HUD correspondence related to the expenditure of IHBG CARES Act and American Rescue Plan funding. Click here
HUD correspondence concerning Tribal consultation on the 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program. The consultation is scheduled for January 11, 2022. Click here
Dear Tribal Leader Letter– Tribal Consultation on the Impact of Proposed Changes to the Indian Community Development Block Grant Program Regulations
The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) intends to undertake rulemaking in order to revise the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and related Section 108 loan guarantee program regulations to make it easier for recipients to promote economic development and recovery in Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) communities and to support investments in underserved areas.
As part of HUD’s commitment to its Tribal Consultation Policy and the government-to-government relationship with Tribes, HUD is seeking Tribal feedback on the impacts of the proposed changes.As part of HUD’s commitment to its Tribal Consultation Policy and the government-to-government relationship with Tribes, HUD is seeking Tribal feedback on the impacts of the proposed changes. Select the link above or click here to view the DTLL.
HUD Announces Formation of Tribal Advisory Committee
HUD is pleased to announce the formation of its first Tribal Advisory Committee – the HUD Tribal Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (TIAC).
TIAC will be made up of a standing group of Tribal leaders who will advise HUD on housing policy and other matters that impact Indian Country.
This week, HUD published a Notice in the Federal Register that details the proposed structure of the TIAC and invites the public to provide comments and feedback to HUD. The Notice can be accessed here. Comments must be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at www.regulations.gov and are due on or before January 14, 2022.
ONAP strongly encourages you to provide feedback to the Department on TIAC and looks forward to inviting Tribal leaders to submit their nominations for membership on the TIAC is the near future. The TIAC will give Tribal leaders a greater voice and will help ensure that the Department lives up to its duties and upholds its trust responsibility to Tribal Nations.
October 27-28, 2021 Meeting Presentations
Below are links to the PowerPoint presentations from the October 27-28, 2021 GLIHA meeting at the Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
EWONAP GLIHA 101921
GLIHA 10-28-21
Oneida Nation Tribal HUD VASH_GLIHA_October 2021 (1)
Options for Financing Housing Projects on Reservation Tanya
SWTHA NAIHC Update
Tribal and Housing Funding OpportunitiesOnline Resources
GLIHA – AMERIND Update
GLIHA Presentation in dells
GL Tribal Housing Assoc Case Study Presentation FINAL 10 27 21
Tribal IoT Slide Deck
Notice PIH 2021-28- Providing Interim Funding to Recipients of Indian Housing Block Grants
This notice provides updated information to Indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) on the process for requesting an advance on Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) formula funds, or interim funding, while under a Continuing Resolution (CR). View entire notice.
Technical Assistance available for Tribes and TDHEs administering Emergency Rental Assistance
HUD is pleased to announce that, through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Treasury, we have made awards to technical assistance providers that can provide support to Emergency Rental Assistance grantees that would like assistance. Technical assistance can be provided to help Tribes and TDHEs with the design and administration of their ERA program.
If you have a need for technical assistance, please send an email to your Area ONAP Technical Assistance contact with your contact information, and topic areas where you may need additional support. HUD will review all requests and work to provide you with support, subject to the availability of funds. We will also work to make best practices available to you so that you can learn from the promising practices and policies of other ERA grantees
HUD Awards $4.4 Million to 28 Tribes to Provide Permanent Homes for Native American Veterans
HUD, in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has awarded $4.4 million in Tribal HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (Tribal HUD-VASH) grants to 28 Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs). This includes $1.0 million in expansion grants that will help house approximately 95 additional Veterans. The expansion grants were awarded to three existing Tribal HUD-VASH grant recipients and two new Tribal HUD-VASH grant recipients, Apsaalooke Nation Housing Authority and Fort Hall Housing Authority.
The Tribal HUD-VASH program provides housing and supportive services to Native American Veterans who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness by combining rental assistance from HUD with case management and clinical services provided by the VA.
In-Person GLIHA Meeting
GLIHA conducted an in-person meeting August 17-18, 2021 at the Island Casino Resort in Harris, Michigan. Thank you for your participation and continual support of Indian Housing. Below are links to the PowerPoint presentations from this meeting.
