In an ongoing effort to expand what is being called “safe housing” alternatives, the Housing and Urban Development Department is offering up to $83 million in grants for Tribal projects nationally. The Indian Community American Block Grant American Rescue plan is targeting 74 tribal communities across the country. In a statement, Adrianna Todman, HUD deputy secretary, said the idea behind the grants is to ensure that every person living in a Tribal community has the “security of a healthy home and community.” In New Mexico, the Santee Sioux Tribal Housing Authority is receiving just a little over $1 million to rehabilitate 36 housing units. The Laguna Housing Development is slated to receive around $1 million for the construction of three modular homes; while the Mescalero Apache Tribe is getting the same amount to build 40 affordable homes. Half a dozen new homes will be built by the Picuris Pueblo Indian Tribe, due to a $1 million grant; with the Pueblo de Cochiti Housing Authority getting just over $1 million to rehabilitate 35 existing homes. Just over $848,000 is going to Tamaya Housing Incorporated for a series of infrastructure projects, including the completion of new septic tank system. Two of the largest grants nationally, at $3.4 million each, are going to the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma for infrastructure work; and the Ogala Sioux Tribe, also in Oklahoma, for the replacement of aging infrastructure, allowing for some 30 homes to be connected to a fresh water supply. The Ogala Tribe will also use its grant funding to upgrade nearly 100 housing units. The vast majority of Indian Community block grants were awarded to tribes and communities located in the western states. In two earlier rounds at the end of last year, HUD awarded a combined $126 million for similar Tribal community housing projects. By Garry Boulard
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