Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages | FR 6900 N 23

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1) What is the ICDBG program?

The Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It is formally titled the Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages.

2) What is the purpose of ICDBG funding?

The core purpose of ICDBG is to strengthen and sustain viable American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Funded activities are intended to support projects that expand decent housing, improve living conditions, and create economic opportunities.

3) What is the main requirement for who benefits from ICDBG-funded activities?

Across the program, funded activities must primarily benefit people with low and moderate incomes, consistent with ICDBG regulations. The low- and moderate-income benefit standard is referenced under 24 CFR 1003.208, and program definitions include 24 CFR 1003.2.

4) What regulations govern this program?

The governing rules for ICDBG are laid out in 24 CFR part 1003. The Imminent Threat pathway also references requirements in 24 CFR part 1003 subpart E.

5) What are the two main grant pathways in this opportunity?

This opportunity includes two primary pathways: (1) Single Purpose Grants and (2) Imminent Threat Grants.

6) What is a Single Purpose Grant under ICDBG?

A Single Purpose Grant is the competitive track and is the primary focus of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Under this track, tribes propose a specific community development project that meets ICDBG objectives and satisfies the requirement to principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons.

7) How are Single Purpose Grant applications awarded?

Single Purpose Grant applications are evaluated competitively. Applicants are ranked, and awards are made based on the NOFO criteria until available funding is exhausted.

8) What is an Imminent Threat Grant under ICDBG?

An Imminent Threat Grant is designed for urgent situations that pose an immediate negative impact on public health or safety for tribal residents.

9) Is the Imminent Threat Grant tied to the NOFO deadline?

No. Imminent Threat requests are not tied to the NOFO deadline. They are accepted and awarded on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis until the set-aside funds for imminent threats are fully spent.

10) Where do Imminent Threat Grant requests get submitted?

Imminent Threat requests must be submitted to the applicant's regional Area Office of Native American Programs (ONAP).

11) What guidance applies to Imminent Threat Grant requests?

Imminent Threat requests must follow Notice PIH 2025-09 (which supersedes Program Guidance 2018-04) along with the requirements in 24 CFR part 1003 subpart E.

12) Why is timing important for Imminent Threat Grants?

Imminent Threat funding is limited and allocated in the order complete requests are received, so eligible applicants facing a time-sensitive health or safety crisis generally need to move quickly.

13) Who is eligible to apply for ICDBG funding?

Eligible applicants are federally recognized Indian tribes, as described at 24 CFR 1003.5(a).

14) How is "federally recognized" eligibility identified in the opportunity materials?

Eligibility includes tribes listed in the Bureau of Indian Affairs publication titled "Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs" (referenced as 89 Fed. Reg. 238, December 11, 2024). It also includes entities that had been eligible recipients under the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 (31 U.S.C. 1221).

15) Can a tribal organization apply on behalf of a tribe?

Yes. Certain tribal organizations may apply on behalf of a tribe if they qualify under Title I of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act and the tribe formally authorizes them through concurring resolutions.

16) What documentation is required if a tribal organization applies for a tribe?

The tribe's concurring resolutions authorizing the tribal organization must be included with the application materials.

17) When must an applicant meet eligibility requirements?

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements as of the application submission date.

18) Who is not eligible to apply for this program?

Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorships are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this program.

19) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this ICDBG opportunity?

The Funding Opportunity Number is FR 6900 N 23.

20) What type of funding instrument is being offered?

The opportunity is offered as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) and is categorized as discretionary funding.

21) About how many awards does HUD anticipate making?

HUD anticipates making around 50 awards.

22) What is the maximum award amount per grant?

The award ceiling is up to $2,000,000 per grant.

23) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is categorized under housing-related federal assistance as CFDA 14.862.

24) What is the closing date for the competitive portion of this opportunity?

The posted closing date for the competitive portion (Single Purpose Grants) is November 24, 2025.

25) Does the closing date apply to Imminent Threat requests?

No. Imminent Threat requests are submitted outside the main competition deadline and are accepted on a rolling basis until the imminent threat set-aside funds are fully spent.

26) What kinds of projects does ICDBG generally support?

Based on the program purpose described, ICDBG generally supports tribal community development projects that expand decent housing, improve living conditions, and create economic opportunities, while meeting the requirement that activities primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons.