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FY 2012 Indian Community Development Block Grant Award Project Summaries

AGDAAGUX TRIBE OF KING COVE (AK)

The Agdaagux Tribe of King Cove was awarded a grant in the amount of $28,175. The housing rehabilitation grant will be used to replace meter boxes in up to 60 single family housing units and concurrently with other state weatherization projects being proposed in King Cove.  Funds from the ICDBG program will be leveraged with $9,456 in other funding resources provided by the tribe, for a total project cost of $37,631.

ALL MISSION INDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (La Jolla) (CA)

The grant of $364,679 will provide two new homes for members of the La Jolla tribe who are living in overcrowded situations. The new construction will meet an essential community development need for quality housing and contribute considerably to community viability by reducing overcrowding.

ALL MISSION INDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (Pauma) (CA)

The grant of $547,679 will provide three new homes for tribal members who are living in overcrowded situations. The new construction will meet an essential community development need for quality housing and contribute considerably to community viability by reducing overcrowding.

ALL MISSION INDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (Santa Rosa) (CA)

The grant of $547,679 will fund infrastructure improvements that will significantly affect the safety and well-being of all residents on the Santa Rosa Reservation. The only road that provides access to reservation housing and infrastructure washed out 15 times in the past 10 years.

ALL MISSION INDIAN HOUSING AUTHORITY (Torres-Martinez) (CA)

The grant of $550,635 will provide funds for three new homes for tribal members who are living in overcrowded situations. The new construction will meet an essential community development need for quality housing and contribute considerably to community viability by reducing overcrowding.

ARCTIC VILLAGE (AK)

Arctic Village will use its grant of $530,000 for new construction of two single-family homes in Arctic Village, Alaska. This project will provide two families with safe, healthy, and affordable housing. Funds from the ICDBG program will be leveraged with $180,000 of Indian Housing Block Grant funds for a total project cost of $710,000.

BEAR RIVER BAND OF ROHNERVILLE RANCHERIA (CA)

This grant of $605,000 will be used to construct four new homeownership single-family housing units. Related infrastructure improvements (roadways, utilities, sidewalks, storm water drainage, water and wastewater plants) are in place, constructed with other funding sources. The proposed project will be constructed at the tribe’s innovative, master planned combined housing/economic development named Tish Non Village located near Loleta, CA.

BIG PINE PAIUTE TRIBE OF THE OWEN’S VALLEY (CA)

The Big Pine Paiute Tribe will use its grant of $605,000 to provide home rehabilitation assistance to 12 low-income homeowners in need of extensive work that otherwise would be unaffordable.

BOIS FORTE BAND OF THE MINNESOTA CHIPPEWA TRIBE (MN)

The Bois Forte Band will use its $600,000 grant to create pow-wow grounds in order to host pow-wows on land that has proper drainage, seating, and space for vendors. This project will also create a softball field for tribal members to use for recreational activities.

CADDO TRIBE (OK)

The Caddo Nation will use its $800,000 grant to build a community facility that will be located on the Regency Oak elderly affordable rental property in Anadarko, OK.  The Regency Oak was purchased using NAHASDA formula and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. The facility will provide a needed gathering place for the elderly low income residents. It will provide a common dining/meeting area, office space, and recreational areas including Internet access, a television lounge, and an outdoor picnic pavilion.  The building will also be equipped with a safe room. 

CAMPO BAND OF DIEGUENO MISSION INDIANS (CA)

The $605,000 grant will be used by the Campo Band to construct four homes. At least 96 members are either homeless or living in overcrowded conditions, and no homes are available for these low- and moderate-income families without the construction of new homes.

CHEMEHUEVI INDIAN TRIBE (CA)

The tribe will use its $604,998 grant to upgrade its existing infrastructure on the reservation by replacing segments of antiquated sewer lines serving tribal members. The original installations of sewer lines on the Chemehuevi Reservation date from the 1950s.

