30-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for the Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages: OMB Control No.: 2577-0191; Correction
Published Date: 1/17/2025
Notice
Summary
HUD is asking for 30 more days of public comments on the application form for the Community Development Block Grant program that helps Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages. This correction fixes some details about the form’s title and how long it takes to fill out. If you’re involved with these communities, now’s the time to share your thoughts before the final approval!
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Federally Recognized Tribes Can Apply
Federally recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Native communities and corporations, and tribally authorized tribal organizations are eligible to apply for the Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program (OMB Control No. 2577-0191) using forms SF-425, HUD-2516, and the Annual Status and Evaluation Report (ASER).
70% Requirement for Low/Moderate Income
ICDBG program rules require that not less than 70 percent of expenditures benefit low- and moderate-income persons, directing the majority of grant spending to low- and middle-income people in Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Housing and Infrastructure Activities Funded
ICDBG funds may be used for housing rehabilitation, land acquisition to support new housing, homeownership assistance, public facilities and improvements, and related community development activities as listed under 24 CFR part 1003, subpart C.
Economic Development and Microenterprise Funding
ICDBG eligible uses explicitly include economic development and microenterprise programs, meaning grants can support small business and entrepreneurship activities in Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Annual Reporting Burden and Deadlines for Grantees
ICDBG grantees must submit an annual Federal Financial Report (SF-425), a Contract and Subcontract Activity Report (HUD-2516) due October 10 each year, and an Annual Status and Evaluation Report (ASER) due November 15 each year and at grant closeout. HUD estimates a total annual burden of 451 hours and a total annual cost of $19,641 for all respondents.
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