Indian Housing Block Grants

 

The Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) program is authorized under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.) (NAHASDA). Regulations for the program, which are found at 24 CFR Part 1000, were written by HUD in negotiation with Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs). The grants, which are awarded based on a formula to Tribes and TDHEs, fund a range of affordable housing activities that primarily benefit low-income American Indian and Alaska Native families living in Indian Country and include activities that: 1) assist and promote affordable housing activities to develop, maintain, and operate affordable housing in safe and healthy environments on Indian reservations and in other Indian areas for occupancy by low-income Indian families; 2) coordinate activities to provide housing for Indian tribes and their members and to promote self-sufficiency and their members; 3) plan for and integrate infrastructure resources for Indian tribes with housing development for Indian tribes.

Active 14.867 Office of Public and Indian Housing, Department of Housing and Urban Development A - Formula Grants; B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 Native American Housing Block Grant (NAHBG) program is projected to assist 5,065 families by either building, acquiring, or substantially rehabilitating their homes. Native American Housing Block Grant (NAHBG) program assisted 5,963 families by either building, acquiring, or substantially rehabilitating their homes.
Fiscal Year 2017 Native American Housing Block Grant (NAHBG) program is projected to assist 5,963 families by either building, acquiring, or substantially rehabilitating their homes.
Fiscal Year 2018 In Fiscal Year 2018: 617 affordable housing units were built or acquired using IHBG funds; 3,689 affordable housing units were rehabilitated with IHBG funds; 37,325 affordable housing units, which were originally built or acquired with funding provided under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, were maintained and operated by IHBG recipients; 55 acres of land were purchased for the development of affordable housing; and planning and administrative expenses accounted for approximately 15 percent of total IHBG expenditures.
Fiscal Year 2019 Based on reported data, 521 affordable housing units were build or acquired; 3,644 affordable housing units were rehabilitated; and 39,545 affordable housing units, which were originally build or acquired with funding provided under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, were maintained and operated by IHBG recipients.
Fiscal Year 2020 In FY 2020, more than 500 affordable housing units were built or acquired and almost 4,700 affordable housing units were rehabilitated. Pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Public Law 116-136), IHBG grantees can use funds specifically to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19, including to maintain normal operations and to fund eligible affordable housing activities under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) during the period that an IHBG grantee’s program is impacted by COVID-19.
Fiscal Year 2021 HUD awarded $654 million for the Indian Housing Block Grant program; fulfilling its trust obligations by providing adequate housing to low-income American Indian and Alaska Native families .
Fiscal Year 2023 HUD awarded more than $794 million in grants; fulfilling its trust obligations by providing adequate housing to low-income American Indian and Alaska Native families. The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. §4101 et seq.) (NAHASDA), U.S.C. , Statute ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Public Law 117-103
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Public Law 117-328 Indian tribes (as defined under section 4(13) of NAHASDA); Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) (as defined under 4(22) of NAHASDA) The primary beneficiaries of funds are families that meet the criteria of NAHASDA and 24 CFR 1000.104. Formula grants: In accordance with NAHASDA Sec. 201, NAHASDA-eligible Indian tribes interested must submit an Indian Housing Plan (IHP) no later than 75 days before the beginning of each tribal program year. The IHP must meet the requirements outlined in 24 CFR Subpart C. Competitive grants: Applicants must submit information outlined in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. IHBG formula grants: The environmental effects of each activity carried out with assistance under this part must be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321) and the related authorities listed in HUD's implementing regulations at 24 CFR parts 50 and 58. An environmental review does not have to be completed prior to HUD approval of an IHP. IHBG competitive grants: Applicants must comply with HUD environmental review requirements, in accordance with 24 CFR 1000.18-1000.24. An eligible grant recipient can assume environmental responsibilities under 24 CFR part 58 or decline to assume environmental responsibilities and request HUD perform the review under 24 CFR part 50, in accordance with 24 CFR 1000.20(a). An environmental review, all required notifications, and approval of the request for release of funds and certification when applicable under 24 CFR part 58 or HUD's approval of the project or activity under 24 CFR part 50, must be completed before a recipient may acquire, rehabilitate, convert, lease, demolish, repair or construct property, or commit HUD or local funds (non-HUD funds) for these activities in conjunction with the proposed project. Environmental review resources including training, guidance, forms, sample letters and worksheets are available on the HUD Exchange at: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/environmental-review/. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Eligible grant recipients must submit an Indian Housing Plan (IHP) to HUD, except as provided in section 101 (b)(2) of NAHASDA, no later than 75 days before the beginning of a Tribal program year. Upon approval of the IHP, and as soon as a Congressional release has been obtained, HUD's Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) sends the applicant an award letter and a grant agreement to sign and return. If the grant recipient does not have one, it has to establish an account in HUD's Line of Credit Control System (LOCCS). IHBG formula grants: eligible grant recipients must submit an Indian Housing Plan (IHP) to HUD, except as provided in section 101(b)(2) of NAHASDA no later than 75 days before the beginning of a tribal program year. From 60 to 90 days. Not applicable. Not applicable. IHBG funds must be used in accordance with the affordable housing activities established in section 202 of NAHASDA. Some of the eligible activities include housing development, operating and modernization of existing housing, housing services to eligible families and individuals, housing management services, crime prevention and safety activities, and model activities that provide creative approaches to solving affordable housing problems in Indian Country. IHBG funds must be used in accordance with the affordable housing activities established in section 202 of NAHASDA. Some of the eligible activities include housing development, operating and modernization of existing housing, housing services to eligible families and individuals, housing management services, crime prevention and safety activities, and model activities that provide creative approaches to solving affordable housing problems in Indian Country. Performance Reports: As required by NAHASDA Sec. 404 and 24 CFR 1000.514, all IHBG grantees must submit an Annual Performance Report (APR) within 90 days of the end of the recipient's program year. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503 Audit requirements for IHBG recipients are also outlined in NAHASDA Sections 405-406 and 24 CFR 1000.544. In accordance with 24 CFR 1000.552, IHBG recipients must retain records for 3 years from the end of the tribal program year during which the funds were expended. Statutory Formula: IHBG formula requirements are established in 24 CFR 1000 Subpart D--Allocation Formula

