Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages
🏛 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for tribal nations and Alaska Native villages seeking funds for community development. Applicant organizations must be federally recognized Indian tribes or Alaska Native villages. Projects must principally benefit low- and moderate-income tribal residents.
Eligible activities include housing development, community facilities, economic development, and infrastructure improvements. Both single-purpose competitive grants and imminent threat grants are available under this program.
Geographic scope covers federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages across the United States. No cost-sharing is required.
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Key dates
- May 18, 2026 Applications open
- Nov 16, 2026 Application deadline in 122 days
- Mar 29, 2027 Award announced
- Mar 30, 2027 Project start
Program description
The primary objective of the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program is the development of viable Indian and Alaska Native communities, including the creation of decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities primarily for persons of low-and moderate-incomes. See the ICDBG regulations at 24 CFR 1003.2, the full text of which is available at 24 CFR part 1003.
a. Single Purpose Grants. Projects funded by the ICDBG program must principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons (24 CFR 1003.208). These are competitive grants and are the subject of this NOFO.
b. Imminent Threat Grants. Projects funded with Imminent Threat grant funds are to address issues that have an immediate negative impact on public health or safety of tribal residents.
You do not have to apply for an Imminent Threat grant by the deadline established in this NOFO. These funds are awarded on a first-come first-serve basis until the amount set aside for this purpose is expended. The Imminent Threat request must be submitted to the Area ONAP for your region in accordance with Notice PIH 2025-09 (supersedes Program Guidance 2018-04), and the requirements in 24 CFR part 1003 subpart E.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424 Supplement
- Project Narrative describing objectives and activities
- Detailed project budget and budget narrative
- Tribal government authorization/resolution
- Evidence of low- and moderate-income beneficiaries
- Timeline and implementation plan
- Evidence of tribal financial management capacity
Program contact
- 👤 ONAP Grant Management Director
- 📧 ONAP-ICDBG@hud.gov
- 📞 See Appendix IV., Area ONAP Contacts
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 14.862 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$4,000,000
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$4,000,000
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$4,000,000
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$3,760,000
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$3,418,571
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$2,989,629
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$2,000,000
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$2,000,000
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$2,000,000
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$2,000,000
Top States by Funding
- OK 27 awards $51.9M
- CA 27 awards $45.4M
- AK 26 awards $43.7M
- MT 11 awards $20.4M
- AZ 6 awards $18.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 14.862). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $72,030,085 | |
| 2025 | $78,771,300 | |
| 2026 est. | $75,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages can apply. Your organization must be an official tribal government or village entity.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Total program funding is $90 million annually.
What activities are eligible?
Eligible activities include housing development, infrastructure, community facilities, and economic development projects. All projects must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents.
When is the deadline?
The main competitive deadline is November 16, 2026. Imminent threat grants are available year-round on a first-come, first-served basis.
Do I need cost-sharing?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant. However, demonstrating community investment is still competitive.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Document how your project benefits low- and moderate-income residents specifically. Use demographic data and income levels to strengthen this case.
- Align your project with tribal strategic plans and community development priorities. This shows long-term commitment and planning.
- For imminent threat grants, clearly document the immediate public health or safety issue requiring emergency funding.
- Provide detailed timelines and realistic implementation plans. HUD evaluates feasibility and management capacity carefully.
- Include letters of support from tribal leadership and community members. Broad community backing strengthens competitiveness.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when they don't clearly demonstrate how projects benefit low- and moderate-income residents. Weak or missing income documentation is a major weakness. Applications with vague timelines or unrealistic budgets are rejected. Insufficient evidence of tribal financial capacity or past project management experience hurts competitiveness. Missing required tribal government authorization or documentation is disqualifying.
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