Under the native american housing assistance and self-determination act of 1996 (25 U.S.C. 4101 ET SEQ.), HUD provides formula-based grants to indian tribes and alaska native villages for the…

The Department of Housing and Urban Development Public and Indian Housing Office awarded $220,893 to the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut on September 16, 2025, under the Indian Housing Block Grants program (CFDA 14.867), a formula grant authorized by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996.

The award funds affordable housing activities including development of new affordable housing units, maintenance and rehabilitation of existing low-rent residential homes, and provision of housing services to low-income tribal families. Performance extends through September 30, 2035, with place of performance in Uncasville, Montville, Connecticut.

The Mohegan Tribe must submit an Indian Housing Plan to HUD and may use IHBG funds for housing development, operating and modernization of existing housing, housing management services, crime prevention and safety activities, and model activities addressing affordable housing challenges in Indian Country. Environmental review must be completed before acquisition, rehabilitation, construction, or property-related activities proceed. Sub-recipient activities were unknown at the time of award.

Activities

Allocations made to eligible tribes under the ihbg formula program provide funding for affordable housing activities.

Expected outcomes

Funding enables maintenance and rehabilitation of existing low-rent residential homes, development of new affordable housing units, and provision of housing services.

Intended beneficiaries

The beneficiaries of this funding are low-income tribal families.

Subrecipient activities

The subrecipient activities are unknown at the time of award.