Staff Report The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Monday more than $794 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) formula funding for eligible Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) to carry out affordable housing activities in Tribal communities.

Of the $118,303,29 awarded in Oklahoma, $2,054,620 went to the Seminole Nation and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation received $21,194,763. The largest grantee in Oklahoma was the Cherokee Nation, which received nearly $37 million. To see a complete list of grantees, visit www. hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PA/documents/ FY_2023_IHBG_ Formula_Allocations.pdf.

“HUD is committed to supporting our Tribal communities by providing resources that will help persons living in those neighborhoods thrive,” said HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “We know that these grants will not only be used to create affordable housing, but they will also provide much-needed wrap-around services and solutions to complex issues.”

“HUD Southwest is proud to partner with Tribal leaders as they tailor these funds for their communities and ensure that assistance reaches those who need it most,” said HUD Southwest Regional Administrator Candace Valenzuela.

The IHBG program is a formula grant that provides a range of affordable housing activities on reservations and related areas. Eligible activities include housing development, operation and modernization of existing housing, housing services to eligible families and individuals, crime prevention and safety, and model activities that provide creative approaches to solving affordable housing challenges.