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Congress·In Committee·S. 871

Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025

Congress proposes $30 million a year for grants to protect and restore Hawaii’s native species

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Key Points

  • Creates a new yearly grant program run by the Interior Department to fund projects that protect Hawaii’s native plants, fungi, and animals.
  • Money could support work like stopping invasive species and diseases, restoring habitat, and helping species populations recover.
  • Grants can go to Hawaii state and local governments, Native Hawaiian organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and colleges.
  • Most projects would require a local match because federal funding is usually capped at 75%, but some projects could get 100% (including small grants up to $50,000).
  • Sets aside at least 5% of yearly funds for projects led by Native Hawaiian groups, youth workforce-ready projects, or small grants, and requires annual reports to Congress.
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Creates a Hawaii-only competitive grant program run by the Interior Department to fund projects that protect and recover native plants, fungi, and animals, including invasive species control, habitat restoration, monitoring, and public outreach. The federal share is usually up to 75%, but can be 100% for some projects (including certain Native Hawaiian organization projects, youth workforce readiness projects, and microgrants ≤ $50,000). Authorizes $30 million per year for 10 years if Congress,s

Milestones

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Mar 5, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Mar 5, 2025

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Related News

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Hawaii senators introduce bill to protect native plants, species
hawaiinewsnow.com logoHawaii News Now·about 1 year ago

Hawaii senators introduce bill to protect native plants, species

Report on the introduction of the Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act, outlining goals to fund conservation and recovery efforts for Hawaii’s native plants and animals.

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Hawai‘i congressional delegation introduces legislation to protect native species
kauainownews.com logoKauai Now·about 1 year ago

Hawai‘i congressional delegation introduces legislation to protect native species

Covers bill details including grant matching requirements, possible match waivers for certain projects, and an authorization level described as $30 million annually for 10 years.

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Hawai‘i lawmakers propose new $30M annual conservation funding, part of 10-year plan
mauinow.com logoMaui Now·about 1 year ago

Hawai‘i lawmakers propose new $30M annual conservation funding, part of 10-year plan

Explains the proposed annual grant funding approach for conservation and recovery projects and summarizes eligibility and intended uses (invasive species, habitat, climate impacts).

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 871
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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