Tribal communities across the country are now in line to receive more than $52 million in funding for much-needed housing construction initiatives and other projects.
The money is coming through the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Indian Community Block Grant program and is going directly to nearly fifty Tribal communities.
The grant support, said Adrianne Todman, HUD Deputy Secretary, will “support our mission to ensure that every person has the security of a healthy, safe, and resilient home and community.”
In a statement, Todman added that HUD is anticipating “ongoing partnerships with Tribal communities to expand equity and opportunity and strengthen nation-to-nation relationships.”
The funding is going to Tribal communities in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin.
In New Mexico, three grants of just over $1 million each are going to the Isleta Pueblo Housing Authority for the building of two duplexes; the Ohkay Owingeh Housing Authority will rehabilitate 13 privately-owned homes; while the Pueblo of Zia is targeting the construction of seven new homes.
Earlier this year, HUD committed itself to some $450 million in Indian Housing Block Grants for a wide range of housing development, maintenance and modernization in Tribal communities.
By Garry Boulard
