Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages
This grant funds projects that help Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages improve housing, living conditions, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500,000–$2,000,000 per award | ~$90 million total program funding | ~50 awards expected
Summary: Supports development of viable Indian and Alaska Native communities through housing, infrastructure, and economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons.
Key Information: Imminent Threat grants are available year-round on a first-come, first-served basis.
Description
This program provides competitive grants to support the development of viable Indian and Alaska Native communities. Funding can be used for projects that create decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities, with a primary focus on benefiting low- and moderate-income persons. There are two main types of grants: Single Purpose Grants (the subject of the annual competition) and Imminent Threat Grants, which address urgent threats to public health or safety and are awarded on a rolling basis.
