Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grants (14.873)
Program
14.873 Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grants
Federal Agency
PUBLIC AND INDIAN HOUSING, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Authorization
The Hawaiian Homelands Homeownership Act of 2000.
Program Number
14.873
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide housing assistance to Native Hawaiian families.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Eligible affordable housing activities are development, housing services, crime prevention and safety activities, and model activities. NHHBG funds may only be used for eligible activities that are consistent with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, housing plan.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
The Department of Native Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) is the only eligible grant recipient.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Native Hawaiian families who are eligible to reside on the Hawaiian Home Lands.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Submission of Housing Plan.
Award Procedure
Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant funds are provided to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), the sole eligible grant recipient.
Deadlines
Not applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Grant funds are made available on an annual basis, subject to annual congressional appropriations.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
All Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant funds are provided to DHHL. There are no matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Regulations are being developed.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Annual performance reports to HUD.
Audits
Compliance with the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133.
Records
Regulations are being developed.
Program Accomplishments
One grant was awarded in fiscal year 2002.
Financial Information
Account Identification
96-0235-0-1-604.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $0; FY 03 est $10,000,000; and FY 04 est $10,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$9.6 million was awarded in FY 2002.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Interim Rule published June 13, 2002. Proposed regulations are being developed.
Related Programs
14.867, Indian Housing Block Grant Program.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Sherone Ivey, PIH/Office of Native American Programs, 451 7th Street, SW, Room 4126, Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 401-7914 ext. 4200.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
