Grants
Rural Communities to Get Teacher and Professional Housing - AHFC Awards Nine Grants for $9 Million
November 2, 2009 Posted by Alaska RealEstateRama
November 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nine rural communities have been selected to receive grant funds next year under Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s Teacher, Health Professional & Public Safety Professional housing program.After a competitive review process, applications approved for new construction are for teacher housing in Mountain Village eight units, Unalaska six units, Koyuk two units, Teller four units, Napaskiak eight units, and Huslia two units. Approved for rehabilitation of existing housing units are Tanana two units and Noatak four units.
HUD secretary Donovan announces $2.5 million in Recovery Act funds to improve Native American and Alaskan housing, spur economic development
August 27, 2009 Posted by HUD
Grants bring total HUD’s Recovery Act investment in Native American and Alaskan communities to over a half billion dollars
WASHINGTON, DC - August 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced that HUD is awarding five grants, totaling $2.5 million, to Native American and Native Alaskan communities across the country to improve housing and stimulate community development (see below for detailed grant list)
HUD secretary Donovan announces $132 million in recovery act funds to improve native American and Alaskan housing, spur economic development
August 12, 2009 Posted by HUD
Grants bring total HUD’s Recovery Act investment in Native American and Alaskan communities to a half billion dollars. ANCHORAGE, AK - August 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — During a visit to an Anchorage, Alaska community today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced that HUD is awarding 61 grants, totaling $132 million, to Native American and Native Alaskan communities across the country to improve housing and stimulate community development (see below for detailed grant list). The announcement came during a visit to the Mountain View community in Anchorage, which has received Recovery Act funding. The Secretary was joined by U.S. Senator Mark Begich (D-AK), Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan, and other local elected and housing officials
New Senior Housing Scheduled for Anchorage AHFC Loans, Grants, and Tax Credits Make Project Feasible
May 22, 2009 Posted by Alaska RealEstateRama
Anchorage, AK - May 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Fifty-nine new units of affordable senior housing are moving forward in Anchorage, secured with long-term financing through Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. The AHFC board Tuesday approved loans totaling $1.5 million for the project known as Eklutna Estates Senior Housing.
Obama Administration Awards Almost $3.5 Million In Homeless Grants To 21 Local Housing & Service Programs In Alaska
March 2, 2009 Posted by HUD
WASHINGTON - March 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced the Obama Administration is awarding $3,467,115 in grants to Alaska organizations to offer homeless individuals and families a wide range of housing and support services
AHFC awards $46.8 million to generate more than $70 million of rental housing
February 2, 2009 Posted by Alaska RealEstateRama
Anchorage, AK - February 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Communities across the state will benefit from more than $70 million of combined new housing construction and renovation of existing housing designated for seniors, low-income families and persons with disabilities—thanks to $46.8 million in grants and federal tax credits awarded Tuesday by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation.
HUD introduces new financing program to expand affordable housing in Indian and Alaska native regions
October 10, 2008 Posted by HUD
Office of Native American Housing offering free workshops to clarify process, answer questions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a new program today that will allow Indian tribes and Alaska Native Regional Corporations to issue bonds and secure loans to finance affordable housing opportunities for […]
AHFC Awards $34.5 Million to Generate $62.7 Million of New and Upgraded Housing
April 15, 2008 Posted by Alaska RealEstateRama
Anchorage, Thursday, April 03, 2008 – Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) on March 27 awarded $34.5 million in grants and federal tax credits to communities across the state, which will generate $62.7 million in new housing for Alaskans. The $34.5 million from AHFC will be combined with $28.2 million in loans, sponsor contributions and grants from other agencies and foundations to fund both new construction and renovation.
Safe Routes to School Program announces grant funding availability
February 28, 2008 Posted by Alaska RealEstateRama
(JUNEAU, Alaska) — Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) officials today announced the availability of more than $1 million in grants for Alaska communities under the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program.
