Indian housing block grants

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $985,949 to the Manzanita Band of Mission Indians on July 13, 2026, under the Indian Community Development Block Grant Program (CFDA 14.862). The award is classified as a Project Grant with a period of performance extending through April 15, 2027, and work is performed in Boulevard, California.

The Indian Community Development Block Grant Program funds development of viable American Indian and Alaska Native communities through creation of decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities. The program awards single-purpose grants competitively based on factors and criteria published in the Notice of Funding Opportunity; eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes, bands, groups, nations, and Alaska Native villages determined eligible under Title I of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. The Manzanita Band of Mission Indians is a federally recognized tribe representing the Kumeyaay Nation located in San Diego County and has a history of securing federal grants for environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and community infrastructure development.