Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 5317 N 01
Apply for FR 5317 N 01
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native American Housing Block Grant Program under the American Recovery Reinvestment Act 2009" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2009 and posted on May 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $242,250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Indian tribes or tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) eligible to receive funding under NAHASDA (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.)
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Opportunity Summary:
The Native American Housing Block Grant Program under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding opportunity designed to quickly expand and improve affordable housing in Native communities. The program operates under the authority of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA), which supports tribes in building, operating, maintaining, and improving housing for low-income households, including both rental units and homeownership options. A central purpose of the ARRA version of this grant was to stimulate near-term economic activity, with an emphasis on projects that could move quickly into construction or rehabilitation and generate jobs, especially for low-income and unemployed individuals.
Funding could be used across a wide range of housing and related community development activities. Eligible uses included acquiring property; building new affordable housing; rehabilitating existing affordable units; making site improvements; developing, repairing, or upgrading utilities and infrastructure; paying for utility services connected to affordable housing; converting or demolishing structures when appropriate; and covering necessary financing, administration, planning, and other implementation costs. The announcement also highlighted improvements that increase long-term durability and health and reduce operating costs, such as energy-efficiency upgrades, energy conservation retrofits, and mold remediation. In addition, the program encouraged investments that leverage private-sector capital, meaning projects could be structured to combine grant funds with other financing sources to stretch the impact of federal dollars.
This was a competitive funding opportunity with a strong deadline-driven structure tied to ARRA’s goal of rapid economic stimulus. The total estimated funding amount was $242,250,000. HUD planned to obligate the funds through competitive awards by September 30, 2009, and applications were due by July 13, 2009 (posted May 27, 2009, and archived July 14, 2009). No cost sharing or matching contribution was required, which lowered barriers to participation for eligible tribal applicants.
Eligibility was limited to Indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) that are eligible to receive funding under NAHASDA (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.). HUD made clear that the priority would go to projects that directly spur construction and rehabilitation activity and that create employment opportunities, aligning the housing investment with workforce and economic recovery outcomes in tribal areas.
A key feature of this ARRA grant was the strict schedule for committing and spending funds, with enforcement through recapture and reallocation. Tribes and TDHEs were required to obligate 100 percent of their award within one year of the date the funds became available. They also had to spend (expend) at least 50 percent within two years and spend 100 percent within three years. If an awardee failed to meet the two-year expenditure requirement, HUD would recapture the unspent funds and reallocate them by formula to tribes that met the requirement. If an awardee failed to meet the three-year requirement, any remaining balance from the original award would be recaptured as well. These rules were designed to ensure that ARRA funds translated into real projects and measurable progress on the ground within a fixed time window.
For reference, the funding opportunity number was FR 5317 N 01, the sponsoring agency was HUD, and additional details were made available through the HUD Recovery website. A listed point of contact for access issues was Deborah M. Lalancette, Director, Office of Grants Management (303-675-1600 ext. 1625).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Native American Housing Block Grant Program under ARRA?
It was a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding opportunity created under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to rapidly expand and improve affordable housing in Native communities. It operated under the authority of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA).
What was the main goal of the ARRA version of this grant?
The central purpose was near-term economic stimulus. HUD emphasized projects that could move quickly into construction or rehabilitation and generate jobs, especially for low-income and unemployed individuals, while also improving affordable housing in tribal areas.
Which federal agency sponsored this funding opportunity?
The sponsoring agency was the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was FR 5317 N 01.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding amount was $242,250,000.
Was this a competitive grant or a formula allocation?
This was a competitive funding opportunity, with awards made through a competitive process rather than a standard formula distribution.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to Indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) that are eligible to receive funding under NAHASDA (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or a matching contribution.
What kinds of projects were prioritized?
HUD indicated priority would go to projects that directly spur construction and rehabilitation activity and that create employment opportunities, consistent with ARRA's focus on rapid economic recovery.
What types of activities could grant funds be used for?
Eligible uses included acquiring property; building new affordable housing; rehabilitating existing affordable units; making site improvements; developing, repairing, or upgrading utilities and infrastructure; paying for utility services connected to affordable housing; converting or demolishing structures when appropriate; and covering necessary financing, administration, planning, and other implementation costs.
Could the funds be used for infrastructure and utilities related to housing?
Yes. The eligible uses included developing, repairing, or upgrading utilities and infrastructure, as well as paying for utility services connected to affordable housing.
Could funds be used for demolition or conversion of structures?
Yes. Converting or demolishing structures was identified as an eligible use when appropriate.
Could funds cover administrative, planning, or financing-related costs?
Yes. The announcement allowed necessary financing, administration, planning, and other implementation costs as eligible uses.
Did the announcement encourage any specific types of building improvements?
Yes. It highlighted improvements that increase long-term durability and health and reduce operating costs, including energy-efficiency upgrades, energy conservation retrofits, and mold remediation.
Did the program encourage leveraging other funding sources?
Yes. The program encouraged investments that leverage private-sector capital, meaning projects could combine grant funds with other financing sources to extend the impact of federal dollars.
What were the key application and timeline dates?
The opportunity was posted on May 27, 2009. Applications were due July 13, 2009. It was archived July 14, 2009. HUD planned to obligate funds through competitive awards by September 30, 2009.
What were the obligation and expenditure deadlines for awardees?
Awardees were required to obligate 100 percent of their award within one year of the date the funds became available. They also had to expend at least 50 percent within two years and expend 100 percent within three years.
What happens if an awardee did not meet the two-year spending requirement?
If an awardee failed to meet the two-year expenditure requirement, HUD would recapture the unspent funds and reallocate them by formula to tribes that met the requirement.
What happens if an awardee did not meet the three-year spending requirement?
If an awardee failed to meet the three-year requirement, any remaining balance from the original award would be recaptured.
Why were there strict spending deadlines and recapture rules?
These rules were designed to ensure ARRA funds translated into real projects and measurable progress within a fixed time window, consistent with ARRA's goal of rapid economic stimulus.
Where were additional details made available?
Additional details were made available through the HUD Recovery website.
Who was listed as a point of contact for access issues?
Deborah M. Lalancette, Director, Office of Grants Management, was listed as a point of contact for access issues. The phone number provided was 303-675-1600 ext. 1625.
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