Definitions

In this Act: (1) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means— (A) the State; (B) a unit of local government in the State; (C) a Native Hawaiian organization; (D) a nonprofit organization; (E) a business; and (F) an institution of higher education. (2) Grant program The term grant program means the Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program established under section 3(a). (3) Native Hawaiian organization The term Native Hawaiian organization has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the NATIVE Act (25 U.S.C. 4352). (4) Native species The term native species means a plant, fungi, or animal species that is native to the State. (5) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. (6) State The term State means the State of Hawaii.