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PIH2021-14 5-4-21 WAIVERS
final of presentation for 8-18-21 rev
SAMPLE IHBG-CARES IHP-APR Sample Version 2
GLITHA_H81721_Healing Through Housing (1)
EWONAP GLIHA 081021 (002)
GLIHA August 2021 (1)
Dear Tribal Leader Letter- CARES Act Reporting
In-Person GLIHA Meeting
GLIHA conducted an in-person meeting May 12-13, 2021 at the Mille Lacs Casino Hotel in Hinckley, Minnesota. Thank you for your participation and continual support of Indian Housing. Below are links to the PowerPoint presentations from this meeting.
UPDATED -Zakab Biinjina Housing Powerpoint 4-7-21
Elevate Energy GLIHA Meeting 5-13-21
Dear Tribal Leader Letter– Coordinated Environmental Review Process Implementation Plan
Since 2015 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has led an interagency workgroup to develop a coordinated environmental review. In 2015 the workgroup issued a Final Report identifying measures that could be taken to coordinate agencies’ environmental review processes within the existing framework. The workgroup is seeking your input and feedback on the final Implementation Plan. I encourage you to review the Implementation Plan, which can be found on CodeTalk. HUD is interested in your thoughts on the proposed action items in the Implementation Plan, as well as any ideas you have to address the Final Report recommendations and inefficiencies in the environmental review process. Comments, which must be received by July 23, 2021, at 11:59:59 EDT, can be sent via email to Codetalk@hud.gov. Comments and input will be considered before the Implementation Plan is finalized. Continue reading for more information
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Indian Housing Block Grant Program Awards
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Public Law 117-2, which provides additional funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the national impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. ARP included $450 million for the Indian Housing Block Grant program. Linked here you will find a funding summary for each eligible Tribe (“Indian Housing Block Grant- American Rescue Plan (IHBG-ARP) Formula Allocations”).
The $450 million in funding was allocated based on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 tribal allocations. Each tribe will receive 69.1376421680391 percent of their FY 2021 IHBG formula allocation. This percentage is equal to the amount appropriated in the ARP divided by the total amount allocated in FY 2021 under the IHBG formula before repayments and grant adjustments ($450,000,00/ $650,875,537).
Read the full Dear Tribal Leader letter here.
Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Awards Announced
HUD announced over $91 million in grant awards to 24 Native American Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) across the Nation for new housing construction, housing rehabilitation, and critical infrastructure projects.
The IHBG competition was extremely competitive. HUD received over 140 applications from eligible Native American Tribes and TDHEs. Today’s awards are the result of a thoughtful and rigorous application process. ONAP is excited about this opportunity and thanks everyone who applied. Instructions for requesting a debriefing will be sent to each applicant over the next several days.
Click the link to view the press release https://www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_21_058
Virtual Meeting Update
GLIHA conducted its first Virtual Meeting on March 10, 2021. There were over 35 participants in this meeting. Thank you for your participation and continued support of Indian housing programs. Below are the links to the PowerPoint presentations from this meeting.
Updates
EWONAP Basic Overview
NAHASDA ESSENTIALS GLIHA March 10, 2021 -part 1 -part 2
Changes to Section 3
This Dear Tribal Leader letter highlights recent changes to Section 3 as a result of a Final Rule that was published on September 29, 2020. Beginning on November 30, 2020, the effective date of the Final Rule, Section 3 will no longer apply to Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities.
Environmental Guidance- Tips to Avoid Republication of RROF During COVID-19
This resource provides HUD’s 7015.15 Request Release of Funds (RROF) processing reminders to grantees regarding emailing objections, public review of the environmental review record, and emailing the RROF during COVID-19
Program Guidance 2019-03: Recent Changes to the federal Micro-Purchase and Simplified Acquisition Thresholds
This guidance informs Indian Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities about increases to the micro-purchase and simplified acquisition thresholds for programs involving Federal funds.
Determining and Using Program Income Under NAHASDA
PIH 2019-07– This notice replaces PIH Notice 2000-18 and provides guidance for determining and using program income generated by the use or disbursement of Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funds.