Grant is for affordable housing

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe will receive just over $1 million as part of Indian Housing Block Grants.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson announced the award of $3.7 million in grants to Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai, Nez Perce and Shoshone/Bannock Ft. Hall tribes to produce and preserve affordable housing activities in their communities.

The awards were part of an outlay of $655 million in Indian Housing Block Grants Tribes in 38 states.

“President Trump and HUD are committed to providing our Native American Tribes with the tools they need to create better, affordable housing opportunities for their families,” Carson said. “These grant funds will allow local leaders to build stronger and vibrant communities that drive more economic development.”

Safe, affordable housing is a critical need in Tribal communities, said HUD Northwest Regional Administrator Jeff McMorris.

“Today’s awards will greatly assist our Tribal partners in meeting the unique and pressing challenges they face,” he said.