Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY 2026
At a glance
Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY 2026 is a forecasted federal grant opportunity from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The agency's forecast estimates an application due date of December 16, 2026; forecast dates can change. Individual awards are listed as $500K – $7.5M, with about 30 awards expected and $125M 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
- Jun 8, 2026
- Est. close date
- Dec 16, 2026
- Est. award date
- Apr 14, 2027
- Award floor
- $500,000
- Award ceiling
- $7,500,000
- Est. total funding
- $125,000,000
- Expected awards
- 30
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
- Fiscal year
- FY2026
Who can apply
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Indian tribes, as defined under Section 4(13) of NAHASDA that are allocated IHBG Formula funding.For Native Alaskan Tribes only: Pursuant to the General Provisions in the annual appropriations Act, only Native Alaskan Indian Housing Block Grant recipients that received IHBG grants in Fiscal Year 2005 are eligible to apply directly for funding under this NOFO. Native Alaskan Tribes that are required to designate a Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) in Alaska for their IHBG formula program may not apply directly for funding under this competition. Native Alaskan Tribes that choose to, but are not required to, designate a TDHE in Alaska for its IHBG formula program may apply for IHBG competitive funds directly.Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE), as defined under Section 4(22) of NAHASDA, that have ever been allocated IHBG formula funding. 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.
The Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) provides competitive grant opportunities to eligible IHBG formula recipients under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) to carry out eligible affordable housing activities for the benefit of low-income Tribal families.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 14.867
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
ONAP Grants Management Director
IHBGCompetitiveProgram@hud.gov
IHBGCompetitiveProgram@hud.gov
Quick answers
Is “Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY 2026” open for applications yet?
Not yet. It is a forecast — an agency's advance notice of an expected opportunity. The agency estimates posting the full notice around September 16, 2026. Forecast details and dates can change.
Who is eligible to apply for “Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY 2026”?
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 Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY 2026”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $500k – $7.5m, total estimated program funding is $125,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 30 awards.
How do I apply for “Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY 2026”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity PIH-2600-DC-0048), 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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