CHICKASAW NATION (OK)

The $800,000 grant will be used for the Chickasaw Nation Ardmore Community Center. Ardmore is the largest city in Carter County and the 16th largest in Oklahoma. The renovation of the gymnasium into an accessible and affordable community center will be given top priority to meet the community development needs of citizens.

CHIPPEWA CREE TRIBE (MT)

The $900,000 grant will be used to fund the Smallville Water Improvement Project which consists of the construction of a 50,000 gallon concrete water storage facility, booster pump station and water lines to serve 22 households. The tribe will provide leverage in the amount of $461,572 for this project.

CHOCTAW NATION (OK) 

The Nation will use its $800,000 grant to fund the Pocola Sanitary Sewer System Improvements Project. The project will rehabilitate the sanitary sewer collection system for the town and surrounding areas of Pocola - parts of which have deteriorated and even collapsed over the years.  The improvement and replacement of key elements of the sewer system is essential for the safe and successful transportation of wastewater to the treatment facility.  The overall scope of the project will be to eliminate overflows and bypasses in the collection system.

COCOPAH INDIAN HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT (AZ)

This grant of $605,000 will be used by the tribe to promote safe, decent and sanitary housing on the Cocopah Indian Reservation by rehabilitating housing units previously conveyed to low-income and very low-income tribal members. Rehabilitation of the units in this proposed project will result in increasing the length of their useful lives.

COUER D’ALENE TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY (ID)

The housing authority will use its $455,200 grant to construct a sewage lagoon that will be an add-on to an existing system. The lagoon will support six housing units for low-income families that are currently under construction and an additional six housing units that are planned.

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE COMMUNITY (OR)

This grant of $500,000 will be used to construct a 3,000 square foot facility to house a food bank that will serve over 500 families.  The current food bank is located in a remote area that residents cannot walk to and public transit is not available.  The new food bank will be close the tribal campus and the tribal housing authority.  Sidewalks are available and residents will have full accessibility.

COOK INLET TRIBAL COUNCIL (AK)

The Cook Inlet Tribal Council located in Anchorage, Alaska will use its $600,000 grant to construct a 20,000 square foot group home for low-and moderate-income Alaska Native youth, 20 male and 20 female, ages 14-18.  This project will be in close proximity to Bartlett High School and the Alaska Native Heritage Center.  This project will reduce the homeless population of Alaska Native Youth in Anchorage, and will increase academic stability and support, among other cultural and traditional life styles.  Funds from the ICDBG program will be leveraged with $6,000,000 in other State of Alaska funding to construct the facility, for a total project cost of $6,600,000.

CROW CREEK HOUSING AUTHORITY (SD)

This grant of $900,000 will be utilized to fund the rehabilitation of 17 rental and 17 owner-occupied housing units located in and around the tribal community of Fort Thompson on the Crow Creek Reservation. Each of the units will serve the housing needs of low- to moderate-income Native Americans. The project is leveraged with $300,000 in Indian Housing Block Grant funds.

DRY CREEK RANCHERIA BAND OF POMO INDIANS (CA)

The Dry Creek Band will use its $605,000 grant to fund a homeowner assistance program. The program will meet an essential community development need and is critical to the viability of the community. The project clearly demonstrates the tribe is making the effort to stabilize its Native community as well as impact the housing market in its overall service area. Through education this program will increase homeownership opportunities for tribal members that meet the program’s income criteria.

EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS (NC)

The Eastern Band will use its grant of $390,370 to construct a 4,500 square foot children’s home. The current facility is in desperate need of repair and it was found to be more cost effective to construct a new facility than repair the existing one. The new facility will increase capacity from 13 to 20 children in Cherokee who need a safe, stable home.

EASTERN SHAWNEE TRIBE (OK)

The Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma will use its $800,000 grant to construct a 6,750 square foot Elder Independent Living Community Center building with a 3,000 square foot covered outdoor community space. This project will house the elders who apply for services and meet the age and income guidelines established by the Tribe. The Tribe will also construct roads and infrastructure necessary to access the area.

