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Cherokee Nation says federal IHS scattered-housing funding fell to $1.705 million; tribe uses Public Health and Wellness Fund to help people on waiting list
Summary
Officials told the tribal council that Indian Health Service (IHS) scattered-housing funds for FY25 dropped to $1,705,000 from prior years; the Nation has set aside just under $3.6 million from the Public Health and Wellness Fund to serve roughly 200 citizens on the waiting list while project awards for other water and sewer work were announced.
At a Cherokee Nation Tribal Council meeting, transportation and housing officials and the chief reported that Indian Health Service (IHS) scattered-housing funds for fiscal year 2025 dropped to $1,705,000 and that tribe funds will be used to serve people on the waiting list.
Michael, a transportation/infrastructure staff member, told the council: “That that amount is $1,705,000 even.” He reported the IHS scattered-housing announcement and additional IHS project awards, and said award letters for scattered housing were still pending.
The nut graf: The reduction in federal scattered-housing funding prompted the Nation to use tribal Public Health and Wellness Fund Act dollars to backfill needs so projects and individuals who have planned…
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