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Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative FY2025 and FY2026

Department of Housing and Urban Development Nonprofit eligible

This open federal grant from Department of Housing and Urban Development supports law & justice-focused work and is available to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 6, 2026. It provides awards up to $1.7M–$8.9M.

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Deadline
Aug 6, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1.7M–$8.9M
Expected awards
5
Posted
Jul 2, 2026
Opportunity number
OFH-2600-DC-021B
CFDA
14.417

Opportunity description

The program funds organizations to build capacity to engage in fair housing enforcement activities and fair housing enforcement related activities, and engage in such activities for the purpose of supporting the continued development or implementation of initiatives which enforce the rights granted under the Fair Housing Act, particularly in those areas of the country which are currently underserved by fair housing enforcement organizations as well as those areas where large concentrations of people with protected characteristics exist.

Who can apply

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

FHOI Continued Development ComponentEligible applicants under the FHOI -CDC are: private non profit charitable tax exempt Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHOs) whether or not solely engaged in fair housing enforcement activities, private non profit charitable tax exempt Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHOs) whether or not solely engaged in fair housing enforcement activities; and other private nonprofit groups seeking to build their capacity to provide fair housing enforcement. All applicants are required to complete Appendix B, FHOI Eligibility Certification, and submit it as a part of their application. All applicants will be required to provide not for profit status if selected for an award; only private not for profit charitable tax exempt organizations are eligible to receive FHIP FHOI funding. Not for profit fair housing organizations seeking to build their capacity to become fair housing enforcement organizations are encouraged to apply. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Funding

Award floor
$1.7M
Award ceiling
$8.9M

Agency contact

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Katherine Vasilopoulos Katherine.Vasilopoulos@hud.gov

Katherine.Vasilopoulos@hud.gov

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