Indian Housing Block Grants
- Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program
- Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) - Competitive Grant Program
- Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Program--Competitive Grants
- Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program
- Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) - Competitive Grant Program
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. HUD fulfills this mission through high ethical standards, management and accountability, and by forming partnerships with community organizations.
Program Accomplishments
A variety of affordable housing activities that include, operating of 1937 housing units, development of new rental and homeownership housing, rehabilitation of existing units, housing counseling, housing management, and crime prevention.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Affordable housing activities such as: Indian Housing Assistance; Development; Housing Services; Housing Management Services; Crime Prevention and Safety Activities; and Model Activities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Indian tribes or tribally designated housing entities (TDHE) (to be eligible for Indian housing block grant funds the tribe or TDHE must submit an Indian housing plan that is in compliance with the requirements of Section 102 of NAHASDA).
Beneficiary Eligibility
Primarily low-income families and in limited cases, over-income families may be eligible.
Credentials/Documentation
Recipients shall comply with requirements and standards of OMB Circular No. A-133, and specified sections of 24 CFR 85. A Self-governance Indian tribe (Public Law 93- 638) may certify that its administrative requirements meet or exceed the comparable requirements of OMB Circular No. A-133 and 24 CFR 85.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
None.
Award Procedures
None.
Deadlines
Indian housing plans must be submitted prior to July 1st of each Federal Fiscal Year.
Authorization
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA), Public Law 104-330 as amended October 21, 1998; December 27, 2000; November 13, 2002; October 30, 2004; December 22, 2005; and August 8, 2005.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
None.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Amounts made available for assistance will be allocated to Indian tribes in compliance with the requirements under NAHASDA.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Indian Housing Block Grant funds are drawn down from the Treasury based on need using an electronic fund transfer disbursement and information system. Within 2 years of grant award, no less than 90 percent of the grant must be obligated.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Recipients are required to submit Grantee Expenditure Data and an Annual Report.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal Awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for the year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Cut off at end of fiscal year or calendar in which all master file events are closed out.
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-0313-0-1-604.
Obigations
(Grants) FY 07 $617,265,000; FY 08 est $621,770,000; and FY 09 est $620,750,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$25,000 to $89,260,522; $1,715,679.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
24 CFR 1000.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Inquiries should be addressed to the Administrator, Office of Native American Programs at the appropriate area office (see Catalog Address Appendix IV for HUD Office of Native American Programs area office addresses in Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Seattle, Oklahoma City and Anchorage).
Headquarters Office
Headquarters Office of Native American Programs, 451 Seventh Street, S.W., Room 4126, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 401-7914.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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