Indian housing block grants

The Department of Housing and Urban Development Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $1 million to the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians on July 14, 2026, under the Indian Community Development Block Grant Program (CFDA 14.862), a project grant supporting the development of viable American Indian and Alaska Native communities through decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities. The recipient, a federally recognized Indian tribe headquartered in Littleton, Maine, will perform the work in Houlton, Maine, with an ultimate completion date of August 1, 2028. The program provides eligible Indian tribes and tribal organizations with direct grants to support community development objectives, with project periods based on implementation schedules submitted and approved by HUD. Primary beneficiaries are families meeting NAHASDA criteria. Grantees access funds through HUD's Line of Credit Control System (LOCCS) following execution of a grant agreement.