{KXLG – Sisseton, SD} The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate tribe in South Dakota will see a noticeable improvement in housing within their community. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated $6 million to the tribe as part of a larger $150 million initiative for affordable housing projects in Tribal communities. This funding, under the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant program, will aid in constructing 10 homes and two quadplexes, advancing the tribe’s efforts to provide sustainable housing solutions for Native families.
“Working with our Tribal partners and investing financial resources for the construction of new, affordable housing is a priority for this Administration,” said HUD Agency Head, The Honorable Adrianne Todman. “This funding is critical to the future of housing across Indian Country, especially for Tribal families who need them most.”
Richard Monocchio, Principal Deputy Secretary for Public and Indian Housing, highlighted the unique challenges faced by Native Communities. “Indian Housing Block Grant funding is an important resource to help Tribes provide housing solutions that best serve their communities. This additional IHBG Competitive funding provides a rare opportunity to fund strong and viable affordable housing projects in Indian Country.”
The IHBG program remains central to the federal government’s commitment to providing adequate housing for Native Americans. As the largest source of assistance for Indian housing, it supports new construction, rehabilitation, and infrastructure within Indian reservations and similar areas, contributing to the longevity and vitality of American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
For more information on the IHBG program and a list of awardees, click here.
