Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) – Competitive Grant Program

Link

https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/cfo/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/IHBGCompetitiveGrant

Additional Links

Notice of Funding Opportunity (Grants.gov)

Deadline

Application Deadline: Aug 29, 2024

Sponsor

Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH)

Purpose

Awards funding to Indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHE) to carry out affordable housing activities for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) families with low income. Supports efforts to develop, maintain, and operate housing that is affordable for tribal residents and provides families with safe and healthy living environments. Aims to benefit individuals and families with low income by focusing on new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition projects that increase the number of housing units available in AI/AN communities.

Affordable housing activities eligible for funding under this opportunity can be found in the program guidance.

Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that are part of a comprehensive plan to address housing conditions in their communities which also includes long-term planning for infrastructure and economic development opportunities.

Amount of Funding

Award ceiling: $7,500,000 per project
Award floor: $500,000 per project
Project period: Up to 5 years
Estimated number of awards: 25
Estimated total program funding: $150,000,000

Who Can Apply

Applications may be submitted by federally recognized Indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHE) who have ever been allocated Indian Housing Block Grant formula funding.

Eligibility for Alaska tribes is limited to Alaska Native Indian Block Grant recipients that received IHBG grants in fiscal year (FY) 2005. Alaska Native tribes that are required to designate a TDHE in Alaska for their IHBG formula program may not apply directly for funding under this opportunity.

Preference is given to projects that address climate change and to projects located in a Promise Zone.

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

What This Program Funds

Buildings and Facilities • Equipment • New Program • Operating Costs and Staffing

Application Process

Application instructions, requirements, and other information can be found in the funding announcement.

Applicant frequently asked questions

Contact

For program questions:
IHBGCompetitiveProgram@hud.gov

Rural Awards

Past awards communities received in fiscal year (FY) 2023 can be found on the program website.

Topics This Program Addresses

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians • Housing and Homelessness • Infrastructure