With support from the South Dakota Governor’s Office and the South Dakota Housing Development Authority, the South Dakota Native Homeownership Coalition will be facilitating housing needs studies (Studies) in two small tribal communities in South Dakota.
These Studies will be designed to aide community members and decision makers in developing a meaningful sense of the housing market in their community and play an important role in effective planning for future housing efforts. The study for each community will include the following data elements: existing housing stock, housing issues, homeownership information, information on housing providers and programs, potential barriers to homeownership, demographics, economics, and recommendations.
In facilitating these housing needs studies, the Coalition will identify two tribal communities to be assessed through an application process, and select an experienced firm to carry out the assessments through a competitive proposal process. Work to conduct these Studies will start by October 1, 2015, and Studies will be completed by March 31, 2016.
More Information for Tribal Communities
Under the program guidelines, eligible tribal communities must have a population of 10,000 or less. The size of the community/reservation will determine whether one specific community or the broader reservation will be assessed. If selected, the tribal community must designate at least one staff member to dedicate sufficient time and attention to the assessment.
Each selected community will be required to cover 50% of the cost of each study, up to $10,000. There are no restrictions on the source of funds; however, funds must be provided in cash by October 1, 2015.
To apply, interested communities should submit completed applications according to the guidelines stated in the application package by September 1, 2015.
More Information for Tribal Communities
Under the program guidelines, eligible tribal communities must have a population of 10,000 or less. The size of the community/reservation will determine whether one specific community or the broader reservation will be assessed. If selected, the tribal community must designate at least one staff member to dedicate sufficient time and attention to the assessment.
Each selected community will be required to cover 50% of the cost of each study, up to $10,000. There are no restrictions on the source of funds; however, funds must be provided in cash by October 1, 2015.
To apply, interested communities should submit completed applications according to the guidelines stated in the application package by September 1, 2015.
Questions
The Coalition will be accepting questions regarding the application for assessment and the Request for Proposal from August 1 – 15, 2015. Questions will be submitted and answered through an open and transparent platform on our website.
Please submit questions through the Comments platform below, and be sure to state whether your question is for the application or the Request for Proposal. All questions will be fielded and answered through the Comments platform within 48 hours.