The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is up for $2,685,894 in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Secretary Scott Turner announced today.
The funding is part of $342 million in Indian Housing Block Grants for eligible Native American Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities in Arizona, California and Nevada to carry out affordable housing activities in Indian Country.
“From day one, HUD has been engaged on alleviating affordable housing challenges facing urban, rural, and Tribal communities. Today’s announcement reaffirms our commitment to serve Tribal communities while working towards meeting Indian Country’s housing needs,” said Turner. “HUD has a strong partnership with Tribal nations across the Pacific region, and I look forward to collaborating directly with Tribal leaders in Arizona, California and Nevada to expand housing opportunities and remove burdensome regulatory barriers that impede progress.”
The IHBG program is a formula grant that provides a range of affordable housing activities in Tribal communities. Eligible activities include housing development, operation and modernization of existing housing, housing services to eligible families and individuals, crime prevention and safety, and model activities. A full list of the IHBG awards can be found here.
Visit HUD’s Office of Native American Programs Codetalk webpage to learn more about housing resources for Tribal communities.