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Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages

ID: FR-6700-N-23 • Type: Posted

Description

The primary objective of the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program is the development of viable Indian and Alaska Native communities, including the creation of decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities primarily for persons of low-and moderate-incomes. See the ICDBG regulations at 24 CFR 1003.2, the full text of which is available at 24 CFR part 1003.a. Single Purpose Grants. Projects funded by the ICDBG program must principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons (24 CFR 1003.208). These are competitive grants and are the subject of this NOFO.b. Imminent Threat Grants. Projects funded with Imminent Threat grant funds are to address issues that have an immediate negative impact on public health or safety of tribal residents.You do not have to apply for an Imminent Threat grant by the deadline established in this NOFO. These funds are awarded on a first-come first-serve basis until the amount set aside for this purpose is expended. The Imminent Threat request must be submitted to the Area Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) for your region in accordance with ONAP Program Guidance 2018-04, Imminent Threat Grants and the requirements in 24 CFR part 1003 subpart E.
Background
The Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program aims to develop viable Indian and Alaska Native communities. This includes creating decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities primarily for low- and moderate-income individuals. The program supports HUD’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026, particularly the goal of promoting equitable community development that generates wealth-building for underserved communities, especially for communities of color.

Grant Details
Projects funded by the ICDBG program must principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. The program also provides Imminent Threat grants to address immediate negative impacts on public health or safety of tribal residents. The NOFO includes changes from previous NOFOs such as updates in available funds, eligibility requirements, and review criteria. The program definitions include terms like 'Eligible Community Based Development Organization,' 'Low- and Moderate-Income beneficiary,' 'Tribal Resolution,' among others.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages. The program-specific requirements highlight specifics applicable to ICDBG applicants, including advancing racial equity. Applicants must align their application to the applicable strategic goals and objectives from HUD’s Strategic Plan. Additionally, there are threshold eligibility requirements that must be met for an application to be reviewed, rated, and ranked.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for projects considered under this NOFO cannot exceed 5 years. Applicants may request a shorter period of performance based on the proposed project(s) for ICDBG funding. Costs must be incurred during the identified period of performance on the grant award or addendum.

Grant Value
$75,000,000 is available through this NOFO with approximately 80 awards expected to be made. The minimum award amount per project period is $500,000 while the maximum award amount per project period is $5,000,000.

Place of Performance
The ICDBG regulations specify how funds will be allocated among the six Area ONAPs: Alaska, Eastern Woodlands, Northern Plains, Northwest, Southern Plains, and Southwest.
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Overview

Agency
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Category of Funding
Housing
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
14.862 - Indian Community Development Block Grant Program
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 6/22/23 the Department of Housing and Urban Development posted grant opportunity FR-6700-N-23 for Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages with funding of $75.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 14.862 Indian Community Development Block Grant Program. It is expected that 80 total grants will be made worth between $500,000 and $5.0 million.

Timing

Posted Date
June 22, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Oct. 5, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on
Last Updated
Aug. 9, 2023, 10:49 a.m. EDT
Version
2

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Info
An applicant must be eligible as an Indian tribe (or as a tribal organization), as required by 24 CFR 1003.5, by the application submission date.Tribes: Eligible applicants are any Indian tribe, band, group, or nation, including Alaska Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos, and any Alaska Native village of the United States which is considered an eligible recipient under Title I of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450) or which had been an eligible recipient under the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 (31 U.S.C. 1221). Eligible recipients under the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act will be determined by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and eligible recipients under the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 are those that have been determined eligible by the Department of Treasury, Office of Revenue Sharing. For more information, see “Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs” (87 Fed. Reg. 4636, January 28, 2022, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-01-28/pdf/2022-01789.pdf).Tribal Organizations: Tribal organizations which are eligible under Title I of the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act may apply on behalf of any Indian tribe, band, group, nation, or Alaska Native village eligible under that act for funds under this NOFO when one or more of these entities have authorized the tribal organization to do so through concurring resolutions. Such resolutions must accompany the application for funding. Eligible tribal organizations under Title I of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act will be determined by the Bureau of Indian Affairs or the Indian Health Service, as appropriate. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$5,000,000
Floor
$500,000
Estimated Program Funding
$75,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
80

Contacts

Contact
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Contact Email
onap-icdbg@hud.gov
Email Description
ONAP Grants Management Director
Contact Phone
(202) 708-0667
Additional Information Site
https://www.hud.gov/grants/

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