ELY SHOSHONE TRIBE (NV)

The grant of $605,000 will be used to rehabilitate 13 homes. The units consist of nine trailers and four modular units. Trailers are 840 square feet, with three- bedrooms and one-bathroom. Modular units are 1,080 square feet, with (3) bedrooms and (2) bathrooms.

ENTERPRISE RANCHERIA (CA)

The Enterprise Rancheria will use its $595,000 grant to acquire land and four existing housing units. There is presently a need for 362 homes, with 77 families living in an unsafe and overcrowded manner. Over 154 families are paying over 50 percent of their income for rent.

FORT MCDERMITT PAIUTE-SHOSHONE TRIBE (NV)

The grant of $605,000 will be used to foster economic development on the reservation. The tribe will expand its travel plaza by 1800 feet. The project will provide an area benefit that will increase jobs and job retention as well as a needed services and access for Fort McDermitt residents.

GILA RIVER HEALTH CORPORATION (AZ)

The grant of $2,750,000 will fund the renovation/expansion of a health facility. The project will include the Primary Care Department and will increase the Internal Medicine area to 8,695 square feet. The project also includes the construction of a dental addition of 2,940 square feet which will include a 4,072 square foot circulatory factor which yields a total increase of 15,707 square feet.

HANNAHVILLE INDIAN COMMUNITY (MI)

The tribe will use its grant of $600,000 for a transitional housing building. The project will renovate an existing tribal building into a single bedroom apartment complex, which will be operated as a transitional facility to address a need for safe, secure, and affordable housing for tribal members needing temporary housing. The building is approximately 6,000 square feet and will provide nine single bedroom apartments.

HO-CHUNK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (NE)

This grant of $695,270 will be used to fund the rehabilitation of 15 single-family homes owned by the Winnebago Housing and Development Commission (WHDC). WHDC will be the subrecipient. Each of the units will serve the housing needs of low- to moderate-income Native Americans. The project is leveraged with $231,758 in Indian Housing Block Grant funds.

HO-CHUNK NATION (WI)

This grant of $600,000 will be used to install solar photovoltaic panels on low-income single-family and apartment rental units in the tribe’s Sandpillow Village. The project’s goal is to decrease resident energy costs at the 54 unit community through energy efficiency improvements. Specific estimated benefits include a 24 percent annual decrease in electricity costs for residents resulting in an average savings of $335 per year savings, and a decrease in emissions load due to the energy efficiency benefits. Key partners in collaboration and information sharing include several departments of the tribe, the Ho Chunk Housing and Community Development Agency, and the Neighborhood Housing Service of Richland County. Leveraging for this project in the amount of $150,000 has been committed by the Ho Chunk Housing and Community Development Association.

HUALAPAI INDIAN TRIBE (AZ)

The tribe will us its grant of $825,000 to fund two priorities: accessibility improvements to existing public buildings in the central Peach Springs community of the reservation and the addition of a dining hall, kitchen, game preparation area and camp sites for the youth camp.

KALISPEL TRIBE OF INDIANS (WA)

The grant of $421,073 will be used to construct a 2,500 square foot elder’s community center. The center will provide a place for elders to socialize, prepare meals, and produce craftwork and will end the physical and social isolation of the elder community.

KARUK TRIBE OF CALIFORNIA (CA)

This $605,000 grant will be used to fund a wellness center that will provide recreation, physical activity, crime prevention, and other activities that promotes healthy living, as an essential community development need and that is critical to the viability of the community.

KAW NATION (OK)   

The Kaw Nation will use its $800,000 grant to build a Kanza Travel Expansion and Improvement Project.  It will expand the current travel plaza by 2,100 square feet.  The expansion will allow diesel trucks to use the new facility to obtain diesel which will increase the Kaw Nation’s revenue.  Three new employees will be hired to operate the travel plaza.  The plaza is located in Braman, Oklahoma.

KLAMATH TRIBE (OR)

The Klamath Tribe will use its $500,000 grant to construct a 1,600 square foot preschool education center that will provide modern public facility space to house essential child education programs that will serve 88 families.

