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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), administered through the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) within HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing. It is authorized under Title I of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) and is designed to help eligible tribal communities develop, maintain, and operate affordable housing in safe and healthy environments on reservations and in other Indian areas. A core requirement is that the funded activities must primarily benefit low-income Indian families.
This competitive program is separate from, and in addition to, IHBG formula funding. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328), Congress provided $150,000,000 specifically for competitive awards to eligible IHBG recipients. HUD frames this funding as a way to support strong, viable projects that can begin to address persistent and well-documented housing challenges in Indian Country, including severe overcrowding and deteriorated housing conditions. HUD cites a 2017 study on tribal housing needs, which found that housing conditions in tribal areas are substantially worse than for U.S. households overall and estimated that, in the 2013 to 2015 period alone, about 68,000 additional units would have been needed to reduce overcrowding and replace physically failing units.
HUD will prioritize applications that directly spur housing construction and rehabilitation, while also taking into account the level of housing need and the applicant's administrative capacity to successfully carry out the work. The strongest emphasis is on new affordable housing construction that increases the total number of units available to low-income Indian families and helps reduce the overall housing shortage. HUD also encourages rehabilitation projects that extend the useful life of existing housing and address substandard conditions. In addition, the NOFO highlights acquisition of existing units when it increases affordable housing stock, and it supports certain housing-related infrastructure projects when they are necessary to enable future construction or rehabilitation (for example, infrastructure that makes housing development feasible). Although these are the priority areas, applicants may still propose other eligible NAHASDA activities, as long as they meet program rules and the low-income benefit requirement.
Applicants are encouraged to treat the proposed project as part of a broader, long-term, and community-driven housing strategy rather than a standalone effort. HUD specifically signals interest in projects tied to comprehensive planning that addresses multiple local housing challenges such as overcrowding, replacement of deteriorating units, and accessibility needs for individuals with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants are also encouraged to demonstrate how their proposal fits into holistic planning that considers future infrastructure buildout, economic development opportunities, and other community priorities that affect the long-term success of housing investments.
Awards will be made through a competitive rating and ranking process. Applications first must pass initial screening and a threshold review; those that pass are scored, and funding is awarded in rank order based on scores. HUD also notes it may issue a supplemental or separate NOFO if needed to ensure all appropriated funds are awarded. All grantees must comply with NAHASDA requirements and HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 1000.
Eligibility is limited to Indian tribes (as defined in NAHASDA) and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) that have ever received IHBG formula allocations. If a TDHE applies on behalf of one or more tribes, the application must include formal tribal authorization documentation (such as a certification or resolution on official letterhead). HUD will accept certain existing Indian Housing Plan (IHP) certifications that already delegate to the TDHE the authority to submit an IHP or application without prior tribal review, but the relevant certification or resolution still must be included with the application materials. A tribe cannot submit its own application if it has authorized its TDHE to apply on its behalf; if both submit, HUD will not evaluate the tribe's separate application. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards.
Key program details listed in the opportunity include a funding opportunity number of FR 6700 N 48, Assistance Listing (CFDA) 14.867, an expected 25 awards, and a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $7,500,000 per grant. The original application closing date listed for this NOFO is April 19, 2024.Apply for FR 6700 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 2024-01-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-19. (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/ONAP) 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 is administered by HUD's Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) within the Office of Public and Indian Housing, and it supports eligible tribal communities in developing, maintaining, and operating affordable housing in safe and healthy environments on reservations and in other Indian areas.
2. What law authorizes this grant program?
The program is authorized under Title I of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA).
3. What is the primary purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to help eligible tribal communities address affordable housing needs, including issues like overcrowding and deteriorated housing conditions, through eligible NAHASDA activities.
4. Who must benefit from activities funded under this program?
A core requirement is that funded activities must primarily benefit low-income Indian families.
5. Is this the same as IHBG formula funding?
No. This competitive program is separate from, and in addition to, IHBG formula funding.
6. How much funding did Congress provide for competitive awards under this opportunity?
Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328), Congress provided $150,000,000 specifically for competitive awards to eligible IHBG recipients.
