. While the RFP was initially shared with Kanaeokana member organizations, collaborative proposals may include additional partners where it strengthens the work.
E kuahui like
i ka hana
Let everybody pitch in and work together
‘Ōlelo No‘eau 323
