Fair Housing Initiatives Program Education and Outreach Initiative
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering the Fair Housing Initiatives Program Education and Outreach Initiative, a federal grant aimed at funding eligible nonprofit organizations for education and outreach related to fair housing rights. This initiative includes two components: a National Media Campaign Component focused on a coordinated nationwide media effort, and a General Component that supports regional and community-based outreach activities to prevent discriminatory housing practices. With approximately $8.45 million available, the maximum award amounts are set at $1.3 million for the National component and $125,000 for the General component, with applications due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on August 21, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Katherine Vasilopoulos at katherine.vasilopoulos@hud.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
All applicants are required to complete Appendix B, EOI Eligibility Certification and submit as a part of their application. HUD will not evaluate applications from ineligible applicants.Co-applicants or members of a consortium must each meet all eligibility requirements, or the applicant will be deemed ineligible. Individuals are not eligible applicants. a. Eligible Entities for Each EOI Component National Media Campaign Component (EOI-NMC):Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations, Fair Housing Enforcement Organization, and Other nonprofit organizations representing groups of persons protected under the Fair Housing Act (which might include public interest litigation firms, religious liberty groups, trade associations, etc.). Experience Requirement: must have at least 5 years of experience as an advertising, media or public relations organization; or must partner with an advertising and media services organization with at least 5 years of experience. General Component (EOI-G)Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations, Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations, Other nonprofit organizations representing groups of persons protected under the Fair Housing Act, Agencies that participate in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP)Other agencies of State of local governmentsOther public or private entities that are formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices (which might include public interest litigation firms, religious liberty groups, trade associations, etc.) Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.