September – October, 2026
Thank you for your interest in our 2026 Project Planning & Development Training! This training will be held at the following dates and locations:
- Saipan, CNMI (Marianas Beach Resort) – September 3–5, 2026
- Mangilao, GU (Guam Community College) – September 6–8, 2026
- Pago Pago, AS (Tradewind Hotel) – October 1–3, 2026
- O’ahu, HI (Pearl at Kalauao) – October 4–6, 2026
This free, three-day training is designed especially for emerging or small-capacity Native-led, Native-serving organizations and territorial agencies—those who may be exploring grant funding for the first time or have limited experience with project planning, or may be planning to apply for an ANA grant in the future. Participants will learn how to develop community-led projects that address real needs, advance long-term community goals, and overcome common challenges. The training emphasizes creating clear objectives and actionable steps that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for Native communities.
Hosted by the ANA Pacific Region Training and Technical Assistance Center and funded by the Administration for Native Americans, this hands-on workshop walks participants through a step-by-step planning process that can be used to prepare strong project proposals for a variety of funders, both federal and non-federal. By the end of the training, teams will leave with a well-structured project outline they can confidently build upon and submit for future funding opportunities.
If you have any questions, please contact our Training Specialist, Marquina Hofschneider, at [email protected].
Eligibility & Availability
This free, in-person training is available for eligible non-profit organizations and U.S. Territorial governments only. If your nonprofit primarily serves Native Hawaiian, Samoan, Chamorro, Carolinian, Native American, or Alaska Native peoples, and if your Board of Directors is 51% or more Native-led, then you are eligible to register for this free training.
Eligible types of organizations also include:
- Public and non-profit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians;
- Public and nonprofit private agencies serving Native peoples from Guåhan, Amerika Sāmoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI);
- Native-led colleges and universities located in Hawai’i, Guåhan, Amerika Sāmoa, or CNMI that serve Native American Pacific Islanders;
- Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs);
- Territorial government agencies in Guåhan, Amerika Sāmoa, or CNMI.
If you have questions regarding eligibility, please select “I’m unsure if my organization is eligible” and someone from our team will reach out to you.
Please note: Seats are limited to two (2) per eligible organization and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.