Indian Housing Block Grants (14.867)

 

Program

14.867 Indian Housing Block Grants

 

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office: Office Of Public And Indian Housing

 

Authorization

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act 2008, Public Law 110-411.

 

Program Number

14.867

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

To provide Federal assistance for Indian tribes in a manner that recognizes the right of tribal self-governance, and for other purposes.

 

Types of Assistance

FORMULA GRANTS

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Affordable housing activities such as: Indian Housing Assistance; Development; Housing Services; Housing Management Services; Crime Prevention and Safety Activities; and Model Activities. IHBG program activities are restricted to those listed in subpart B of the regulations at 24 CFR, part 1000.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Indian tribes or tribally designated housing entities (TDHE) (to be eligible for Indian housing block grant funds the tribe or TDHE must submit an Indian housing plan that is in compliance with the requirements of Section 102 of NAHASDA).

Beneficiary Eligibility

Primarily low-income families and in limited cases, over-income families may be eligible.

Credentials/Documentation

Recipients shall comply with requirements and standards of OMB Circular No. A-133, and specified sections of 24 CFR 85. A Self-governance Indian tribe (Public Law 93- 638) may certify that its administrative requirements meet or exceed the comparable requirements of OMB Circular No. A-133 and 24 CFR 85. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

The environmental effects of each activity must be evaluated in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act and 24 CFR parts 50 and 58. An environmental review does not have to be completed prior to HUD approval of an Indian Housing Plan. Both an impact statement or an impact assessment may be required. In some circumstances a project could be exempted from either or both. An environmental impact statement is required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure

None.

Deadlines

Jul 01, 2009 Indian housing plans must be submitted prior to July 1st of each Federal Fiscal Year.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Not Applicable.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory Formula:

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Indian Housing Block Grant funds are drawn down from the Treasury based on need using an electronic fund transfer disbursement and information system. Within two years of grant award, no less than 90 percent of the grant must be obligated. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Upon execution of grant agreements, funds are drawn from HUD's financial system as needed.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

The Indian Housing Block Grant program requires an Annual Performance Report. No cash reports are required. Progress reports are a required part of the Annual Performance Report. In addition, expenditure reports should be included in the Annual Performance Report. No performance monitoring is required.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records

Grants files are maintained by HUD for one year after grant close out and destroyed six years after the grant close out pursuant to the HUD Records and Disposition Handbook.

 

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: Native American Housing Block Grant (NAHBG) program assisted 4,192 homeowners by either building, acquiring, or substantially rehabilitating their homes. This program also assisted 1,841 families by either building, acquiring, or substantially rehabilitating rental homes. It built 2,174 new units (rental and homeownership units) to relieve overcrowding in tribal communities. Fiscal Year 2009: Native American Housing Block Grant (NAHBG) program is projected to assist 4,415 homeowners by either building, acquiring, or substantially rehabilitating their homes. This program is projected to assist 1,380 families by either building, acquiring, or substantially rehabilitating rental homes. It projects to build 1,400 new units (rental and homeownership units) to relieve overcrowding in tribal communities. Fiscal Year 2010: Native American Housing Block Grant (NAHBG) program is projected to assist 4,415 homeowners by either building, acquiring, or substantially rehabilitating their homes. This program is projected to assist 1,380 families by either building, acquiring, or substantially rehabilitating rental homes. It projects to build 1,500 new units (rental and homeownership units) to relieve overcrowding in tribal communities.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

86-0313-0-1-604.

Obligations

(Formula Grants) FY 08 $550,043,796; FY 09 est $635,250,000; FY 10 est $643,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$48,660 to $80,191,669; Average $1,022,779.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

24 CFR 1000.

 

Related Programs

14.250 Rural Housing and Economic Development; 14.862 Indian Community Development Block Grant Program; 15.124 Indian Loans_Economic Development; 15.141 Indian Housing Assistance; 93.612 Native American Programs

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. Inquiries should be addressed to the Administrator, Office of Native American Programs at the appropriate area office (see Catalog Address Appendix IV for HUD Office of Native American Programs area office addresses in Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Seattle, Oklahoma City and Anchorage).

Headquarters Office

Rodger Boyd 451 7th Street, S.W., Room 4126 , Washington, District of Columbia 20410 Email: Rodger.J.boyd@hud.gov Phone: 202-401-7914

Web Site Address

http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/grants/ihbg.cfm

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.