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The Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program is a discretionary HUD funding opportunity that provides competitive grant awards to support affordable housing in Indian Country under Title I of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA), as amended (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.), with implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 1000. The goal is to help eligible Indian tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) develop, maintain, and operate affordable housing in safe and healthy environments on reservations and in other Indian areas, with grant funds required to primarily benefit low-income Indian families. HUD frames this NOFO as a way to invest in strong, viable housing projects that can directly respond to well-documented housing shortages and substandard conditions in tribal communities.
HUD specifically ties the need for this funding to its 2017 study on tribal housing needs, which found that housing conditions in tribal areas are substantially worse than for other U.S. households and that overcrowding is especially severe. The study estimated that, just in the 2013 to 2015 period, about 68,000 new units were needed to reduce overcrowding and replace physically deteriorating homes. Against that backdrop, HUD is using the additional funds made available by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-42, approved March 9, 2024), and potentially other future authorities, to push investments that measurably expand or preserve the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low-income Indian families.
In terms of what HUD wants to fund, the NOFO emphasizes activities that lead to tangible housing outcomes. Priority is given to projects that spur new construction and rehabilitation, with HUD also weighing local housing need and the applicant’s administrative capacity to carry out the work. New construction is strongly encouraged because it increases the number of units available and directly addresses the housing shortage. Rehabilitation is also encouraged because it extends the useful life of existing affordable units and reduces substandard conditions. HUD additionally encourages the acquisition of existing housing units when it increases housing stock, as well as essential affordable housing-related infrastructure projects that enable future construction or rehabilitation. While these categories are prioritized, applicants may still propose other eligible NAHASDA activities, as long as they fit within NAHASDA and 24 CFR part 1000 and primarily benefit low-income Indian households.
A recurring theme in the NOFO is that HUD wants projects to be part of a broader, thoughtful strategy rather than isolated one-off efforts. Tribes and TDHEs are encouraged to submit proposals tied to a comprehensive plan to address local housing problems such as overcrowding, aging and deteriorating units, and accessibility barriers for people with disabilities, where relevant. HUD also encourages long-term planning that connects the proposed project to wider community priorities, including future infrastructure development and economic development opportunities, signaling that stronger applications will likely show how the project fits into a holistic approach to community housing stability and growth.
The program is competitive and scored. Applications that pass initial screening and threshold review will be rated, and HUD will make awards in rank order based on application scores. HUD also notes it may issue a supplemental or separate NOFO if needed, for example, to ensure all appropriated funds are awarded. Oversight and administration of the program sits with HUD’s Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) within the Office of Public and Indian Housing, and grantees must comply with all NAHASDA and 24 CFR part 1000 requirements throughout implementation.
Eligibility is limited to Indian tribes (as defined in section 4(13) of NAHASDA) and TDHEs (as defined in section 4(22) of NAHASDA) that have ever received IHBG formula allocations. If a TDHE applies on behalf of one or more tribes, the application must include the required tribal authorization documentation, such as a tribal certification or resolution on official letterhead. HUD will accept existing Indian Housing Plan (IHP) certifications that already delegate authority to the TDHE to submit an IHP or application on the tribe’s behalf without prior tribal review, but that documentation must be included with the application. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards under this announcement.
Key opportunity details included in the source information are: Funding Opportunity Number FR 6800 N 48; CFDA (Assistance Listing) 14.867; agency is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; opportunity category is Discretionary; funding instrument is a Grant; activity category is Housing; expected number of awards is 25; and the maximum award amount (ceiling) is $7,500,000. The original application closing date listed is August 29, 2024.Apply for FR 6800 N 48
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.867.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-05-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-08-29. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program (HUD) - FAQs
1. What is the IHBG Competitive Grant Program?
The Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It provides competitive grant awards to support affordable housing in Indian Country under Title I of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA), as amended (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.), with implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 1000.
2. What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to help eligible Indian tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) develop, maintain, and operate affordable housing in safe and healthy environments on reservations and in other Indian areas. HUD frames this NOFO as an investment in strong, viable housing projects that respond to documented housing shortages and substandard housing conditions in tribal communities.
3. Who is the federal agency offering the grant?
The agency is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Oversight and administration are handled by HUD's Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) within the Office of Public and Indian Housing.
4. Is this a formula grant or a competitive grant?
This opportunity is competitive. After initial screening and threshold review, applications are rated and HUD makes awards in rank order based on application scores.
5. What law and regulations govern this program?
The program is authorized under NAHASDA (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.) and implemented through HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 1000. Grantees must comply with NAHASDA and 24 CFR part 1000 requirements throughout implementation.
