The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $3,975,000 Project Grant on August 31, 2023 to the Northern Ponca Housing Authority under the Indian Housing Block Grants (CFDA 14.867) program. The grant funding will be used by the tribal government entity to carry out a range of affordable housing activities benefiting low-income Native American families in the Norfolk, Nebraska service area over the grant period ending October 31, 2026. Eligible activities include developing, maintaining, and operating affordable housing units, as well as associated infrastructure projects, on tribal lands. The Northern Ponca Housing Authority has received over $15 million in previous federal grants from HUD to serve as a tribally designated housing entity providing affordable housing and supportive services to Native American communities.