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. IHBG grant funds not used in one fiscal year can be used in any subsequent fiscal year (NAHASDA sec. 203(g)). Upon execution of grant agreements, funds are drawn from HUD's financial system as needed to complete approved activities. None. Inquiries should be addressed to the Administrator, HUD's Office of Native American Programs at the appropriate local Area Office. For more information, see https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih Hilary Atkin
451 7th Street SW, Room 4108
Washington, DC 20410 US
Hilary.C.Atkin@hud.gov
Phone: 2024023427 https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/ih/grants/ihbg 86-0313-0-1-604 (Formula Grants) FY 22$770,000,000.00; FY 23 est $796,000,000.00; FY 24 est $820,000,000.00; FY 21$866,166,400.00; FY 20$1,152,361,000.00; FY 19$649,975,000.00; FY 18$646,000,000.00; - (Project Grants) FY 22$116,000,000.00; FY 23 est $129,000,000.00; FY 24 est $300,000,000.00; FY 21$96,013,382.00; FY 20$0.00; FY 19$0.00; - In FY 2023, formula grants ranged from $87,000 to $73 million. 24 CFR Part 1000--Native American Housing Activities Fiscal Year 2018 Citizen Potawatomi Nation (Oklahoma): The Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) carried out a very successful IHBG-funded affordable housing project that incorporated residential geothermal heat pumps for low-income tribal houses for vulnerable elderly tribal members. CPN’s early investments in geothermal, energy efficiency, and solar PV power have decreased the Tribe’s operating and maintenance costs leading to the financial flexibility necessary to develop creative, affordable housing units for their vulnerable aging community. Squamish Tribe (Washington): The Squamish Tribe used IHBG funds to develop its Woolly Dog Project. The project entails the construction of 12 homes, seven homes which have been completed and are occupied by families, and another five that are currently under construction. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (Michigan): The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the Shirley Goudreau Elder Housing Complex. The complex was developed using structurally insulated panels to ensure that it is energy efficient. It also features a community space, a large dining room, and a commercial kitchen, where the Tribe’s elder meal program will soon relocate.
Fiscal Year 2020 Some of the eligible activities include housing development, operation and modernization of existing housing, housing services to eligible families and individuals, housing management services, crime prevention and safety activities, and model activities that provide creative approaches to solving affordable housing problems in Indian Country.