ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - This week, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the first round of grants to be issued as part of the Indian Community Development Block Grant, Imminent Threat program.
Of the $15 million dollars that has been distributed so far, a combined $3.3 million will be spread across four villages in Alaska.
The Petersburg Indian Association and the Native Village of Skagway will receive $900,000 apiece. Steven's Village is set to receive $899,273 and Chene