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 federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages seeking to develop viable communities. Applicants must be tribal governments or Alaska Native villages legally able to receive federal funds. Projects must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents and create decent housing, living environments, or economic opportunities. Both single-purpose competitive grants and imminent threat grants are available through this program.
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Key dates
- Oct 6, 2026 Applications open
- Mar 31, 2027 Application deadline in 172 days
- Jul 28, 2027 Award announced
- Jul 28, 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 (federal application form)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Community needs assessment
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Tribal authorization letter or resolution
- Environmental documentation (as required)
Program contact
- 👤 ONAP Grant Management Director
- 📧 ONAP-ICDBG@hud.gov
- 📞 See ONAP Codetalk webpage, 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 36 awards $64.9M
- CA 33 awards $51.9M
- AK 26 awards $43.7M
- MT 14 awards $23.9M
- AZ 8 awards $21.4M
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 are eligible. Applicants must be legally organized tribal governments or Alaska Native village entities.
What types of projects are funded?
Projects that develop viable communities, create decent housing, improve living environments, or generate economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.
Is there a deadline?
The single-purpose competitive grant deadline is March 31, 2027. Imminent threat grants are awarded on a rolling first-come, first-serve basis with no deadline.
What is the funding range?
Single-purpose grants typically range from $500,000 to $2,250,000 per award.
Does cost-sharing apply?
No cost-sharing is required for this grant program.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your project narrative on how it benefits low- and moderate-income tribal residents. Clearly document community need and project impact.
- Distinguish between single-purpose competitive grants (March 31 deadline) and imminent threat grants (rolling basis). Choose the appropriate track for your project.
- Submit imminent threat requests directly to your regional HUD Area ONAP office, not through the standard competitive application process.
- Develop a realistic project timeline and budget that demonstrates feasibility. HUD will scrutinize implementation capacity.
- Review 24 CFR Part 1003 regulations carefully, as compliance with tribal development standards is essential to competitive scoring.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to document how projects primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents. Weak needs assessments or unclear connection between community problems and proposed solutions. Underestimating project complexity or timeline, leading to implementation delays.
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