Native-Focused Solutions
DK Tribal is a veteran-owned firm specializing in grant development, compliance, and strategic technical assistance for tribal governments and housing entities. Founded by former HUD ONAP professionals, we bring more than 25 years combined experience delivering impactful, culturally-responsive solutions across Indian Country.
We exist to make federal grant programs more accessible, impactful, and aligned with tribal visions for growth and self-determination. Our mission is to empower tribal nations and TDHEs with expert, hands-on guidance in navigating 2 CFR Part 200, NAHASDA, and the entire grant lifecycle.
Our Mission
We’re not just consultants — we’re your partners in advancing tribal sovereignty through housing and community development.
Why DK Tribal?
Veteran-Owned
Our team of experts is led by U.S. Army Veteran and CEO Daniel Celaya, who brings more than a decade of specialized experience in federal grants through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
HUD Grant Experts
At DK Tribal, we’re not just experts because we’ve written and rated thousands of grants; we’ve also written the guidance, trained the reviewers, and helped shape the regulations on federal programs like IHBG Competitive, ICDBG, and Tribal HUD-VASH.
Native-Focused Solutions
We understand the processes, so whether you need help with NOFO strategy, IHP/APR alignment, monitoring prep, or internal controls, our team is here to support you with insight, experience, and integrity.
More Than Just Grant Writing
Winning a competitive Indian Community Development Block Grant is important. Building a Tribal housing program that can successfully implement the award, remain compliant, and serve the community for years to come is essential to your long-term success.
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We don’t hand over disconnected documents and walk away. DK Tribal builds organized, practical systems that staff can continue using after an engagement ends. That may include structured SharePoint sites, standardized file systems, compliance trackers, client request lists, monitoring tools, templates, and clear workflows.
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Tribal housing issues rarely fit into a single category. A grant-development question may reveal a policy gap. A monitoring finding may involve procurement, environmental review, financial controls, training, and file organization at the same time. Instead of coordinating five separate consultants, clients can rely on DK Tribal for integrated support across federal programs.
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Whether a Tribe or TDHE needs ICDBG grant development, a complete housing-program assessment, policies and procedures, monitoring support, environmental or procurement assistance, or ongoing program administration, DK Tribal brings the experience and systems needed to move the work forward.
Meet the Founders
DK Tribal is founded by former HUD ONAP professionals; we have over 25 years of combined experience delivering results for tribal clients across the country. Our insider perspective helps you navigate the complexities of federal grant programs like ICDBG, IHBG Competitive, and other HUD funding opportunities, giving you expert help exactly when and how you need it.
Consulting Packages
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Hourly Consulting
Designed for clients who need flexible, short-term support without committing to a retainer. Whether it’s reviewing documents or offering assistance on a specific project, we can work together to achieve your goals.
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Retainer Packages
Our retainer packages cover everything your project needs, from light guidance to full program management. With us by your side, you’ll have ongoing expertise, strategic direction, and hands-on support every step of the way.
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Custom Packages
A package tailored for one-time projects with specific goals, such as ICDBG applications, IHP/APR development, or specialized training. This option provides dedicated expertise to meet your needs from start to finish.
Your Partner in Advancing Tribal Sovereignty
At DK Tribal, we exist to make federal grant programs more accessible, impactful, and aligned with tribal visions for growth and self-determination.