LAC DU FLAMBEAU BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR CHIPPEWA INDIANS (WI)

This grant of $600,000 will be used to construct an Indian Bowl Living Arts and Culture Center.  The project will benefit the Lac du Flambeau Reservation by supporting cultural preservation and education.  The 10,649 square foot building will also include a museum, an art studio, an art gallery and training and conference space.  Leveraging for this project is $280,000.

LOWER BRULE SIOUX TRIBE (SD)

The tribe will use its $900,000 grant to rehabilitate 58 rental homes located on scattered sites throughout the Lower Brule Reservation. Each of the units will be used to serve the housing needs of low- to moderate-income Native Americans. The project is leveraged with $300,000 in Indian Housing Block Grant funds.

LUMMI NATION HOUSING AUTHORITY (WA)

This grant of $500,000 will be used by the housing authority to construct roads and utilities to support the construction of 66 apartment units for low-income families. 

MENTASTA TRADITIONAL COUNCIL (AK)

The Mentasta Traditional Council will use its grant of $600,000 construct a health clinic for the residents of the community. The project will be a 1,000 square foot building that will provide a modern facility for primary health care services for the village residents. Funds from the ICDBG program will be leveraged with other funding, for a total project cost of $800,000.

MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION (OK)

The Muskogee Nation will use its $800,000 grant for the Student Auxiliary Services Building. The purposes of the building are to provide healthy activities on campus for the students and address the health needs of the students while they are attending college.  The building will provide a fitness area which includes weight rooms, cardio machines, climbing walls, and a separate room for fitness classes.   The College of the Muscogee Nation is about the health and well being of the college students, and providing student services on campus.

NATIVE VILLAGE OF BUCKLAND (AK)

The Native Village of Buckland will use its $600,000 grant to construct five single-family homes for low-and moderate-income families and will help reduce a severely overcrowding situation in the community.  Funds from the ICDBG program will be leveraged with $1,500,000 from the Northwest Inupiat Housing Authority, for a total project cost of $2,100,000.

NATIVE VILLAGE OF CHITINA (AK)

The Native Village of Chitina will use its $500,910 grant to construct three 3-bedroom single family houses. The projects will provide safe, decent, affordable housing for 3 families (11 tribal members). The project also provides on-going construction training through a partnership with Alaska Works, for five positions associated with the project. Funds from the ICDBG program will be leveraged with $150,000 in Indian Housing Block Grant funds and $270,218 from the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and other funds, for a total project cost of $1,020,218.

NATIVE VILLAGE OF EKWOK (AK)

The Native Village of Ekwok will use its grant of $600,000 to construct six single family homes for low-and moderate-income families living in the community.  The new homes will bring complete water, sewage and kitchen facilities and provide six families with safe, decent and affordable housing.  Funds from the ICDBG program will be leveraged with $1,848,000 in other funding being provided by the Bristol Bay Housing Authority and Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, for a total project cost of $2,448,000.

NATIVE VILLAGE OF KIANA (AK)

The Native Village of Kiana will use its grant of $600,000 to rehabilitate 25 substandard homes for low-and moderate-income families living in the community.  Rehabilitation will include weatherization and the construction of added living space to reduce overcrowding issues.  Funds from the ICDBG program will be leveraged with $200,000 in other funding being provided by the Northwest Inupiat Housing Authority, for a total project cost of $800,000.

NAVAJO NATION (AZ)

The Navajo Nation will use its $5,500,000 grant to provide power lines & water treatment facilities for 10 Chapters within the reservation.

NORTH FORK RANCHERIA OF MONO INDIANS (CA)

This grant of $605,000 will provide transportation services to low-income residents including elderly. The grant will Increase access to jobs, schools, medical and other essential services. The Transportation and Training facility will also provide a state of the art space for vocational training in the field of automobile mechanics helping create a certification and job placement program.

