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The grant program aims to bolster economic development within Hawaiian communities, focusing on initiatives that strengthen local economies through the support of Native Hawaiian-owned businesses. It encourages projects that create new markets for Native Hawaiian products such as kalo and loko i‘a grown fish, ensuring these endeavors provide a livable wage for Native Hawaiian producers. Additionally, it supports the development and implementation of indigenous economic systems that align with Native Hawaiian knowledge, culture, values, and practices.