Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA)
The Indian Housing Block Grant Program (IHBG) is a formula grant that provides a range of affordable housing activities on Indian reservations and Indian areas. The block grant approach to housing for Native Americans was enabled by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA). Eligible activities include housing development, assistance to housing developed under the Indian Housing Program, housing services to eligible families and individuals, crime prevention and safety, and model activities that provide creative approaches to solving affordable housing problems.
14.867
Formula
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Total Amount: $787 million
Amount Available Towards Broadband (if specified):
No
Indian Housing Block Grant funds can be utilized as match funding for other federal programs. We generally see the program being utilized as match funds with the Indian Community Development Block Grant
Not Applicable
Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs)
Tribes or Tribally Designated Housing Entities as defined in the statute and regulations.
Not Applicable.
Tribes/Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) are required to submit an Annual Performance Report (APR) and an Annual Federal Financial Report (SF425) 90 days after their program year end.
Not Applicable
For detailed information on the eligibility of broadband development, please refer to the Office of Native American Programs program guidance entitled “Using IHBG, Title VI, and ICDBG to Fund Broadband Activities”, Program Guidance 2016-01(R), dated February 24, 2016.
March 2023