Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages
ID: 360542Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Award Range

$500K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Nonfederally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations

Funding Category

Housing

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Additional Information

https://www.hud.gov/grants/
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is inviting applications for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages, specifically targeting the development of viable communities through Single Purpose Grants. The program aims to enhance housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities primarily for low- and moderate-income individuals within Indian and Alaska Native communities. With an estimated total funding of $70 million, the program anticipates awarding approximately 50 grants ranging from $500,000 to $2 million each, with applications due by November 24, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Interested applicants can reach out to the ONAP Grants Management Director at ONAP-ICDBG@hud.gov for further information and guidance on the application process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Form HUD-426,
    The "FY 2025 Grant Ceiling Resource Document" outlines the FY 2025 Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) allocations and current assisted housing stock for various Native American tribes and Alaska Native corporations across multiple offices, including Alaska, Chicago, Denver, Oklahoma, Phoenix, and Seattle. The first section details population data, specifically the number of American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) persons and tribal enrollment figures for each listed entity. The second section provides a comprehensive breakdown of the current assisted housing stock, categorized by project, low rent, mutual help, Turnkey II, and development units, along with their Dates of Full Availability (DOFA). This document serves as a crucial resource for understanding the distribution of housing resources and the demographic context for grant ceilings within federal housing programs for Native American communities.
    The document, titled "Fiscal Year 2025 Indian Community Development Block Grant Subfactor 2.2.c. Needs Table," lists tribes under various offices (ALASKA, CHICAGO, DENVER, OKLAHOMA, PHOENIX, and SEATTLE) and their corresponding funding amounts. The purpose of this document is to detail the funding allocation for numerous Indian communities across different regions. It serves as a comprehensive table outlining the financial needs for each tribe within the context of the Indian Community Development Block Grant for Fiscal Year 2025. Key details include the office responsible for the region, the specific tribe, and the allocated amount, with some tribes showing a zero allocation.
    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is soliciting applications for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program, specifically for Single Purpose Grants. This competitive grant program, identified as FR-6900-N-23, aims to develop viable Indian and Alaska Native communities by funding housing, infrastructure, and economic development opportunities, primarily for low- and moderate-income persons. Approximately $70,000,000 is available, with an anticipated 50 awards ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 each, over a 60-month performance period. Applications are due by November 24, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations. The NOFO outlines detailed application requirements, including standard forms, budget information, and narratives responding to merit review factors such as applicant capacity, project need, and LMI benefit. It also specifies submission methods via Grants.gov and various eligibility restrictions and scoring criteria.
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