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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced $2.5 million in Indian Housing Block Grant allocations to two tribes in Colorado.
The Southern Ute Housing Authority in Ignacio will receive $1,165,340 and the Ute Mountain Housing Authority in Towaoc will receive $1,346,601 .
The money is distributed annually to eligible Indian tribes based on a formula that considers local needs. The funds are part of more than $400 million distributed nationwide in funds. About $250 million in block grant funds still will be allocated among Native American communities throughout the country this year.
Ann Schrader: 303-954-1967 or aschrader@denverpost.com
