# Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY 2026

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pih-2600-dc-0048-indian-housing-block-grant-competitive-program-ihbg-comp/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362718

> Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to offer grants of up to $7.5 million (at least $500,000) to tribes. It expects to make about 30 awards worth $125 million in total. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around September 16, 2026, with applications due around December 16, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PIH-2600-DC-0048 |
| Agency | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected December 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $7.5 million |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | 30 |
| Total funding | $125 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 14.867 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Indian tribes, as defined under Section 4(13) of NAHASDA that are allocated IHBG Formula funding. For Native Alaskan Tribes only: Pursuant to the General Provisions in the annual appropriations Act, only Native Alaskan Indian Housing Block Grant recipients that received IHBG grants in Fiscal Year 2005 are eligible to apply directly for funding under this NOFO. Native Alaskan Tribes that are required to designate a Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) in Alaska for their IHBG formula program may not apply directly for funding under this competition. Native Alaskan Tribes that choose to, but are not required to, designate a TDHE in Alaska for its IHBG formula program may apply for IHBG competitive funds directly. Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHE), as defined under Section 4(22) of NAHASDA, that have ever been allocated IHBG formula funding. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

## What the grant funds

The Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) provides competitive grant opportunities to eligible IHBG formula recipients under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) to carry out eligible affordable housing activities for the benefit of low-income Tribal families.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY 2026?

Department of Housing and Urban Development accepts applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program (IHBG-COMP) for FY 2026?

Expected deadline December 16, 2026. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $7.5 million each. About $125 million in total across about 30 awards.