(KAIR)--Special recognition for the Kickapoo Housing Authority, with the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas saying they're honored to announce their selection as a recipient of the 2024 Native American Housing Initiative Award.

According to a release, the recognition highlights the housing authority's "dedication to addressing critical housing needs and improving the quality of life within the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas community."

The release explains that "the funding provided through this award will support [the Kickapoo Housing Authority's] efforts to expand housing opportunities, enhance infrastructure, and foster long-term community development," adding that the housing authority "remains committed to providing safe, affordable housing and promoting community development for members of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas."