U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman will hold a virtual press call on Wednesday, November 10th, to announce the allocations of $73.9 million in the first round of Indian Community Block Grant-American Rescue Plan (ICDBG-ARP) funding to 68 tribal communities.
In March, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which provided $750 million dollars in HUD resources to Indian Country to support the continued fight against COVID-19. It also includes $450 million for the Indian Housing Block Grant program, $280 million for the Indian Community Development Block Grant program, $5 million for the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program, and $10 million for related technical assistance resources.
Cocopah Indian Housing and Development will receive a little over $1 million to construct ten 465 square foot housing units for the elderly. This will help alleviate the housing shortage and provide temporary shelter for families impacted by COVID19.
The Navajo Nation will be awarded $3.4 million to construct 69 septic systems, install drain fields, and repair water lines to help improve sanitation services.
The San Carlos Housing Authority will receive $1.7 million to provide emergency rent, mortgage, and utility assistance to
families impacted by COVID-19.
