Monday, May 22, 2023
Executive Summary:
- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $95 million to 55 communities through the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program.
- The ICDBG program is a competitive grant initiative designed to support a variety of eligible activities in reservations and related areas.
- Activities supported by the ICDBG program include housing rehabilitation, land acquisition, construction and repair of roads, development of water and sewer facilities, and the construction of single or multipurpose community buildings.
- The aim of this funding is to create safer and healthier living environments and foster thriving families in Tribal communities.
Unedited Press Release Text:
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $95 million to 55 communities through the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program. Grant funds may be used for infrastructure, community facilities, housing rehabilitation, economic development, and more to support Native American and Alaskan Native families on Indian reservations and in other Indian areas.
“The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to sharing resources with Tribal communities so they can meet their own unique needs,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “The funding announced today will help make Tribal communities safer, healthier, and help families thrive.”
The ICDBG program is a competitive grant that provides a range of eligible activities on reservations and related areas. Eligible activities include housing rehabilitation, land acquisition, roads, water and sewer facilities, and single or multipurpose community buildings.
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SOURCE: https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_23_099
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