Application Instructions for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Imminent Threat (IT) Program
ID: 358716Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Housing

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is inviting applications for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Imminent Threat (IT) Program, aimed at addressing imminent threats to public health and safety for Tribes and Tribal organizations. Eligible applicants, including Tribes and Tribal organizations, can apply for funding to support activities such as public facilities improvement, relocation assistance, and housing rehabilitation, with no cost-sharing requirement. This program is critical for ensuring the safety and well-being of Indigenous populations, particularly in areas affected by disasters, with grant ceilings set at $750,000 for non-Presidentially Declared Disasters and $1,500,000 for declared disasters. Interested applicants must submit their applications electronically by September 30, 2025, and can reach out to ONAP-ICDBG@hud.gov for further information.

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    The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued Notice PIH 2025-09, detailing the application process for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Imminent Threat (IT) program. This program aims to address and mitigate imminent threats to public health and safety for Tribes and Tribal organizations. The notice outlines eligibility criteria for applicants, allowable activities, which include public facilities improvement, relocation assistance, and housing rehabilitation, and the absence of a cost-sharing requirement. Funding for ICDBG-IT is on a first-come, first-served basis, with grant ceilings raised to $750,000 for non-Presidentially Declared Disasters and $1,500,000 for such disasters. The application process requires detailed documentation, including budget breakdowns and verification of threats. HUD will review applications promptly, with the possibility of issuing a “Letter to Proceed” for urgent projects prior to formal approval. Post-award, recipients must adhere to regulatory requirements and provide regular reporting on progress. The notice includes provisions for waivers and flexibilities for areas impacted by disasters, emphasizing HUD’s commitment to efficiently supporting Tribal communities in crisis. Overall, this initiative reflects the federal government's focus on providing critical resources to ensure the safety and well-being of Indigenous populations.
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