Education and Outreach Initiatives
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- Fair Housing Initiatives Program – Education and Outreach Initiative Deadline: Nov 2, 2026 · up to $2.5M
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 14.416 (USAspending.gov).
- National Coalition For Asian Pacific American Community Development $243,550
- New Hampshire Legal Assistance 2 awards $239,936
- University Of Illinois 2 awards $233,948
- Southcoast Fair Housing Inc 2 awards $215,714
- Vermont Legal Aid, Inc $102,394
- Fair Housing Council Of Northern New Jersey $93,362
Program Objective
To assist organizations that are regional and local, community based, and national, that develop, implement, carry out, or coordinate programs and/or activities to educate the public concerning their rights and obligations under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619), or State or local laws that provide substantially equivalent rights and remedies for alleged discriminatory housing practices.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- Local
- State
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations, other Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations, other non-profit organizations representing groups of persons protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, State and local agencies certified by the Secretary under Section 810(f) of the Fair Housing Act, or other public or private entities that are formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Applications are evaluated competitively and awarded points based on the Selection Criteria included in the published Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
The date range for approval/disapproval ranges from 120 to 180 days. The final decision rests with the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity or her/his designee.
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of the assistance listing is to develop and implement projects to educate the public about their rights under the Fair Housing Act or State or local laws that provide substantially equivalent rights and remedies for alleged discriminatory housing practices. The listing serves the general public and is unique as it ensures the public is aware of their fair housing rights, including those related to non-discrimination in housing related transactions. An additional purpose is to provide funding to organizations to administer a training program for test coordinators who train fair housing testers.
Mission Categories
Primary: General and Special Interest Organizations
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Housing, Training, Law, Justice, and Legal Services
Financial assistance may be used for education and outreach projects conducted to educate the public to assist in preventing or eliminating discriminatory housing practices. Projects and activities must be fair housing related projects. Eligible projects and activities must be conducted in accordance with procedures contained in 24 CFR Part 125 and the NOFO. Financial assistance is provided to public and private entities that engage in conducting projects that further fair housing through education and outreach. Funds may not be used for purposes of settling claims, satisfying judgments, or fulfilling court orders in any litigation action involving either the Department or housing providers funded by the Department. Funds may not be used by the Department for administrative costs. Funds may not be used for payment of expenses in connection with litigation against the United States. Funding is based on congressional appropriations.
Restrictions
Financial assistance may be used for education and outreach projects conducted to educate the public to assist in preventing or eliminating discriminatory housing practices. Projects and activities must be fair housing related projects. Eligible projects and activities must be conducted in accordance with procedures contained in 24 CFR Part 125 and the NOFO. Financial assistance is provided to public and private entities that conduct projects that further fair housing through education and outreach.
Funds may not be used for purposes of settling claims, satisfying judgments, or fulfilling court orders in any litigation action involving either the Department or housing providers funded by the Department. Funds may not be used by the Department for administrative costs. Funds may not be used for payment of expenses in connection with litigation against the United States. Funding is based on congressional appropriations.
Required Documentation
Applicants must submit applications in accordance with the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) criteria including specific HUD Forms/Assurances/Certifications, narrative Rating Factor responses, Statement of Work and Budget, and an eligibility certification. Applicants must adhere to costs as determined by 2 CFR 200.400 (Subpart E – Cost principles).
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Not applicable.
24 CFR Part 125
There are no matching requirements for FHIP grants. However, an applicant that proposed financial matching in its application will be required to provide that financial matching for grant activities, if selected for an award.