Indian Community Development Block Grant Program

 

The purpose of the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program is the development of viable American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including the creation of decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities primarily for persons with low- and moderate-incomes.

Active 14.862 Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 The program will provide funding for housing rehabilitation, mold remediation, new construction, infrastructure, community facilities, reducing imminent threats, and economic development in tribal communities. HUD awarded $56.5 million to 77 Native American communities throughout the country to improve housing conditions and stimulate community development for residents, including funding construction projects and local jobs. The ICDBG grants helps supports a wide range of community development and affordable housing activities. The goal of the program is to develop viable Indian and Alaska Native communities, including neighborhoods with decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities. Communities can use the grants to rehab or build new housing; to buy land for housing; for infrastructure projects such as roads, water and sewer facilities; and to spur economic development including jobs.
Fiscal Year 2017 The program will provide funding for housing rehabilitation, mold remediation, new construction, infrastructure, community facilities, reducing imminent threats, and economic development in 5400 tribal communities. HUD awarded around $56 million to 80 Native American tribes throughout the country to improve housing conditions and to stimulate economic development in their communities. The ICDBG program helps supports a wide range of community development and affordable housing activities, from new housing for individual families to community amenities like rec centers or water lines. With a deep need for more affordable housing in tribal communities, most of this year’s project winners will use their ICDBG funds to build homes or to rehabilitate dilapidated housing, in order to alleviate homelessness, relieve overcrowding, and avoid members having to leave their community – spurring jobs and economic development along the way. Many tribes will also use the funds for other community needs.
Fiscal Year 2018 3200 tribal communities.
Fiscal Year 2019 Under the FY 2019 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), funds will be used to support 107 projects on Tribal lands such as new a drive-thru pharmacy, a new building for the local Boys & Girls Club of America, repairs to a wastewater lagoon, and infrastructure necessary for a new housing development.
Fiscal Year 2020 Under the FY 2020 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), funds will be used to support 107 projects on Tribal lands such as new a drive-thru pharmacy, a new building for the local Boys & Girls Club of America, repairs to a wastewater lagoon, and infrastructure necessary for a new housing development.
Fiscal Year 2023 In May 2023, HUD awarded more than $95 million to 55 grantees. Some of the funded projects include: the construction of housing units, rehabilitation of existing housing units, and installation of a wastewater facility. Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Title I, 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Public Law 117-103
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Public Law 117-328 Eligible applicants are any Indian tribe, band, group, or nation, including Alaska Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos, and any Alaska native village of the United States which is considered an eligible recipient under Title I of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450) or which had been an eligible recipient under the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 (31 U.S.C. 1221). Eligible recipients under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act will be determined by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and eligible recipients under the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 are those that have been determined eligible by the Department of Treasury, Office of Revenue Sharing. Tribal organizations which are eligible under Title I of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act may apply on behalf of any Indian tribe, band, group, nation, or Alaska native village eligible under that act for funds under this part when one or more of these entities have authorized the tribal organization to do so through concurring resolutions. Such resolutions must accompany the application for funding. Eligible tribal organizations under Title I of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act will be determined by the Bureau of Indian Affairs or the Indian Health Service, as appropriate. An applicant must be eligible as an Indian tribe or as a tribal organization, as required by 24 CFR 1003.5, by the application deadline date of the NOFA. The primary beneficiaries are families that meet the criteria of NAHASDA and 24 CFR 1003.208. Tribal organizations: Tribal organizations applying on behalf of any Indian tribe, band, group, nation, or Alaska native village (see 24 CFR 1003.5) may only do so when one or more of these entities have authorized the tribal organization to do so through concurring resolutions. Such tribal resolutions must accompany the application for funding for both single-purpose and imminent threat grants. Single purpose grants: All applicants for ICDBG single purpose grants must certify by an official tribal resolution that it has met the citizen participation requirements of 24 CFR 1003.604. Imminent threat grants: Applications must include independent verification from a qualified third party not affiliated with the organization that the threat is urgent, exists at present, or will exist very soon and must be addressed immediately to save lives and reduce threats to health and safety. Such third parties could be representatives of the Indian Health Service (IHS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), State, county, or local officials, or engineers privately employed. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Single purpose grants: HUD reviews each application and responds to each application within the period outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. If HUD approves the application, HUD provides a agree agreement that the grantee must sign before it can access the funds through HUD's Line of Credit Control System (LOCCS). Imminent threat grants: HUD reviews each application in accordance with the applicable requirements of 24 CFR 1003.304. If HUD approves the application, HUD provides a agree agreement that the grantee must sign before it can access the funds through HUD's Line of Credit Control System (LOCCS). Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 60 to 90 days. Based on the information included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Not applicable. Single purpose grants are awarded competitively and are based on the factors and criteria included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Imminent threat grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for qualifying disasters and other emergencies. HUD uses the criteria defined in 24 CFR 1003.400 to evaluate requests for imminent threat grants funds. Two types of grants are available under the ICDBG program: single purpose grants and imminent threat grants. Single purpose grants are awarded competitively and are based on the factors and criteria included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Funds can be used for a range of affordable housing activities that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income American Indian and Alaska Native families. Imminent threat grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for qualifying disasters and other emergencies. Performance Reports: HUD will review each grantee's performance to determine whether the grantee: complied with the requirements of the statute, 24 CFR Part 1003, the grant agreement and other applicable laws and regulations; carried out its activities substantially as described in its application; made substantial progress in carrying out its approved program; continued capacity to carry out the approved activities in a timely manner; and has the capacity to undertake additional activities funded under this 24 CFR Part 1003. All ICDBG grants: Any costs paid with ICDBG funds which were not audited previously shall be subject to coverage in the grantee's next single audit performed in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F. The grantee may be required to repay HUD any disallowed costs based on the results of the audit, or on additional HUD reviews provided for in the closeout agreement. Not applicable. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. All ICDBG grants: The length of the project period is based on the Implementation Schedule (form HUD-4125) submitted by the applicant and approved by HUD. Costs and planned drawdowns must be incurred during the period of performance identified on the grant award. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Lump. Contact appropriate HUD Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) Area Office listed in: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih Hilary Atkin
451 7th Street SW, Rm. 4108
Washington, DC 20410 US
Hilary.C.Atkin@hud.gov
Phone: 202-402-3427 https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih/grants/icdbg 86-0313-0-1-604 (Project Grants) FY 22$53,369,096.00; FY 23 est $95,565,820.00; FY 24 est $75,000,000.00; FY 21$3,706,109.00; - In FY 2023, single purpose grants ranged from $600,000 to $4,000,000. 24 CFR Part 1003, "Community Development Block Grants for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages 2 CFR Part 200, "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Other ICDBG-related policies and guidance can be found at: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih/regs Fiscal Year 2017 The following are examples of funded projects: Single purpose grants: The Karuk Tribe in California will use its award to build a new 4,400-square-foot Workforce Development and Training Center. In Maine, the Penobscot Tribe will build 24 new senior rental housing units that are energy efficient in an apartment-type setting in order to help the unmet need for affordable senior housing. In Texas, the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe will improve the public water quality and pipeline-carrying capacity for more 89 homes and 12 nonresidential buildings on the east side of the Alabama-Coushatta Reservation. Imminent threat grant: The Newtok Village received $900,000 to relocate 12 homes from Newtok village to a new village site at Metarvik. A presidentially declared disaster designation was issued for the area in 2014 resulting from several storms along the Bering Sea Coast.