The KCC-GO team is pleased to confirm that Kapiā€˜olani Community College submitted its application for re-designation as an eligible institution for federal funding through the Titles III, V, and VII programs of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Kapiā€˜olani is required to re-apply for designation every year to remain eligible for federal grant funding to support self-sufficiency through academic programs, institutional management, and fiscal stability.

Kapiā€˜olani was successful in applying for two federal grants through the Title III ANNH (Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian) Serving Institutions Programs last year. We are hopeful to be re-designated in the 2022-2023 cycle to seek additional funding. Furthermore, Kapiā€˜olani receives HEERF funds through Tranches 2 (institutional portion) and Tranche 3 (for Minority Serving Institutions) through its dual designations in ANNH and AANAPISI.

A comprehensive list of current and previous Title III-funded projects are posted to the Title III website at – https://ohana.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/title-iii/abstracts/

Please stay tuned for more discretionary grant opportunities this year. We had another record setting year with 41 proposals submitted requesting an additional $21 million for campus programs in FY 2021.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who contributed to the Title III eligibility application: Chancellor Louise Pagotto, Kapulani Landgraf, Kelli Goya, Bob Franco, Shaun Kiyabu, Kara Plamann Wagoner, Brandon Chun, Michaelyn Nakoa, LaVache Scanlan, Denise Pierson, Naomi Chow (ORS), and Judy Oliveira (OVPCC).