The bill establishes a competitive federal grant program to fund conservation and recovery projects for native plants, fungi, and animals in Hawaii. Eligible applicants include the state, local governments, Native Hawaiian organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and universities. The program will distribute annual grants to support efforts addressing invasive species, climate change impacts, habitat loss, scientific research, and community engagement related to native species protection. The federal government will cover up to 75 percent of project costs, though it may fully fund projects run by Native Hawaiian organizations, those benefiting youth workforce development, or those under $50,000. The bill authorizes $30 million annually for 10 fiscal years, with a requirement that at least 5 percent support small grants and projects led by Native Hawaiian organizations. The Secretary of the Interior, working with federal agencies and state officials, will develop annual funding priorities and establish grant criteria, with annual progress reports submitted to Congress.
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