Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grants
Related Programs
Examples of Funded Projects
Maluohai Phase 3 on the island of Oahu - self-help technical assistance; Waiakea 6 on the island of Hawaii - infrastructure construction and low-interest loans; Kekaha Residence Lots on the island of Kauai - infrastructure construction, self-help technical assistance and subsidies.
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
Project activities that are underway include site and infrastructure improvements for new housing development, technical assistance to families for self-help construction, loan subsidies,and homeownership counseling and training. In FY 2007, 65 Native Hawaiian families received a new home under this program and 164 families were assisted with counseling and training services.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Eligible affordable housing activities are development, housing services, crime prevention and safety activities, and model activities.
NHHBG funds may only be used for eligible activities that are consistent with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands housing plan.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
The Department of Native Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) is the only eligible grant recipient.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Native Hawaiian families who are eligible to reside on the Hawaiian Home Lands.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Submission of Housing Plan.
Award Procedures
Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant funds are provided to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), the sole eligible grant recipient.
Deadlines
None.
Authorization
Hawaiian Homelands Homeownership Act of 2000, Section 513, Public law 106-569.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
None.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Grant funds are made available on an annual basis, subject to annual congressional appropriations.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
All Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant funds are provided to DHHL. There are no matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Annual grants.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Annual performance reports to HUD.
Audits
Compliance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
Records
Grant files are maintained by HUD for one year after grant closeout and destroyed six years after grant closeout pursuant to the HUD Records Disposition Handbook.
Financial Information
Account Identification
86-0235-0-1-604.
Obigations
FY 07 $8,377,770; FY 08 est $8,700,000; and FY 09 est $5,641,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Average $9 million per year.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Interim Rule published June 13, 2002. Final regulations effective December 29, 2003.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Claudine Allen, PIH/Office of Native American Programs, 500 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 3A, Honolulu, HI 96813. Telephone: (808) 522-8175 Ext. 223. E-mail: Claudine.C.Allen@hud.gov.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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