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HUD announces nearly $75,000 to help Tuscarora Nation support more affordable housing

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Fri, Feb 21st 2020 05:05 pm

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson announced more than $655 million in Indian Housing Block Grants to Native American Tribes in 38 states. Funding is distributed to eligible tribes and their tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) to carry out a range of affordable housing activities in their communities.

Native American tribes in New York will receive $5,935,791. The Tuscarora Nation outside of Lewiston will receive $74,594. For a complete breakdown of funding, see the chart below.

“President Trump and HUD are committed to providing our Native American tribes with the tools they need to create better, affordable housing opportunities for their families,” Carson said. “These grant funds will allow local leaders to build stronger and vibrant communities that drive more economic development.”

Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing R. Hunter Kurtz added, “HUD is committed to helping Native Americans thrive, and the funding announced today helps them build sustainable communities.”

Indian Housing Block Grants primarily benefit low-income Native American and Alaska Native families. The amount of each grant is based on a formula that considers local needs and housing units under management by the tribe or TDHE. Eligible activities for the funds include housing development, operation and modernization of existing housing, housing services to eligible families and individuals, housing management services, crime prevention and safety activities, and model activities that provide creative approaches to solving affordable housing problems.

“I’ve had the honor to visit both the Seneca Nation of Indians and Shinnecock Indian Nation in person to present federal funding, as well as celebrate the Ramapough Lunaape Nation, the Little Band of Ottawa Indians and the Shinnecock Nation in a ceremony at HUD, so few administrations more than ours recognize the need to advance and fortify affordable housing in Native American communities. I am proud that Secretary Carson has earmarked another $6 million to federally recognized Native American tribes in New York,” said Lynne Patton, HUD regional administrator for New York and New Jersey.

The final allocation summaries are posted on the ONAP Codetalk website.

Indian Housing Block Grants February NY 2020 funding

 

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