The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded a $5,000,000 Indian Housing Block Grant (CFDA 14.867) to the Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) on January 21, 2025. This grant funding will support affordable housing activities for the KIC tribal community in Ketchikan, Alaska over a project period through December 28, 2029. Eligible activities under the IHBG program include new housing construction, rehabilitation of existing units, housing acquisition, infrastructure improvements, and other housing-related community development initiatives primarily benefiting low-income Native American families. KIC, a federally recognized tribe serving over 6,000 members, will utilize this grant to deliver critical affordable housing services and programs for the Ketchikan community. The tribe has also received additional federal grant sub-awards to support substance abuse prevention and permanent supportive housing initiatives, demonstrating its commitment to addressing a range of community needs through strategic partnerships and federal funding opportunities.
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