The Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program to support the conservation and recovery of native plant, fungi, and animal species in the State of Hawaii. Administered by the Secretary of the Interior, this program will provide annual funding through grants and micro grants to various eligible entities, including the State, local governments, Native Hawaiian organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and institutions of higher education. The program's core purposes include preventing and mitigating invasive species, addressing the ecological consequences of climate change, and restoring degraded habitats. It also aims to manage native species populations, increase scientific capacity for research and monitoring, and engage the public through outreach and education. Funding priorities and project criteria will be developed annually in coordination with federal agencies and Hawaii state boards, ensuring a coordinated and evidence-based approach. While the federal share for projects is generally 75 percent, it can be 100 percent for projects by Native Hawaiian organizations , those contributing to youth workforce readiness , or micro grants up to $50,000. The bill mandates that at least 5 percent of funds be allocated to these specific types of projects. It authorizes $30,000,000 to be appropriated annually for ten fiscal years to carry out these vital conservation efforts, supplementing existing funds.
Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025
USA119th CongressS-871| Senate
| Updated: 3/5/2025
The Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program to support the conservation and recovery of native plant, fungi, and animal species in the State of Hawaii. Administered by the Secretary of the Interior, this program will provide annual funding through grants and micro grants to various eligible entities, including the State, local governments, Native Hawaiian organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and institutions of higher education. The program's core purposes include preventing and mitigating invasive species, addressing the ecological consequences of climate change, and restoring degraded habitats. It also aims to manage native species populations, increase scientific capacity for research and monitoring, and engage the public through outreach and education. Funding priorities and project criteria will be developed annually in coordination with federal agencies and Hawaii state boards, ensuring a coordinated and evidence-based approach. While the federal share for projects is generally 75 percent, it can be 100 percent for projects by Native Hawaiian organizations , those contributing to youth workforce readiness , or micro grants up to $50,000. The bill mandates that at least 5 percent of funds be allocated to these specific types of projects. It authorizes $30,000,000 to be appropriated annually for ten fiscal years to carry out these vital conservation efforts, supplementing existing funds.