The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced $563 million in grants for Indian Country.

The money from the Indian Housing Block Grant Program went to 353 tribes in 33 states. Recipients included four Maine tribes, who received nearly $2.8 million.

"Hardworking American families in tribal communities should be able to live in communities where they have a fair shot to reach their potential,” Secretary Shaun Donovan said in a press release. “The resources provided today will give these tribal communities the tools to maintain quality housing, prevent overcrowding, improve public safety and provide other basic building blocks of security and success.”

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Four Maine tribes receive affordable housing grants (The Bangor Daily News 6/12)
HUD Grants $563M To Support Affordable Housing in Native Communities (Indian Country Today 6/12)