Wisconsin tribes awarded $20 million in federal funding for affordable housing projects

Wisconsin tribes will receive $20 million in federal funding to build new affordable housing in their communities.

A shortage of affordable housing has put a strain on tribal residents and governments — contributing to homelessness and overcrowding, and forcing residents to look outside their communities for a place to live.

On Monday, four of Wisconsin`s tribes were awarded federal grants to support new housing developments, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced:

• The Oneida Nation was awarded $6 million, which will be used to build 16 housing units.

• The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin received $5.2 million, which will be used to build 11 housing units.

• TheRed Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians was awarded $5.8 million, which will be used to build 20 housing units.

• The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe was awarded $3 million, which will be used to build 12 housing units....