The Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through its Public and Indian Housing office, offers competitive funding to support community development in Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages. This program aims to create viable Indian communities through activities that develop decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities, with a primary focus on benefiting low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons. ICDBG Single Purpose grants are available under this funding opportunity, while Imminent Threat (IT) grants are excluded from this announcement and are awarded separately.
Approximately $70 million is available for ICDBG Single Purpose grants in FY2025. Awards are allocated across Area ONAPs (Office of Native American Programs), with estimated allocations ranging from $3.3 million to $23.8 million per region. Awards will range between $500,000 and $2,000,000, with a maximum performance period of 60 months. While cost sharing is not required, applicants can receive additional points for leveraging external or tribal resources. The program allows a range of eligible activities including housing rehabilitation, infrastructure improvements, economic development, and public service components capped at 15% of the total award. Some restrictions apply, such as limits on consultant compensation and program administration costs.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations authorized under Title I of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Tribal organizations may apply on behalf of tribes with proper authorizing resolutions. Applicants must demonstrate that at least 70% of grant funds will benefit LMI individuals and meet population-based grant ceilings based on IHBG formula data. Individuals are not eligible to apply. The merit review process includes criteria such as applicant capacity, project need, soundness of approach, leveraging, and alignment with community priorities.
Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on December 10, 2025. Required application components include standard forms (e.g., SF-424, HUD-424B, HUD-2880), project plans, budgets (HUD-4123, HUD-4125), and relevant certifications. Applicants are encouraged to register early with SAM.gov and Grants.gov to ensure eligibility and avoid submission issues. Optional preference points are available for projects aligned with Promise Zones or located within Opportunity Zones.
The anticipated award announcement date is April 24, 2026, with projects expected to begin on or around the same date and run up to five years. This grant is offered on an annual basis. HUD will rank applications based on a merit review score, applying tie-breakers if necessary, and reserves the right to adjust or withdraw awards based on program priorities or noncompliance with requirements.
Emphasize service to LMI populations; maintain current audit and reporting compliance; strong documentation of project need and leverage improves scores.
