Senator Collins Announces More Than $6.4 Million to Support Affordable Housing in Tribal Communities

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that five tribal communities in Maine have been awarded a total of $6,456,253 through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG). These grants support the development and maintenance of affordable housing.

“This funding will help address critical housing needs, improve quality of life, and strengthen tribal communities across our state,” said Senator Collins. “As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I remain committed to working to ensure that tribal communities in Maine have the resources needed to provide safe, affordable housing.”

The funding is allocated as follows:

1. Penobscot Nation: $2,284,938

2. Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township: $1,135,316

3. Mi'kmaq Nation: $1,129,607

4. Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point: $1,112,321

5. Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians: $794,071

The IHBG program provides funding for a various affordable housing activities, including construction, rehabilitation, and housing services tailored to the unique needs of tribal communities.

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