Application Instructions for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Imminent Threat (IT) Program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Office of Public and Indian Housing, administers the Indian Community Development Block Grant – Imminent Threat (ICDBG-IT) Program. This grant opportunity is specifically designed to assist Tribal governments and organizations in responding to threats to public health or safety that are considered urgent, non-recurring, and uniquely threatening to entire service areas. The program is authorized by Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and governed by regulations at 24 CFR Part 1003. The ICDBG-IT program supersedes HUD Program Guidance 2018-04, incorporating revised guidance and significantly increased funding ceilings. The ICDBG-IT program provides grants to alleviate or remove imminent threats, which must be independently verified and must present an immediate adverse impact on the health or safety of Tribal communities. These threats must be addressed swiftly, and the issues must not stem from deferred maintenance or other recurring problems. The types of eligible activities include acquisition of real property, construction or rehabilitation of public facilities, clearance and demolition, interim assistance such as emergency repairs and services, housing support services, relocation assistance, and improvements to privately owned utilities or housing. Activities must adhere to the ICDBG eligibility criteria under Subpart C of 24 CFR Part 1003 and cannot exceed 15% of the total grant for public services. Applicants must be federally recognized Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations. Tribal organizations are required to submit documentation of their eligibility unless HUD already has this information on file. There is no restriction on the number of applications a Tribe or Tribal organization can submit under this announcement. Matching funds are not required. ICDBG-IT grants are awarded on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis, and HUD retains the right to revise program requirements or reserve a portion of funds for Tribes with demonstrated high need. In prior years, the program has awarded $5 million annually, supporting approximately five projects. Current funding ceilings are $750,000 for threats that are not part of a Presidentially Declared Disaster (PDD) and up to $1,500,000 for PDD-related threats. Applications are submitted via email to ONAP-ICDBG@hud.gov and the relevant Area ONAP office, and cannot be submitted through Grants.gov. Required application materials include several HUD forms (e.g., SF-424, HUD-2880, HUD-4123, HUD-4125), a detailed project budget, a written project summary, verification of the threat from an independent source, and documentation of ineligibility for other Tribal or Federal funding sources. Applications must also demonstrate that the proposed project can be completed within a reasonable timeframe and effectively mitigates the identified threat. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and maintain an active registration, including obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). HUD evaluates applications based on completeness, timeliness, and the validity of documentation provided. Incomplete applications lose their queue position and must be resubmitted. Funded applicants receive award notices via email, followed by an official grant agreement and access to funding through HUD’s electronic Line of Credit Control System (eLOCCS). Reporting requirements include annual status evaluations (ASERs), Federal Financial Reports (SF-425), and future participation in HUD’s updated grant management systems. ICDBG-IT grants are governed by post-award compliance rules outlined in 2 CFR 200, and failure to meet reporting or performance standards may result in enforcement actions. For technical assistance and inquiries, applicants should contact their Area Office of Native American Programs or reach out via ONAP-ICDBG@hud.gov. This funding opportunity remains open until amended, rescinded, or superseded by future HUD notices and continues to be a crucial resource for Tribes addressing immediate threats to the health and safety of their communities.

Submit early, provide third-party threat verification, use required HUD forms, and maintain active SAM.gov registration.