Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) - Competitive Allocation

Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG)

Funder: U.S. Congress / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Overview: A federal grant program providing funding to tribal housing programs for housing development, maintenance, and improvement. In FY18, Congress allocated an additional $100 million specifically for competitive allocation.

Geographic Scope: Indian Country / Tribal communities nationwide

Funding History:

FY18 Total Appropriation: $755 million (highest level of regular appropriations since NAHASDA enactment in 1996)

FY18 Increase: Additional $100 million allocated competitively (first sizable increase since 2010)

Historical underfunding relative to inflation since program enactment

Focus Areas:

New housing construction

Acquisition of existing homes

Rehabilitation of existing units

Housing maintenance

Community development needs

Eligibility:

Tribal housing programs

Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs)

Federally recognized tribes

Key Requirements:

Additional FY18 funds allocated through competitive grant process

Projects must be "shovel-ready" to ensure impact

Funds distributed to address housing needs in tribal communities

Legal Authority: National American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA)

Contact Information:

National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC)

122 C Street N.W. Suite 505

Washington, D.C. 20001

Phone: (202) 789-1754 or (800) 284-9165

Website: naihc.net

Related Programs Also Funded (FY18):

Indian Community Development Block Grant Fund: $65 million (increased $5 million from FY17)

HUD-VASH (HUD-VA Supportive Housing): Reduced to $5 million

Section 184 Loan Guarantee Program: Reduced but maintained effectiveness