NORTHERN CHEYENNE TRIBAL HOUSING AUTHORITY (MT)

The housing authority will use its grant of $900,000 to rehabilitate 27 owner-occupied housing units located on scattered sites throughout the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Each of the units will be used to serve the housing needs of low- to moderate-income Native Americans. Priority will be given to elderly and/or disabled homeowners. The project is leveraged with $300,000 in Indian Housing Block Grant funds.

NORTHERN PUEBLOS HOUSING AUTHORITY (NM)

The housing authority will use its $599,150 grant to construct 10 homes for the Pueblo of San Ildefonso. A 2008 Santa Fe County Housing Needs Assessment4 reported that there was a shortage of 3,166 housing units in Santa Fe County—which includes the Pueblo de San Ildefonso.

ORGANIZED VILLAGE OF KASAAN (AK)

This grant of $599,457 will be used by the village to renovate a 3,550 square foot building to be used as a multi-use community facility in the community.  The new multi-use community facility will be the central anchor for a new cultural campus and will prove a much needed place in Kasaan to hold cultural celebrations, workshops, trainings and most importantly a place where families can gather for community events and other healthy social activities.  Funds from the ICDBG program will be leveraged with $110,869 in other funding resources provided by the tribe, for a total project cost of $710,326.

OTTAWA TRIBE (OK)

The Ottawa Tribe will use its grant of $800,000 to build a travel plaza at the intersection of two major highways in north eastern Oklahoma. This travel plaza will have a 4,000 square foot convenience store and 8 canopied passenger fueling islands, a semi-truck fueling island, parking area with outside picnic area. The project will create 17 full-time jobs.

PAIUTE INDIAN TRIBE OF UTAH (UT)

This grant of $900,000 will be utilized for the development of an RV park and campground consisting of 73 campsites and a 2,880 square foot clubhouse located on land donated by the tribe. The park and campground will be owned and operated by the Tribe and will provide 5 full-time employment opportunities for low- and moderate-income tribal members. In addition to the land contribution valued at $195,000, the Tribe is also providing cash leverage of $2,700 for the project.

PAULOFF HARBOR VILLAGE (AK)

The Pauloff Harbor Village will use its grant of $356,218 to construct a single family home for a low-and moderate-income family utilizing a prototype housing design resulting in a high performance, healthy, low maintenance, affordable home which will be replicated in other Aleutian regional communities.  Funds from the ICDBG program will be leveraged with $137,125 in Aleutian Housing Authority and other tribal funds, for a total project cost of $493,343.

PAWNEE NATION (OK)

The Nation will use its $800,000 grant for the design and construction of the Pawnee Tribal Elder Center. This new facility will house the Elderly Meals Program which provides at least one nutritional meal a day to the participants, it will also house the Caregiver’s Program that assists the elderly participants with day-to-day assistance in order to provide the participants with an enhanced quality of life.  Another program that would be housed in this facility would be the tribally assisted program for financial assistance on utilities, selected medical assistance and emergency assistance.  Other on-going activities that would be held in this facility would be educational presentations on items such as nutrition and information that will enhance the quality of life for this select population of the Pawnee tribal community.

POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS (MI)

The Pokagon Band will use its $600,000 grant to extend a waterline from the City of Dowagiac, MI municipal water system to the Pokagon Band’s Pokagonek Edawat housing development. This waterline will connect with 34 existing units and provide water to 40 new units the Band plans to construct over the next 3 years.

PUEBLO OF ACOMA HOUSING AUTHORITY (NM)

The Acoma Pueblo will use its $825,000 grant to rehabilitate 20 homes. Low-income homeowners living in seriously substandard homes or needing to address critical repairs account for 63 percent of the moderate or substantial rehabilitation need - 359 units. Over 250 homes occupied by the elderly and disabled are in need of immediate rehabilitation for roof, windows and electrical and mechanical system improvements.

