US HB1780

Establishes the Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program within 180 days of appropriation, administered by the Secretary of the Interior through U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Authorizes $30 million annually for 10 fiscal years to fund projects preventing invasive species spread, addressing climate change impacts on native species, restoring habitats, and managing native plant, fungi, and animal populations

Eligible grant recipients include the State of Hawaii, local governments, Native Hawaiian organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and higher education institutions

Federal cost share capped at 75%, with 100% federal funding available for projects by Native Hawaiian organizations, youth workforce projects, or grants of $50,000 or less; at least 5% of annual funds reserved for these priority categories

Requires annual coordination with NOAA, EPA, USDA, and Hawaii state boards to set funding priorities, plus annual reporting to Congress on funded projects and their status