7. What housing needs is HUD trying to address through this competition?
HUD describes this funding as supporting strong, viable projects that begin to address persistent housing challenges in Indian Country, including severe overcrowding and deteriorated housing. HUD cites a 2017 study on tribal housing needs that found housing conditions in tribal areas are substantially worse than for U.S. households overall and estimated that about 68,000 additional units would have been needed in the 2013 to 2015 period to reduce overcrowding and replace physically failing units.
8. What types of projects will HUD prioritize?
HUD will prioritize applications that directly spur housing construction and rehabilitation. The strongest emphasis is on new affordable housing construction that increases the total number of units available to low-income Indian families and helps reduce the overall housing shortage.
9. Are rehabilitation projects eligible and encouraged?
Yes. HUD encourages rehabilitation projects that extend the useful life of existing housing and address substandard conditions.
10. Does the NOFO allow acquisition of existing housing units?
Yes. The NOFO highlights acquisition of existing units when it increases affordable housing stock.
11. Are housing-related infrastructure projects supported?
Yes, certain housing-related infrastructure projects are supported when they are necessary to enable future construction or rehabilitation (for example, infrastructure that makes housing development feasible).
12. Can applicants propose activities outside HUD's priority areas?
Yes. Although construction, rehabilitation, acquisition, and certain infrastructure projects are priority areas, applicants may still propose other eligible NAHASDA activities as long as they meet program rules and the requirement that activities primarily benefit low-income Indian families.
13. What will HUD consider besides the type of project?
HUD will take into account the level of housing need and the applicant's administrative capacity to successfully carry out the work, in addition to prioritizing construction and rehabilitation.
14. Does HUD expect the proposed project to be part of a larger plan?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to treat the proposed project as part of a broader, long-term, and community-driven housing strategy rather than a standalone effort.
15. What kind of planning connections does HUD want to see in an application?
HUD signals interest in projects tied to comprehensive planning that addresses multiple local housing challenges such as overcrowding, replacement of deteriorating units, and accessibility needs for individuals with disabilities where appropriate. HUD also encourages applicants to show how the proposal fits into holistic planning that considers future infrastructure buildout, economic development opportunities, and other community priorities that affect the long-term success of housing investments.
16. How are awards made under this program?
Awards are made through a competitive rating and ranking process. Applications must first pass initial screening and a threshold review. Applications that pass are scored, and funding is awarded in rank order based on scores.
17. Could HUD release another funding notice related to this appropriation?
HUD notes it may issue a supplemental or separate NOFO if needed to ensure all appropriated funds are awarded.
18. What regulations and program requirements apply to grantees?
All grantees must comply with NAHASDA requirements and HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 1000.
19. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Indian tribes (as defined in NAHASDA) and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) that have ever received IHBG formula allocations.
20. If a TDHE applies, what tribal documentation is required?
If a TDHE applies on behalf of one or more tribes, the application must include formal tribal authorization documentation (such as a certification or resolution on official letterhead).
21. Can HUD accept existing Indian Housing Plan (IHP) certifications as authorization for a TDHE to apply?
Yes. HUD will accept certain existing Indian Housing Plan (IHP) certifications that already delegate to the TDHE the authority to submit an IHP or application without prior tribal review, but the relevant certification or resolution still must be included with the application materials.
22. Can both a tribe and its TDHE submit separate applications for the same tribe?
No. A tribe cannot submit its own application if it has authorized its TDHE to apply on its behalf. If both submit, HUD will not evaluate the tribe's separate application.
23. Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to apply or receive awards.
24. What is the funding opportunity number for this NOFO?
The funding opportunity number is FR 6700 N 48.
25. What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is 14.867.
26. How many awards does HUD expect to make?
HUD expects to make approximately 25 awards.
27. What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $7,500,000 per grant.
28. What was the application closing date listed in the opportunity information provided?
The original application closing date listed for this NOFO is April 19, 2024.
29. Which HUD offices are responsible for administering this program?
HUD administers the program through the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) within HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing.
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