HUD Tribal VASH Expansion
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering the Tribal HUD-VASH Expansion Grant aimed at providing rental assistance and supportive services to Native American Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Eligible applicants include Indian tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) that demonstrate administrative capacity and a validated need for assistance, with applications requiring detailed narratives on proposed programs and administrative capabilities. This initiative is crucial for addressing homelessness among Native American Veterans, with approximately $2.2 million in funding available to award seven grants of about $300,000 each. Applications must be submitted electronically via grants.gov by May 16, 2025, and further inquiries can be directed to the Tribal HUD-VASH program at TribalHUDVASH@hud.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants are Indian tribes as defined in section 4(13) of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) and TDHEs authorized by one or more Indian tribes pursuant to section 4(22) of NAHASDA that have ever been allocated formula funding. Applications submitted by a TDHE on behalf of an Indian tribe(s) must include a Tribal resolution(s) or Tribal certification(s) on official letterhead authorizing the TDHE to apply on behalf of the Indian tribe(s). Applicants proposing consortiums and subrecipient arrangements must provide a Tribal resolution(s) or Tribal certification(s) on official letterhead supporting the proposed project from each participating tribe. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.