Yankton Sioux Tribe receives HUD, tribal grants

Thursday, April 5, 2007  

The Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota has received two grants for housing and development projects.

The tribe received a $500,927 Indian Block Grant Award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The money will be used to refurbish tribal housing.

The second grant, of $1 million, comes from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community in Minnesota. The money will be used for a new community center and upgrades to the Fort Randall Casino.

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Yankton Sioux Tribe Receives Grants (The Yankton Press & Dakotan 4/5)
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Relevant Links:
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community - http://www.shakopeedakota.org

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