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JOHNSON ANNOUNCES USDA RURAL HOUSING SERVICE GRANT

U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service has awarded a $50,000 Housing Preservation Grant to Neighborhood Housing Services of the Black Hills, Inc

ESG Funds Available

The Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) is a federal block grant authorized by Subtitle B of the McKinney Vento Homelessness Assistance Act and is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The available ESG funds are to be used for services for homeless and near homeless individuals and families in three major categories:

Johnson Announces Affordable Housing Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, announced $1.9 million in grants for South Dakota organizations from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines. In an event at Carnegie Town Hall in Sioux Falls, Senator Johnson congratulated the recipients and highlighted the economic and humanitarian impact the funds will have. The grants will be used to rehabilitate and repair hundreds of properties across the state, helping South Dakota families raise their children in safe and healthy environments.

Emergency Solutions Program Grant Funds Available

Pierre, SD - February 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Solutions Grants Program.

Funds Available for Existing Emergency Housing Shelters

Pierre, SD - February 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Shelter Grants Program. The Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by SDHDA, assists existing emergency housing shelters improve or expand their facilities and provide services

State of South Dakota Receives $2.6 Million in Affordable Housing Funds

Des Moines, IA - December 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Communities throughout the state of South Dakota were recently awarded $2.6 million in affordable housing grants through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Affordable Housing Program (AHP). The 8 projects slated for completion with these grants will create 277 homes for lower income families. In total, FHLB Des Moines awarded $16.4 million to 57 projects

Herseth Sandlin Announces $3.2 million for Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing

Washington, DC - July 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will release $3.2 million to the Sisseton-Wahpeton tribal housing authority.

HUD Awards $26 Million in Grants to Fight Housing Discrimination

WASHINGTON, DC - January 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $26.3 million to 98 fair housing organizations and other non-profit agencies in 37 states and the District of Columbia to assist people who believe they have been victims of housing discrimination.

Funds Available for Existing Emergency Housing Shelters

Pierre, SD - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is now accepting applications for the Emergency Shelter Grants Program.

Obama Administration Awards $1,080,630 in Homeless Grants Throughout South Dakota

WASHINGTON, DC - December 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Obama Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is renewing grant funding needed to keep six local homeless assistance programs throughout South Dakota operating.

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Governor’s House Program Marks 15 Years, 1,800 Homes

PIERRE, S.D. - February 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- As it enters its 15th year, the South Dakota Governor's House Program has built and placed more than 1,800 homes in South Dakota according to the South Dakota Housing Development Authority, which administers the program.

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“Friend of Housing” Award Goes to Jeff Mitchell

South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) awarded Jeff Mitchell with the “Friend of Housing” award during SDHDA’s 26th Annual Housing Conference held last week in Pierre. Mr. Mitchell was honored for his dedication and contribution to affordable housing in South Dakota. He serves as an integral housing advocate to his community and also to the region on housing related issues.