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Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (Tribal HHAP) Grants Program

Cal ICH is providing up to $20 million in flexible funding to California Federally Recognized Tribes for a variety of unique, culturally responsive interventions to prevent and address homelessness in their communities in 2024.

This is the third year of the Tribal HHAP Program, with $40 million allocated to tribes throughout California in 2022 and 2023.

Possible uses for funding are broad, and allow for culturally responsive, meaningful solutions that meet the needs of California’s diverse Federally Recognized Tribes.

Examples of tribal programs funded with Tribal HHAP funds thus far includes, but is not limited to:

  • the renovation of buildings into centers that serve the homeless/at risk of homeless;
  • wellness and resource centers that include housing navigation and case management;
  • rapid rehousing services that cover past due rent, current rent, and security deposits for the eligible population;
  • cultural mentoring programs that work with youth who are at risk of homelessness;
  • funding to support Homekey Projects that build places for homeless Tribal Community Members to call home;
  • street outreach programs that connect unsheltered individuals with services and resources;
  • coalition building to improve regional responses to homelessness;
  • support for domestic violence victims and individuals recently released from institutions that require financial and social service supports;
  • and the expansion of partnerships with coordinated systems of care that include additional shelter bed spaces for Native Americans.

The Notice of Funding Announcement for 2024 is now available below.

Outreach and Engagement

In order to ensure Tribal HHAP funds are accessible to those who need it most, Cal ICH partners with Tribes and Tribal Partners to better understand the needs of Tribal Communities.

Tribal Partners inform the development of Tribal HHAP through tribal consultations and listening sessions.

Cal ICH’s Tribal Liaison will be conducting outreach to California Federally Recognized Tribes and Tribal Partners to discuss upcoming funding and partnership opportunities. This will include Listening Sessions in the spring of 2024 that will help inform the strengthening and development of the Tribal HHAP Program and educate Cal ICH regarding the need of Tribal Communities.’

2024 Timeline

2024 timeline

In February-March 2024, Cal ICH will be engaging Federally Recognized Tribes and Tribal Partners to build relationship, announce the availability of funding, and share opportunities for partnership. Cal ICH will be seeking feedback from Tribal Partners in the development of the Notice of Funding Announcement and application processes that meet the needs of Tribal Communities

In March, Cal ICH will release the Notice of Funding Announcement.

In April, Cal ICH will release the grant application, with consideration of the needs of California’s Federally Recognized Tribes

In April - June, Cal ICH will be further engaging tribes and providing technical assistance.

By June 28, 2024. applications must be submitted to Cal ICH, per Health & Safety Code, Section 50234.

It is estimated that grant awards for Tribal HHAP -3 will be dispersed by the end of 2024.

2024 Tribal HHAP -3 program funding will need to be spent by June 2028.

Tribal HHAP – Round 1 Funding/Resources

Tribal HHAP – Round 2 Funding/Resources

Tribal HHAP – Round 3 Funding/Resources

Tools to Help Address & Prevent Homelessness in Tribal Communities

Examples of Tribal Programs that Prevent & End Homelessness

State of California Grants Portal

For information on other grants available for tribal governments in California, click on the link below and check “tribal governments” under the Applicant Type.

Home - California Grants Portal

Tribal Consultation

Federally Recognized Tribes are sovereign nations, with the inherent authority to govern themselves and engage in government-to-government relationships with federal and state governments.

Through Governor Brown’s, Executive Order B-10-11, and Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-15-19, the State of California has acknowledged the state’s obligation to ensure its policies and programs consider the needs of tribal communities.

Cal ICH values the input and wisdom received from tribal governments for the development of legislation, regulations, rules and policies on matters that may affect tribal communities. Cal ICH’s tribal consultation guidelines can be found within the Business Consumer Services and Housing Agencies’ Tribal Consultation Policy.

To request tribal consultation with Cal ICH, you may complete the request form. You may also contact:
Vevila Blossoming Bear, Tribal Liaison
(916) 510-9445
Vevila.Blossoming@bcsh.ca.gov

Partnerships with Tribes and Local Jurisdictions

Cal ICH encourages local jurisdictions to seek the input from, and partner with Tribes and urban Native American communities located within their areas. For agencies interested in learning more about California’s history with Native Americans, homelessness in Native American communities, and tools on engaging tribal communities, Cal ICH partnered our tribal technical assistance partners, the California Coalition for Rural Housing (CCRH), to provide a two-part workshop.

Tribal Engagement, Part 1 provides historical context for government and tribal relations, discusses Native American data and homelessness in Native American communities.

Tribal Engagement, Part 2 touches upon differences in cultural orientations, communication, how to contact tribal governments and urban Native American communities and provides hands-on tools for respectful engagement.

Government Partners

Contact Information

Vevila Blossoming Bear, Tribal Liaison
(916) 510-9445
Vevila.Blossoming@bcsh.ca.gov

You may also contact the Cal ICH Grants Division at Calichgrants@bcsh.ca.gov