Montana tribes get community development grants

Two Montana tribes have received grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Blackfeet Nation will use $324,159 to create economic opportunities and build homes for tribal members. The Northern Cheyenne Tribe received $333,590.

The money came from HUD's Indian Community Development Block Grant Program.

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Blackfeet Tribe receives $325,000 federal grant (The Great Falls Tribune 3/6)

Relevant Links:
Office of Public and Indian Housing, HUD - http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih
National American Indian Housing Council - http://naihc.net

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