Native American

EDA: $3.6 Million Invested to Strengthen the Food Processing Industry on the Leech Lake Reservation in Minnesota

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3.6 million grant to the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in Cass Lake, Minnesota, to support the Tribe’s wild rice production industry. This grant will construct a 6,100-square-foot rice processing facility on Tribal land that would enable the…

FEMA: $150 Million in Funding Announced to Enhance Resilience of Critical Infrastructure and to Protect Against Extreme Weather Events

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell today announced selections for a combined $150 million in capitalization grants to help communities reduce vulnerability to natural hazards. Funding through the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund Program will enable 10 states, a Tribal Nation and the District of Columbia to administer revolving loan funds that will help local governments carry out hazard…

HUD: More Than $6 Million Announced to Revitalize Communities with Distressed HUD-Assisted Housing

Choice Neighborhood Planning Grants will kickstart community-driven transformation plans that will benefit residents and local economies Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $6.5 million in Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants for 13 communities in 11 states across America to redevelop severely distressed public housing or HUD-assisted housing, improve outcomes for residents,…

EDA: $2.5 Million Invested for Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements to Support Economic Growth at the Bay Mills Indian Community Reservation in Michigan

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.5 million grant to the Bay Mills Indian Community in Brimley, Michigan, for wastewater infrastructure improvements needed to support economic development in the region. This grant will expand wastewater treatment capacity at the Bay Mills Indian Community, to…

HUD: Aid Offered to New Mexico Disaster Victims

Federal aid supports Santa Clara Pueblo for June 2024 storms The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of New Mexico and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from June 20…

HUD: More Than $10 Million Announced to Help End Homelessness Among Native American Veterans

New funding will help Native American veterans facing homelessness access and maintain quality, affordable housing The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced more than $10 million to provide rental assistance and supportive housing services to Native American veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Federal investment in Native American…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to New Hampshire Victims

Federal aid supports state, Tribal and local recovery for July 2024 storms The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of New Hampshire and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storms and…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to Vermont Storm Victims

Federal aid supports state, Tribal and local recovery for July 9-11, 2024 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of Vermont and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, flooding, landslides,…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to Kansas Storm Victims

Federal aid supports state, Tribal and local recovery for May 2024 Storms. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of Kansas and ordered federal aid to supplement state, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line…

HUD: Disaster Aid Offered to Nebraska Storm Victims

Federal aid supports state, Tribal and local recovery for May 20, 2024—June 2024 Storms. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of Nebraska and ordered federal aid to supplement state, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms,…