Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative (FHOI)
ID: 360163Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Award Range

$100K - $2M

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/360163

Additional Information

https://www.hud.gov/stat/fheo/initiatives-program
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering grants through the Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative (FHOI) to enhance the capacity of nonprofit fair housing organizations in enforcing the Fair Housing Act. This initiative includes two components: the Continued Development Component (CDC) for existing organizations and the Establishing New Organizations Component (ENOC) for new organizations in underserved areas, with funding aimed at supporting fair housing enforcement activities. Approximately $3.7 million is available, with individual grants ranging from $100,000 to $1.88 million, and applications are due by August 21, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Katherine Vasilopoulos at katherine.vasilopoulos@hud.gov for further information.

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    Title
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    Foa_Content_of_FR-6900-N-21-B.pdf
    The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative (FHOI), administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), provides competitive grants to strengthen the capacity of nonprofit fair housing organizations. The initiative aims to enhance enforcement activities related to the Fair Housing Act by offering two funding components: the Continued Development Component (CDC) and the Establishing New Organizations Component (ENOC). Approximately $3.7 million is allocated for awards, with grants ranging from $100,000 to $260,000 for the CDC and $250,000 to $1.88 million for the ENOC. Eligible applicants must demonstrate nonprofit status and compliance with federal standards. The document outlines submission requirements, eligibility criteria, and various review processes, emphasizing the importance of addressing housing discrimination based on protected classes, including race, religion, and disability. Grantees must submit detailed applications, including narratives, budgets, and assurances, to ensure effective use of funding in combating housing discrimination. The deadline for applications is August 21, 2025, reinforcing HUD’s commitment to promoting fair housing across underserved and unserved areas, ultimately contributing to a more equitable housing landscape.
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