QAWALANGIN TRIBE OF UNALASKA (AK)

This grant of $419,487 will be used by the tribe for two projects: construction of one low-income, 2-bedroom single-family home; and demolition of an existing dilapidated home which will be replaced by another acquired home, rehabilitated and offered to one low-income family. Funds from the ICDBG program will be leveraged with Indian Housing Block Grant and Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for a total leverage of $220,000, for a total cost of $639,487.

QUAPAW TRIBE (OK)

The Quapaw Tribe will use its $800,000 grant to construct a joint wellness center and community safe room.  This will enable the tribe to meet an essential community development need by providing residents the opportunity to increase their physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social and environmental health in a safe, comfortable atmosphere.  All while providing the community with a much needed safe room to not only save lives in case of an emergency situation, but to create a sense of peace and well being in the community.

RESIGHINI RANCHERIA (CA)

This grant of $605,000 will be used by the tribe to rehabilitate and improve the Chere-ere Bridge RV Park to create jobs, increase employment and business opportunities, provide job training, and enhance the well-being of the Resighini Rancheria community. This small community, comprised of 32 persons residing in 13 households, is 100 percent low- and moderate-income.

SAC AND FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA (IA)

The Sac and Fox Tribe will use its $600,000 grant to construct the Meskwaki Travel Center. The Center will include a convenience store, car and truck fueling stations, a branch bank, sandwich shop, truck stop and a truck wash/mechanics bay. The project will retain 28 current jobs and will create 8 new positions.

SAINT CROIX TRIBE OF THE CHIPPEWA INDIANS (WI)

The grant of $600,000 will be used by the tribe to address housing rehabilitation on the St Croix Reservation. The rehabilitation project will provide affordable, safe, energy efficient, sustainable housing to 22 low-income housing units. Leveraging for this project is $369,021.

SALISH & KOOTENAI HOUSING AUTHORITY (MT)

Two project types will be funded with this grant of $1,100,000. A portion of the grant will be used to fund the rehabilitation of 14 owner-occupied housing units and 3 rental units. The rental units will be made handicapped-accessible. Each of the units will be used to serve the housing needs of low- to moderate-income Native Americans. This project is leveraged with $255,000 in Indian Housing Block Grant funds. The remainder of the grant will be used to provide homebuyer counseling, down-payment assistance and assistance to prevent foreclosures. Up to 100 families will receive homebuyer education/counseling and another 20 families will either receive down-payment assistance or funding to prevent foreclosures. All of the families assisted will be low to moderate income Native Americans. This project is leveraged with $155,000 in Indian Housing Block Grant and other funds.

SAULT STE MARIE TRIBE (MI)

The tribe will use its $600,000 grant for a water/sewer line expansion. The tribe currently owns and operates the wells and water supply; however the system does not contain any storage or high volume pumping capability. It also requires a separate filtration system. The system needs pressure to flush out the pipes for maintenance and for fire fighting. The grant will be used to construct a water line extension from the city water system to supply the Odenaang subdivision, and hook up with the city sewer system to eliminate the need for wells and filtration systems.

SEMINOLE NATION OF OKLAHOMA (OK)

The Seminole Nation was awarded $800,000 to build a Multi Purpose Community Health and Wellness Center.  This is the first ICDBG that the Seminole Nation has received.  The facility will be a 4,500 square foot facility constructed on land owned by the Seminole Nation.  It will be located at the Mekusukey Mission, Seminole County Oklahoma.

SENECA-CAYUGA TRIBE (OK)

The tribe will use its grant of $800,000 for the construction of a Family Services Center which will provide for all family services fostering cost savings associated with the deliverance of services, better privacy for clients. The center will provide adequate protected offices sized to meet the program needs, a conference room, a child observation room and the added safety provided by a safe room within the building to protect against adverse weather.

SHAWNEE TRIBE (OK)

The grant of $739,275 will be used to continue the rehabilitation/construction of the Shawnee Tribe Social Service and Resource Center. This Center will fulfill an essential community development need by providing a facility for both the delivery of social services and the conduct of community activities.  Such development is currently prevented by the lack of space available for more effective social services program delivery and the management and conduct of community.

