Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Private Enforcement Initiative
ID: 356502Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Award Range

$100K - $425K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Housing

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356502

Additional Information

https://hud.gov/fairhousing
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering funding through the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) under the Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) to support non-profit organizations engaged in fair housing enforcement activities. Eligible applicants must be either a Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organization (QFHO) with at least two years of relevant experience or a Fair Housing Enforcement Organization (FHO) with at least one year of experience in complaint intake, investigation, and enforcement activities. This initiative is crucial for preventing discriminatory housing practices and ensuring compliance with the Fair Housing Act, with a total funding amount of $9,691,794 available for grants ranging from $100,000 to $425,000 per year for a four-year duration. Interested organizations must submit their applications by November 25, 2024, and can contact Stephanie W. Thomas at Stephanie.W.Thomas@hud.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie.W.Thomas@hud.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    50153.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for applicants seeking funding through the HUD Promise Zones initiative. It emphasizes the importance of providing accurate information and details the consequences of submitting false claims. Applicants must certify that their proposed projects align with the objectives of the Promise Zones and maintain an ongoing relationship with the designated Promise Zone designee. The form requires identification of the federal program applied for, the Promise Zone community involved, and the project's geographic criteria, which determines its relevance to the Promise Zone. This information is vital for HUD to ensure accountability in program implementation. Furthermore, the document raises awareness about the Freedom of Information Act, indicating that the data collected may be publicly accessible. The HUD encourages feedback on reducing the public reporting burden and stresses the need for compliance with regulatory standards.
    HUD-424CBW.xlsx
    The file presents the HUD-424-CBW (2/2003), a Grant Application Detailed Budget Worksheet designed for federal grant applicants to itemize their budget. It outlines various categories for cost estimation, including Personnel (Direct Labor), Fringe Benefits, Travel, Equipment, Supplies and Materials, Consultants, Contracts and Sub-Grantees, Construction Costs, Other Direct Costs, and Indirect Costs. Each section prompts the applicant to provide detailed descriptions, estimated costs, and breakdowns of funding sources such as HUD shares, state shares, and other contributions. This document aims to standardize budget submissions for federal grants, ensuring clarity in funding requests and the allocation of resources. The comprehensive structure facilitates systematic reporting by requiring applicants to capture various expenses related to project implementation. Additionally, the instructions emphasize the importance of providing accurate, detailed financial information to support the grant application process, with a caveat on previous versions of the form being deemed obsolete. The form is needed to secure the necessary funding and demonstrate proper budget planning to the assessing authorities.
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