Eviction Protection Grant Program
🏛 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for nonprofit organizations and government entities providing legal assistance to low-income tenants. Applicants must be able to deliver no-cost legal services covering pretrial, trial, post-trial, and alternative dispute resolution activities. Organizations must serve tenants at risk of or facing eviction in their service area. The program expects approximately 16 awards nationwide.
Eligible recipients include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, legal aid organizations, and local/state government agencies. Organizations must demonstrate capacity to provide comprehensive legal representation and have experience serving low-income populations. Service can be local, regional, or statewide in scope.
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Key dates
- Jul 10, 2026 Applications open
- Feb 17, 2027 Application deadline in 216 days
- Sep 30, 2027 Award announced
- Oct 1, 2027 Project start
Program description
The Eviction Protection Grant Program (EPGP) will provide competitive awards to approximately 16 eligible nonprofit organizations and government entities to provide no cost legal assistance (including assistance related to pretrial activities, trial activities, post-trial activities and alternative dispute resolution) to low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Legal Aid Clinic
- Nonprofits
- Private University
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (federal application form)
- Project Narrative describing legal services model and eviction defense approach
- Budget and Budget Narrative with personnel costs
- Organizational capacity documentation and legal staff resumes
- Letters of support from courts, legal aid partners, or community organizations
- Evidence of low-income tenant need and referral sources
Program contact
- 👤 Office of Policy Development & Research
- 📧 researchpartnerships@hud.gov
- 📞 (202) 402-4354
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 14.537 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$2,500,000
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$2,500,000
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$2,500,000
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$2,500,000
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$2,500,000
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$2,498,950
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$2,400,000
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$2,400,000
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$2,399,999
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$2,399,999
Top States by Funding
- NY 5 awards $9.1M
- CA 4 awards $8.0M
- FL 2 awards $5.0M
- RI 1 awards $2.5M
- VA 1 awards $2.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 14.537). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2025 | $40,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Nonprofit organizations and government entities that provide legal assistance to low-income tenants can apply. You must be able to deliver no-cost services covering pretrial, trial, post-trial, and alternative dispute resolution activities.
What is the award amount?
Awards range from $500,000 to $2,000,000. The total funding pool is $27,500,000 for approximately 16 competitive awards.
What legal services must be provided?
Grantees must offer comprehensive no-cost legal assistance to low-income tenants, including representation in pretrial activities, trial proceedings, post-trial matters, and alternative dispute resolution options.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing or matching funds are required for this grant. All awarded funds can go directly to program activities.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline is February 17, 2027. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling acceptance.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly document your organization's track record serving low-income tenants and experience with eviction defense cases.
- Describe your legal team's qualifications and staffing plan for delivering services across pretrial, trial, post-trial, and dispute resolution activities.
- Explain your service delivery model and how you'll reach tenants at risk of eviction in your target area.
- Detail partnerships with court systems, legal aid networks, and community organizations that strengthen your capacity.
- Provide realistic budget justification showing how funds will expand or sustain comprehensive legal services.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak or absent documentation of legal staff qualifications and courtroom experience. Vague service plans that don't address all required practice areas (pretrial through post-trial). Failing to demonstrate genuine low-income tenant demand and referral pathways in your service area.
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