Eviction Protection Grant Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The overall purpose of the Eviction Protection Grant Program is to support experienced legal service providers, not limited to legal service corporations, in providing legal assistance at no cost to low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction. This grant program plays an integral role in helping individuals and families avoid eviction or minimize the disruption and damage caused by the eviction process.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- Municipality/Township Government
- U.S. State Government
- County Government
- Other
A State or local Public Defenders Office
Public Defenders association
A clinical law program at an accredited law school
A State bar association
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Two, types of reviews will be conducted. First, HUD will review each application to determine whether it meets threshold eligibility requirements. Second, applications will be reviewed by panels consisting of at least three independent reviewers and a panel manager. The reviewer will review and assign scores to applications that meet threshold eligibility requirements using the Factors for Award noted in the NOFO.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
- Appeal: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of the Eviction Protection Grant Program is to support experienced legal service providers, not limited to legal service corporations, in providing legal assistance at no cost to low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction. This grant program plays an integral role in helping individuals and families avoid eviction or minimize the disruption and damage caused by the eviction process.
Mission Categories
Primary: Regulation, Inspection, Enforcement
Other categories:
Complaint Investigation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
To support experienced legal service providers in providing legal assistance and related and services and resources at no cost to low income tenants at risk or subject to eviction.
Required Documentation
The Eviction Protection Grant Program is governed by the 2 CFR Part 200 – “Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards” as well as the FY 2021 and FY 2022 Terms and Conditions.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements