Cocopah Indian Housing & Development

Cocopah Indian Housing & Development is a tribal organization registered to receive federal grant awards since June 2009. As a division of the Cocopah Indian Housing And Development entity, it primarily focuses on providing housing and community development services for the Cocopah Indian Tribe in Somerton, Arizona. The organization is structured as a tribally owned firm and tribal government, specializing in housing authorities for public and tribal communities. Its business types also include being American Indian owned, reflecting its commitment to serving and representing the interests of the Cocopah Tribe.

The entity has consistently received federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through various programs aimed at supporting Native American communities. Specifically, Cocopah Indian Housing & Development has been awarded grants under the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program and the Indian Housing Block Grants (IHBG) program. These awards have ranged from Project Grants to Formula Grants, with amounts totaling over $1.9 million since 2020. The grants support a wide array of activities, including the development of viable housing, improvement of living environments, creation of economic opportunities, and provision of affordable housing assistance. For instance, a recent $1,215,444 ICDBG Project Grant awarded in March 2024 will fund community development initiatives through March 2028. Additionally, a $635,153 IHBG Formula Grant awarded in June 2021 supports housing development, operations, and modernization efforts on the Cocopah reservation through September 2026. These grants demonstrate the organization's ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of life and housing conditions for the Cocopah Tribe.