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

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 income. The program provides funding for projects that benefit low- and moderate-income persons, and eligible applicants include Indian tribes, bands, groups, or nations, and Alaska Native villages. Key aspects of the program include: * Decent housing * Suitable living environments * Economic opportunities * Low- and moderate-income persons * Competitive grants * Imminent Threat grants for issues with immediate negative impact on public health or safety of tribal residents * Eligible applicants include Indian tribes, bands, groups, or nations, and Alaska Native villages * Eligible activities include housing, community facilities, and economic development projects * Ineligible activities include those that do not meet the national objective of the program or that are not eligible under the ICDBG regulations.