AKONAP ensures that safe, decent and affordable housing is available to Native American families, creates economic opportunities for Tribes and Indian housing residents, assists Tribes in the formulation of plans and strategies for community development, and assures fiscal integrity in the operation of the programs.
Alaska Office of Native American Programs
3000 C Street, Suite 401
Anchorage, AK 99503
Toll Free: (877) 302-9800 (Alaska Only)
Phone: (907) 677-9800
FAX: (907) 677-9807
Service Area: Alaska
Key Regional Highlights
NEW! Alaska State Historic Preservation Office Programmatic Agreement and Proposed Amendment In 2016, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the State of Alaska, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, the Municipality of Anchorage, and other local governments and tribal entities within the State of Alaska worked with the Alaska State Historic Preservation Officer to develop a Programmatic Agreement (PA) to be used to satisfy requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for specific activities. The PA expires on December 31, 2020, however, it is the desire of signatories to execute an Amendment to extend the term of the agreement for an additional five-year period. Comments regarding the Amendment will be accepted until December 26, 2020, and can be submitted via email to greg.m.stuckey@hud.gov. View Proposed Amendment |
COVID-19 UPDATEThe Office of Native American Programs is working tirelessly to support all of our Tribal housing partners as we deal with the impact of COVID-19 as a Nation. The safety and security of Native American families, Tribal housing staff, and all in Indian Country is our top priority. For the latest information and resources related to COVID-19, including how to apply for IHBG-CARES and ICDBG-CARES funds, program notices and training materials, please visit ONAP's COVID-19 Recovery Programs website. Additional information is also available at www.hud.gov/codetalk. |
- Upcoming Local Alaska Training Opportunities
- Region 10 Environmental Guidance (Includes Alaska Specific Information)
- Program Guidance 2020-01 NAHASDA Income Limits Effective July 30, 2020
- PIH Notice 2019-19 Total Development Costs Effective July 18, 2019 and the TDC Attachment
- PIH Notice 2020-15 Revised Loan Limits for the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program Effective July 17, 2020 and the Loan Limit Attachment
Established by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA), the IHBG program is a formula based grant program provided to Federally recognized Indian tribes or their tribally designated housing entity (TDHE), and a limited number of state recognized tribes who were funded under the Indian Housing Program authorized by the United States Housing Act of 1937 (USHA).The grant amount received is determined annually based upon the Tribe’s current assisted housing stock and the need for additional low-income housing, as determined by population. Eligible activities include housing development, assistance to housing developed under the Indian Housing Program, housing services to eligible families and individuals, crime prevention and safety, and model activities that provide creative approaches to solving affordable housing problems.
IHBG informational links:
- Alaska Funding by TDHEs and Regions
- Tribal HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
- Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG)-Competitive Grant Program
- NAHASDA Statute
- IHBG Program Regulations 24 CFR Part 1000
- PIH Notices Related to Native American Programs
- ONAP Program Guidance
- Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit, Requirements for Federal Awards 2 CFR Part 200
- Environmental Review
- Region 10 Environmental Guidance (Includes Alaska Specific Information)
- HUD Exchange Environmental Review
- ONAP Codetalk Environmental Resources
- HUD Environmental Requirements, Guidance and Worksheets
- Income Limits
- Total Development Costs
Indian Community Development Block Grant Program (ICDBG)
Awarded under an annual competition, Indian Community Development Block Grants provide single purpose grants to eligible grantees for housing rehabilitation, land acquisition, community facilities, infrastructure construction, and economic development activities that benefit primarily low and moderate income persons. The Secretary of HUD may set aside 5% of each year's allocation for the noncompetitive, first come-first served, funding of grants to eliminate or lessen problems which pose an imminent threat to public health or safety.
ICDBG informational links:
- ONAP ICDBG Website
- ICDBG Program Regulations 24 CFR Part 1003
- Program Guidance 2018-04 ICDBG Imminent Threat Grants
- Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit, Requirements for Federal Awards 2 CFR Part 200
- Environmental Review
- Region 10 Environmental Guidance (Includes Alaska Specific Information)
- HUD Exchange Environmental Review
- ONAP Codetalk Environmental Resources
- HUD Environmental Requirements, Guidance and Worksheets
- PIH Notices Related to Native American Programs
- ONAP Program Guidance
Section 184 Loan Guarantee Program: The Section 184 Program was created in 1992 to help increase Native access to homeownership by providing a guarantee to lenders on mortgage loans made to Native borrowers, including American Indian and Alaska Native families, Alaska Villages, Tribes, or Tribally Designated Housing Entities. Section 184 loans can be used, both on and off native lands, and for new construction, rehabilitation, purchase of an existing home, or refinance. By guaranteeing these loans 100%, lenders are encouraged to serve the Native Communities. This increases the marketability and value of the Native assets and strengthens the financial standing of Native Communities.