6. Why is HUD funding this program now?
HUD ties the need for this funding to its 2017 study on tribal housing needs, which found substantially worse housing conditions in tribal areas compared with other U.S. households, with especially severe overcrowding. The study estimated that about 68,000 new units were needed during the 2013 to 2015 period to reduce overcrowding and replace physically deteriorating homes. HUD is using additional funds made available by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law 118-42, approved March 9, 2024), and potentially other future authorities, to expand or preserve decent, safe, and sanitary housing for low-income Indian families.
7. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to:
- Indian tribes (as defined in section 4(13) of NAHASDA), and
- Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) (as defined in section 4(22) of NAHASDA)
Eligible applicants must be entities that have ever received IHBG formula allocations.
8. Can a TDHE apply on behalf of a tribe?
Yes. If a TDHE applies on behalf of one or more tribes, the application must include required tribal authorization documentation (such as a tribal certification or resolution on official letterhead).
9. What documentation is required when a TDHE applies for a tribe?
The NOFO indicates the application must include the required tribal authorization documentation, such as a tribal certification or resolution on official letterhead. HUD will also accept existing Indian Housing Plan (IHP) certifications that already delegate authority to the TDHE to submit an IHP or application on the tribe's behalf without prior tribal review, but that documentation must be included with the application.
10. Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply for or receive awards under this announcement.
11. What types of activities does HUD want to fund?
The NOFO emphasizes activities that lead to tangible housing outcomes. Priority is given to projects that spur:
- New construction (strongly encouraged),
- Rehabilitation (encouraged),
- Acquisition of existing housing units when it increases housing stock, and
- Essential affordable housing-related infrastructure projects that enable future construction or rehabilitation.
Applicants may also propose other eligible NAHASDA activities as long as they fit within NAHASDA and 24 CFR part 1000 and primarily benefit low-income Indian households.
12. Why does HUD strongly encourage new construction?
New construction is strongly encouraged because it increases the number of housing units available and directly addresses the housing shortage in tribal communities.
13. Why does HUD encourage rehabilitation?
Rehabilitation is encouraged because it extends the useful life of existing affordable units and helps reduce substandard housing conditions.
14. Are infrastructure projects eligible?
Yes. HUD encourages essential affordable housing-related infrastructure projects when they enable future construction or rehabilitation.
15. Are applicants limited only to the priority categories?
No. While HUD prioritizes new construction, rehabilitation, acquisition (when it increases housing stock), and enabling infrastructure, applicants may propose other eligible NAHASDA activities as long as they align with NAHASDA and 24 CFR part 1000 and primarily benefit low-income Indian households.
16. Who must primarily benefit from the grant-funded activities?
Grant funds are required to primarily benefit low-income Indian families.
17. What does HUD mean by "tangible housing outcomes"?
Based on the NOFO description, HUD is looking for projects that measurably expand or preserve the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary housing. The NOFO emphasizes outcomes such as increasing units through construction, preserving units through rehabilitation, increasing housing stock through acquisition, and enabling housing production through critical infrastructure.
18. Does HUD prefer one-off projects or broader strategies?
HUD encourages projects that are part of a broader, thoughtful strategy rather than isolated one-off efforts. Tribes and TDHEs are encouraged to tie proposals to a comprehensive plan addressing local housing problems (such as overcrowding, aging/deteriorating units, and accessibility barriers where relevant) and to show how the project connects to wider community priorities like infrastructure and economic development.
19. What factors does HUD consider when scoring applications?
The NOFO indicates HUD will weigh local housing need and the applicant's administrative capacity to carry out the work. The program is competitive and scored, with awards made in rank order based on application scores after passing screening and threshold review.
20. What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) listed is $7,500,000.
21. How many awards does HUD expect to make?
The expected number of awards is 25.
22. What is the funding instrument and opportunity category?
The funding instrument is a Grant, and the opportunity category is Discretionary.
23. What is the program's Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is 14.867.
24. What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR 6800 N 48.
25. When is the application due?
The original application closing date listed is August 29, 2024.
26. How does HUD decide who receives awards?
HUD screens applications and conducts a threshold review. Applications that pass are rated, and HUD makes awards in rank order based on application scores.
27. Could HUD release another NOFO for the same funding?
Yes. HUD notes it may issue a supplemental or separate NOFO if needed, for example, to ensure all appropriated funds are awarded.
28. What kinds of housing challenges is the NOFO trying to address?
HUD highlights well-documented housing shortages and substandard conditions in tribal communities, including severe overcrowding and physically deteriorating homes, as discussed in HUD's 2017 study on tribal housing needs.
29. Where are funded projects expected to take place?
The funding is intended to support affordable housing in Indian Country, including on reservations and in other Indian areas, consistent with NAHASDA and 24 CFR part 1000.
30. What ongoing requirements apply after an award is made?
Grantees must comply with all NAHASDA and 24 CFR part 1000 requirements throughout implementation, and the program is overseen by HUD's Office of Native American Programs (ONAP).
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