The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $61 million in grants to tribes and tribal housing organizations.

The money comes from the Indian Community Development Block Grant Program. It will be used to improve housing in Indian Country and spur economic development.

"This funding helps our country’s Native American and Alaska Native communities improve the living conditions for hard-working families who need the most help,” HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan said in a press release. “This is an investment to promote neighborhood development, produce affordable housing, and help create much-needed jobs.”

The grants went to tribes in 20 states, including Alaska.

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Press Release: HUD AWARDS $61 MILLION NATIONWIDE TO TRIBAL COMMUNITIES TO IMPROVE HOUSING AND SPUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (HUD 4/18)