Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages

The Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program provides competitive grant awards to eligible applicants for the development of housing, infrastructure, and economic development opportunities. The program aims to develop 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. Eligible applicants include Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, and tribal organizations. The program has a variety of eligible activities, including housing, infrastructure, and economic development projects. The application process involves submitting a proposal that includes a narrative, budget, and other required documents. The proposals will be reviewed based on factors such as the applicant's capacity, the need for the project, the soundness of the approach, and the leveraging of resources. • Key highlights of the program include: • Eligible activities: housing, infrastructure, and economic development projects • Eligible applicants: Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, and tribal organizations • Application process: submission of a proposal with narrative, budget, and other required documents • Review factors: applicant capacity, need, soundness of approach, and leveraging of resources