California Tribes Receive US$60.5 Million for Housing and Climate Projects
US: California tribes will receive US$60.5 million in state grants for housing and climate projects, with US$52 million awarded to 19 tribal recipients through the Tribal Pre-Development Housing Fund to support projects expected to lead to 900 new homes. The California Strategic Growth Council approved the awards on October 28 for 40 projects representing 36 tribes, including nearly US$3 million for the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians and US$2.35 million for Trinidad Rancheria. The Chemehuevi Indian Tribe, Berry Creek Rancheria, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians and Dry Creek Rancheria each received US$3 million, while the remaining US$8.5 million will fund 21 Tribal Capacity Building Program grants for housing and climate projects.
Source: Tribal Business News
