Opportunity Title:
Fair Housing Initiatives Program – Private Enforcement Initiative
Funder/Agency:
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Opportunity Number:
FR-6700-N-21-C
Description:
The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) funds non-profits and other fair housing organizations and currently provides funds to eligible organizations through competitive grants under several initiatives to carry out education and outreach and enforcement activities to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices and to inform individuals of their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act (FHA).
This NOFO announces the availability of $16,704,318.47 through the PEI Multi-Year Funding Component to fund new FY2023 grant awards. The PEI Multi-Year Component provides grants of up to $400,000 per year per grantee for a three-year duration, with future years’ funding subject to appropriations.This NOFO will accept applications for PEI only. Please see the FHOI and EOI NOFOs for the additional FHIP funding opportunities.
The Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) offers a range of assistance to the nationwide network of fair housing groups. This initiative funds non-profit fair housing organizations to carry out testing and enforcement activities to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices.
Eligibility:
Under this NOFO, an eligible applicant must be: (1) a Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organization (QFHO) with at least two years of experience in complaint intake, complaint investigation, testing for fair housing violations, and enforcement related experience of meritorious claims in the three years prior to filing this application; or (2) a Fair Housing Enforcement Organization (FHO) with at least one year of experience in the enforcement-related activities listed above during the two years prior to the filing of the application.
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$16,704,250
Maximum Award:
$400,000
Minimum Award:
$100,000
Deadline:
November 30, 2023
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