Native American Homeowner Initiative Grant
What Is The Native American Homeowner Initiative (NAHI) Grant?
The NAHI Grant is available to Alaska Native, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian homebuyers statewide! This is a $15,000 grant that can be used for your down payment, closing costs and prepaid expenses of your home purchase.
It can be used for the purchase of a single-family home, 1-4 unit properties, condos, and townhomes.
Please note, the Home$tart and NAHI grants are limited this year and will be in-house only.
Am I Eligible?
- Must be a first time home buyer
- Borrower must owner occupy for 5 years
- Limited to 1-4 unit properties
- Must be Alaska Native, American Indian, or Native Hawaiian
- Tribal card or letter from your corporation is required
- Must be below 80% AMI Income Limits
- Must complete home buyer education
- Limited to one grant per household
Current NAHI Income Limits
Income limits are subject to change and may vary per borough.
Alaska Income Limits

Anchorage Income Limits

What are the steps?
Cook Inlet Lending Center will help you to determine if you are eligible for the NAHI program. Our Office Coordinator will help guide you through the process and help you understand the requirements. Schedule a meeting today with our Office Coordinator, Patricia Sanculi by phone 793-3058 or email psanculi2@cookinletlending.com