Section 184 informational links:
- Section 184 Information for Borrowers
- Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program Website
- PIH Notice 2020-15 Revised Loan Limits for the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program Effective July 17, 2020 and the Loan Limit Attachment
- Section 184 Program Regulations 24 CFR Part 1005
- Model ANCSA Fee Simple Ground Lease for the Section 184 Program
Title VI Loan Guarantee Program: Authorized under NAHASDA, the Title VI Loan Guarantee Program assists Indian Housing Block Grant recipients (borrower) who want to finance eligible affordable housing activities, but are unable to secure financing without the assistance of a federal guarantee. The borrower pledges future IHBG grant funds as security for repayment of the loan obligation to a private lender or investor who then provides lump sum project financing. HUD provides a guarantee to the lender or investor to repay all or a portion of the unpaid principal balance and accrued interest if a borrower fails to repay the debt and a default is declared. HUD repays the obligation and will seek reimbursement from the borrower’s future IHBG grant funds. The requirements of NAHASDA and the regulations apply to all projects using Title VI financing.
Title VI informational links:
The Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) has embarked on an innovative and responsive method of delivering formal training and remote on-site Technical Assistance to its IHBG grantees.
Technical Assistance related to the NAHASDA Indian Housing Block Grant Program is currently available (but not limited to) in the following areas:
Environmental Review | Indian Preference-Procurement | ||
Indian Preference in Employment | Total Development Costs | ||
Procurement and Contract Administration | Financial Management & Internal Controls | ||
Audit | Conflict of Interest | ||
Eligibility, Admissions & Occupancy | Relocation | ||
Useful Life and Binding Commitments | Local Cooperation Agreements | ||
Indian Housing Plan Compliance | Annual Performance Report Compliance | ||
Formula Current Assisted Housing Stock | Preservation of 1937 Housing Act Units | ||
Sub-Recipient Agreements | Recipient Self-Monitoring |
The following training sessions related to the NAHASDA Indian Housing Block Grant Program are currently available:
Homebuyer Education | Procurement & Contract Administration | ||
Admissions & Occupancy | Title VI/Leveraging | ||
Construction Management | Environmental Review | ||
Board of Commissioners | Tribal Council | ||
Program Income | NAHASDA Essentials | ||
Super Circular | Indian Law | ||
Project Implementation | Grant Writing & Administration | ||
Indian Housing Plan/Annual Performance Reports | Financial & Fiscal Management for Small Tribes |
Training and Technical Assistance services in the Alaska region are provided primarily through grants administered by the Association of Alaska Housing Authorities. To request training and technical assistance on a particular need, please complete the request form at the following website: http://www.aahaak.org/training.php. This process submits the form directly to the AONAP office where it will be reviewed. The AONAP office will then follow-up with the Recipient to discuss the request.
Training Calendars
- Alaska Cold Climate Housing Research Center
- Alaska Energy Authority
- Alaska Federation of Natives
- Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
- Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
- Alaska State Division of Community & Regional Affairs
- Alaska State Historic Preservation Office
- Association of Alaska Housing Authorities
- Denali Commission
- National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC)
- Native Learning Center
- National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
- Rasmuson Foundation
- RuRAL CAP
- State of Alaska
- eLOCCS
- Davis Bacon and Labor Standards
- Lead Based Paint
- Real Estate Acquisition and Relocation (Uniform Act)
- Section 3 Information and Reporting
- Section 504 (Disability Resources)
- About ONAP
- Codetalk
- Grant Oversight and Monitoring
- IHBG Formula
- NAHASDA
- Native American Urban Centers
- ONAP Forms
- Training
- 2 CFR Part 200 Webcasts and Resources
- Alaska Rural Homeownership Resource Guide
- Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
- Federal Audit Clearinghouse
- Federal Register
- Federal Grant Opportunities (grants.gov)
- HUD Clips Forms and Handbooks
- Per Diem Rates (GSA)
- HUD in Alaska
- Alaska Region Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
- Alaska Region Census.gov
- CDFI Fund (Treasury)
- Department of Economic Development Administration (EDA)
- Pacific Northwest Region Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Alaska Office of Indian Energy Department of Energy (DOE)
- Alaska Region FEMA
- Northwest Arctic Region General Services Administration (GSA)
- Alaska Area Indian Health Service (IHS)
- Library of Congress
- Minority Business Development Agency
- Native American Banking (Treasury)
- Alaska District Small Business Administration (SBA)
- US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Alaska USDA Rural Development
- Anchorage Regional Benefits Office Veterans Affairs (VA)