This bill, titled the Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025 , establishes a competitive grant program within the Department of the Interior. The program, known as the Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program , aims to provide funding and technical assistance to eligible entities for projects focused on the conservation and recovery of native plant, fungi, and animal species in the State of Hawaii. Eligible entities include the State, local governments, Native Hawaiian organizations, non-profits, businesses, and institutions of higher education. The grant program will support projects designed to prevent and mitigate invasive species, address the ecological consequences of climate change, restore degraded habitats, manage native species populations, and enhance scientific capacity and public engagement. The Secretary of the Interior will coordinate with federal agencies, Hawaii state boards, and other stakeholders to develop annual funding priorities and project criteria. The federal share for projects generally will not exceed 75%, with exceptions allowing for 100% federal funding for projects carried out by Native Hawaiian organizations , those contributing to youth workforce readiness , or micro-grants of up to $50,000. The bill mandates that at least 5% of the annual funding be allocated to these specific exception projects. The Secretary is also required to consult with Native Hawaiian organizations for projects impacting the Native Hawaiian Community. An annual report on the program's implementation and project status must be submitted to Congress. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $30,000,000 annually for the first fiscal year after enactment and for the subsequent nine fiscal years, with up to 5% of these funds allocated for administrative expenses.
Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-1780| House
| Updated: 3/3/2025
This bill, titled the Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025 , establishes a competitive grant program within the Department of the Interior. The program, known as the Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program , aims to provide funding and technical assistance to eligible entities for projects focused on the conservation and recovery of native plant, fungi, and animal species in the State of Hawaii. Eligible entities include the State, local governments, Native Hawaiian organizations, non-profits, businesses, and institutions of higher education. The grant program will support projects designed to prevent and mitigate invasive species, address the ecological consequences of climate change, restore degraded habitats, manage native species populations, and enhance scientific capacity and public engagement. The Secretary of the Interior will coordinate with federal agencies, Hawaii state boards, and other stakeholders to develop annual funding priorities and project criteria. The federal share for projects generally will not exceed 75%, with exceptions allowing for 100% federal funding for projects carried out by Native Hawaiian organizations , those contributing to youth workforce readiness , or micro-grants of up to $50,000. The bill mandates that at least 5% of the annual funding be allocated to these specific exception projects. The Secretary is also required to consult with Native Hawaiian organizations for projects impacting the Native Hawaiian Community. An annual report on the program's implementation and project status must be submitted to Congress. The bill authorizes an appropriation of $30,000,000 annually for the first fiscal year after enactment and for the subsequent nine fiscal years, with up to 5% of these funds allocated for administrative expenses.