SPIRIT LAKE HOUSING CORPORATION (ND)

This $900,000 grant will be used for the rehabilitation of 21 rental units in an elderly housing complex. The units will be made more habitable, accessible and energy efficient. Each of the units will be used to serve the housing needs of low- to moderate-income Native Americans. The project is leveraged with $300,000 in Indian Housing Block Grant funds.

THE ONEIDA TRIBE OF INDIANS OF WISCONSIN (WI)

The grant of $600,000 will be used by the tribe to provide infrastructure of water, sewer and roads to sustain the construction of 40 housing units for single adult families on the Oneida Reservation. The proposed site is ideally situated within walking distance of the Oneida health center and the Oneida day care center.

TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LOUISIANA (LA)

The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe will use its $779,279 grant to construct a social service building that addresses the essential social services needs of the community. The building will provide families with better access to education and employment opportunities and other social services program, establish a centralized facility for training and support services and provide centralized intervention and counseling services.   

UNITED KEETOOWAH BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS  (OK)

This grant of $800,000 will be used for a Museum/Cultural Center Expansion.  The project will further the tribe’s goal of sharing and preserving its rich Native American history and culture with others.  Services provided by the Multi-Purpose Museum & Cultural Center will include community education opportunities, on-line classes, and other cultural and educational activities relating to the Tribe’s history and its culture.  In addition, a number of jobs are anticipated to be created and retained as a result of this project.

UTE INDIAN TDHE (UT)

This grant of $900,000 will be utilized for the rehabilitation of 23 single family homes located on scattered sites throughout the Ute Indian Reservation. The units will be made more habitable, accessible and energy efficient. Each of the units will be used to serve the housing needs of low- to moderate-income Native Americans. The project is leveraged with $300,000 in Indian Housing Block Grant funds.

VILLAGE OF VENETIE (AK)

The Village of Venetie will use its $540,000 grant for new construction of two single-family homes. This project will provide two families safe, healthy, and affordable housing. Funds from the ICDBG program will be leveraged with $180,000 of Indian Housing Block Grant funds for a total project cost of $720,000.

WELLS INDIAN COLONY BAND OF TE-MOAK TRIBE OF WESTERN SHOSHONE (NV)

The tribe will use its grant of $605,000 for the design and construction of a Small Business Development Incubator to house three new start-up businesses. This economic development project will provide a safe environment for new businesses to get established and to become profitable.

WHITE EARTH BAND OF MINNESOTA CHIPPEWA TRIBE (MN)

The tribe will used its grant of $600,000 to fund the Health Building Addition. The project will expand the current nursing and mental health offices and provide space for new personnel. The 5,000 square feet addition will house 35 staff members, alleviate the current overcrowded conditions, and expand the services provided to community residents.

WYANDOTTE NATION (OK)

The Wyandotte Nation will use $800,000.00 to build a Housing Services Center to support NAHASDA housing activities. The facility will provide an all-weather space for community and social gatherings. The facility will house equipment, activities and programs that will assist in developing a healthy, safe lifestyle. The project will be constructed so that it will incorporate a safe room and a place for the resident of the community to gather and hold meeting and other activities. It will also have a generator for safe access during electrical outages.

YAKAMA NATION HOUSING AUTHORITY (WA)

This grant of $500,000 will be used to construct a new hydro well with a pump station and reservoir to serve the Buena Way Housing Community on the Yakama Indian Reservation. BWHC currently consists of 56 units with 273 residents, with a 66 percent low-to moderate- income. The housing authority plans to expand the community with 90 additional water connections/units over the next 5 years.

YUROK TRIBE (CA)

The Yurok Tribe will use its grant of $605,000 to assist in the purchase of the Yurok Tribe Early Education and Family Resource Center. It will be located in the City of Eureka, CA. The center will provide crucial employment and professional development opportunities to tribal members who will be staffing the new on-site Early Head Start (EHS), Head Start (HS), and Child Care (CC) programs.

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