Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY 2026
This grant provides competitive funding to eligible tribes for affordable housing projects benefiting low-income Native American families under NAHASDA.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (projected full application deadline) | January 2027 (projected full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500,000–$7,500,000 per award; total program funding up to $125 million; ~30 awards expected.
Summary: Supports eligible tribes and tribal housing entities to develop affordable housing for low-income Native American families through competitive grants.
Description
The Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) provides competitive funding to eligible Indian tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) for the development, construction, rehabilitation, and infrastructure of affordable housing for low-income Native American families. The program is authorized under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) and prioritizes projects that increase the number of housing units or deliver necessary housing-related infrastructure to address the acute housing shortage in Indian Country.
