Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that five New Mexico Indian communities will benefit from a total of $3.46 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing's Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) program, which helps meet the housing needs of low-income Native American communities.

"The funding awarded today will help these New Mexico Indian communities meet the housing needs of their residents.  I am pleased the federal government is making this investment in our state," Bingaman said.

Funds were awarded to the following pueblos:

• Jicarilla Apache Housing Authority: $825,000
• San Felipe Pueblo Housing Authority: $825,000
• Ohkay Owingeh Housing Authority: $605,000
• Pueblo de Cochiti Housing Authority: $605,000
• Tamaya Housing Authority: $605,000

The ICDBG program aims to help with the development of viable Native American communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities.