Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program
At a glance
Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The application deadline was January 24, 2023. Individual awards are listed as $500K – $7.5M, with about 25 awards expected and $129M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include federally recognized tribal governments and native american tribal organizations. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 14.867 (Indian Housing Block Grants).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Jul 26, 2022
- Close date
- Jan 24, 2023
- Award floor
- $500,000
- Award ceiling
- $7,500,000
- Est. total funding
- $129,248,141
- Expected awards
- 25
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
The following entities are eligible to apply: Indian Tribes (as defined under section 4(13) of NAHASDA) and; Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) (as defined under 4(22) of NAHASDA) that have ever been allocated formula funding. Applications submitted by a TDHE on behalf of an Indian tribe(s) must include a tribal certification(s) or resolution(s) on official letterhead authorizing the TDHE to apply on behalf of the tribe(s). HUD will accept existing Indian Housing Plan (IHP) certifications that state that the tribe has delegated to the TDHE the authority to submit an IHP or application on behalf of the tribe without prior review by the tribe. The certification(s) or resolution(s) must be submitted with the application. See Section IV.B.2.l. An Indian tribe that authorizes a TDHE to apply on its behalf may not also submit its own application for funding. Such application will not be evaluated. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
Under the program, eligible Indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) receive grants to carry out a range of affordable housing activities. Grant funds may be used to develop, maintain, and operate affordable housing in safe and healthy environments on Indian reservations and in other Indian areas and carry out other affordable housing activities. Grant funds must be used to primarily benefit low-income Indian families.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 14.867
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Department of Housing and Urban Development
IHBGCompetitiveProgram@hud.gov
202 708 0667
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Federally recognized tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $500k – $7.5m, total estimated program funding is $129,248,141 and the agency expects to make about 25 awards.
How do I apply for “Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity FR-6600-N-48), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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- Est. close
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- Est. close
- Nov 16, 2026 (est.)
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- $500K – $2M
- Est. close
- Feb 17, 2027 (est.)
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