U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Press Release
On May 16th, 2025, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner announced more than $9 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funding for eligible Native American Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) in New York to carry out affordable housing activities in Indian Country. Nationally, HUD awarded $1.1 billion in IHBG funding.
“From day one, HUD has been engaged on alleviating affordable housing challenges facing urban, rural and Tribal communities,” Turner said. “Today’s announcement reaffirms our commitment to serve Tribal communities while working towards meeting Indian Country’s housing needs. HUD has a strong partnership with Tribal nations across New York, and I look forward to collaborating directly with Tribal leaders to expand housing opportunities and remove burdensome regulatory barriers that impede progress.”
After working with the Urban Institute of DC, the Seneca Nation’s Grants team was selected by the EDA to share their process as an example of the best practice in the hopes they can set an example for other tribal nations for developing grant applications.
“In grants in the world, this was a huge honor, and highlights the Nation’s grant writing team as one of the strongest among tribal nations on the national level!”, Isabella Spann-SNI Grants and Development Manager
Ja:göh to our grants writing team for achieving success and We’so Nya:wëh for the hard work and dedication you put in benefit the Seneca Nation.
