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Check these out! Sounds interesting and our tita Pua'ala Pascua is presenting tomorrow: Title: Are you for real right now? One strengths-focused approach to remembering, reimagining, and realizing ancestral resilience in times of uncertainty ? In a time being characterized by unprecedented use of the term unprecedented, it’s increasingly clear that we need to create and support intentional spaces to reflect on and to reimagine our future, together. Through audience participation and interaction, this presentation invites attendees to reflect on our strengths at individual, community, and regional scales to inform our approach and response to the current landscape. I’ll share a separate, but related, compilation of needs and priorities in community-centered stewardship and restoration born from a shared dream space with community stewardship practitioners from across the pae?āina. Finally, I’ll conclude by illuminating selected examples of ongoing and forthcoming efforts to catalyze and mobilize shared goals in ahupua?a stewardship and restoration. ? Bio:?Pua?ala Pascua is the Coordinator of the Ahupua?a Accelerator Initiative. Born and raised on O?ahu and currently residing on Hawai?i Island, Pua?ala specializes in locally and culturally attuned approaches to natural resource management. She holds a master’s degree in Natural Resource and Environmental Management from the University of Hawai?i at Mānoa and bachelor’s degrees in Hawaiian Studies and Marine Science from the University of Hawai’i at Hilo. Perhaps most importantly, she reports directly to two tiny humans who are present and timely reminders of why we do what we do.

A number of these resources were destined to support Hawai'i communities. "E.P.A. Grant Recipients Find Their Funds Frozen, With No Explanation. Dozens of nonprofit groups have been unable to access the federal government’s payment system. The E.P.A. hasn’t explained why." https://lnkd.in/ghSyU-ts

An experienced perspective on the significance of NOAA: https://lnkd.in/gtxFx7au

Grant opportunity pass it on!! The Native American Agriculture Fund announced an opportunity for funding available to support communities/programs that primarily serve/include native Hawaiian communities and work in agriculture. The definition of agriculture is pretty broad and includes all that USDA includes including fishing. The USDA defines agriculture as the practice of growing crops and raising animals for food and other products. This could include fishponds. The application period is open now – opened March 1 and is open until May 1. These are grants so goes to 501c3, but also schools and CDFIs. There is a general program and one focused on youth and orgs can apply to both. They can also apply as a collaborative and/or on their own. Funds can be used for pretty much anything including purchasing land, personnel and re-granting including to individuals. Looking at about $100k-$250k grant size although they did a $50k one before in Hawai‘i. Generally set at 1 or 2 year term. They anticipate about $1m available for Hawai‘i this year but see it growing towards possibility of $4-5m in future years. The information and connection to the online application starts here: https://lnkd.in/gun6bZWt

Just FYI. What Is the Financial Risk of Nonprofits Losing Government Grants? Data from the Urban Institute. This research by the Urban Institute puts Hawaii nonprofits overall at 70% vulnerable to losing federal funding. Broken down by sector its is a "little" less in the "Environment" where its 65.8% and for Universities (which often partner with communities doing environmental stewardship it is 80% https://lnkd.in/gJNF77sV

Check it out...pass it on. Hookuaaina opens application for an Ahupua?a Systems Apprenticeship program AHUPUA?A SYSTEMS APPRENTICESHIP (ASA) OVERVIEW "Ho?okua?āina is partnering with Windward Community College to offer a unique program for students interested in ?āina based work, gaining hands-on experience, carrying on cultural practices and traditions, and creating sustainable ahupua?a systems once again in Hawaii. In addition to learning the skills and ethics of cultivating kalo and other foods in the lo?i at Kapalai, participants will spend the summer immersed in the stewardship of various wahi pana in the Ko?olaupoko region such as loko i?a, lo?i kalo, stream restoration, forest management, while being supported to begin their college career. Upon completion of summer requirements, students will be invited to be a part of the 2-year college degree and certification program." https://lnkd.in/gZv8J2hA

Check out "Outside Hawaii," featuring a number of members of the Maui Nui Makai Network and E Alu Pu! "In uncertain times, it's common to hear people talk of distrust leading to fear and conflict. Trust is the glue that holds communities together, and building that trust requires a genuine commitment to the well-being of the community as a whole. On this episode of Outside Hawai?i, we'll explore community-led conservation efforts, including the Maui Navigation Team – community volunteers who are passionate about protecting Maui’s nearshore resources. We'll learn about the Lindsay ?Ohana’s generational kuleana toward ?āina, and we’ll visit a school nurturing both trees and students." https://lnkd.in/gHGu9yDC

Office of Hawaiian Affairs has event sponsorship support for Native Hawaiian community events! Pass this on please!! OHA's Ho‘ākoakoa Lāhui Event Sponsorship Program supports Hawai‘i based, nonprofit organizations to host events that provide significant benefits to the Native Hawaiian community. Ho?ākoakoa Lāhui means “to assemble the lāhui together.” This program is a consolidation of OHA’s former sponsorship and ‘Ahahui grant programs. For more information or to apply visit https://lnkd.in/gpvGYwE2.

Job Opportunity on Hawai'i Island from State of Hawaii DLNR Division of Aquatic resources: "We would like to announce a new job opening for a Holomua Planning and Fisheries Liaison on Hawaii Island! This position will play a key role for the Holomua Marine Initiative as it starts up on Hawai‘i Island. The role focuses on coordinating and organizing meetings with DAR and community members, developing outreach materials, and discussing the Initiative with the broader public. Additionally, the person in this position will be interacting closely with a broad group of communities, including fishers, ocean users, and other stakeholders. By serving as that link between other DAR staff and Hawai‘i Island community members, this position will help advise DAR and ensure that all voices are heard throughout the Holomua process. ? This is a contracted position through the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH). More info on the job can be found in the attached ad or on the RCUH job posting page (link below). Please send this around if you know someone who might be interested. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Chris Teague ([email protected]).?" https://lnkd.in/g_HvzFcu

For those whose Federal funds may have been "impounded" this resource was recently sent my way: "Fund Protection Clinic - Request for Legal Guidance: L4GG is dedicated to ensuring that grantees and subawardees of federal programs such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) are protected from threats to their funds from the second Trump administration." https://lnkd.in/g3nsavnE