The indian community development block grant program (ICDBG) imminent threat program provides grant funding on a first-come, first-served basis to address imminent threats on indian reservations, in…

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public and Indian Housing Office awarded the Santee Sioux Tribal Housing Authority $309,580 under the Indian Community Development Block Grant Program (CFDA 14.862) on September 18, 2025. The award funds procurement and installation of certified water treatment units in administrative and residential buildings to reduce elevated manganese levels in the tribal community's drinking water supply and provide safe drinking water to tribal families. Performance takes place in Niobrara, Nebraska, with a completion date of May 31, 2026. The Imminent Threat Program component of ICDBG provides grant funding on a first-come, first-served basis to address imminent threats on Indian reservations and in Native Alaskan villages. The recipient manages implementation directly without subrecipients.

Activities

The santee sioux tribal housing authority will utilize the 2025 ICDBG-imminent threat (ICDBG-IT) award of $309,580 to procure and install certified water treatment units for administrative and residential units in order to reduce elevated levels of manganese which is posing a health risk to current residents.

Expected outcomes

Safe drinking water

Intended beneficiaries

Tribal families

Subrecipient activities

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