Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 6400 N 21B
The Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP) - Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI) is a competitive grant opportunity from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to strengthen the capacity of nonprofit fair housing organizations that help people who believe they have experienced housing discrimination. The broader FHIP program supports enforcement and rights-protection work under the Fair Housing Act by funding organizations that investigate discriminatory practices, assist victims, and help prevent or eliminate discrimination in housing markets. Within FHIP, HUD runs three main initiatives: the Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI), the Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI), and the Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI). This particular notice of funding opportunity is specifically for FHOI only, and applicants interested in PEI or EOI must apply under those separate NOFAs.
Under this FHOI announcement (Funding Opportunity Number FR-6400-N-21B), HUD is making a total of $500,000 available through the Continued Development component, also described as the Continued Development General Component (CDGC). The central purpose of this funding is capacity building for nonprofit fair housing organizations so they can become more effective in carrying out enforcement-related activities. In practical terms, the grant is aimed at helping organizations expand and professionalize their enforcement work, such as increasing staff resources dedicated to enforcement or improving their ability to conduct fair housing testing and related investigative activities. Examples of eligible activities specifically highlighted include adding enforcement staff or conducting enforcement-related work, and expanding testing expertise and experience, though the eligible scope is not limited to only those items.
The funding instrument is a grant (discretionary funding), and HUD anticipates making about three awards. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $250,000, which implies awards may be sized to support meaningful organizational development while still allowing multiple recipients to be funded from the $500,000 total pool. The program is associated with CFDA number 14.417 and falls under the housing activity category, with references that include Opportunity Zone Benefits as part of the listing.
Eligibility is geared primarily toward nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), with additional eligible applicant types possible as indicated by HUD in the detailed eligibility section of the NOFA. HUD also notes that applicants may apply across multiple FHIP initiatives or components if they meet the specific eligibility requirements for each one, but a separate application must be submitted for each initiative/component. This means an organization could pursue FHOI funding here while also applying under PEI and/or EOI, as long as it submits distinct applications tailored to each program area.
Key dates listed for this opportunity include a creation date of April 8, 2020, and an original application closing date of May 11, 2020, with the submission deadline set at 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as targeted support for established or developing fair housing organizations that are ready to scale up enforcement capacity, strengthen investigative and testing operations, and increase their effectiveness in combating discriminatory housing practices under federal fair housing law.Apply for FR 6400 N 21B
- The US Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing, opportunity zone benefits sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fair Housing Initiative Program - Fair Housing Organization Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.417.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 08, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2020 The application deadline is 115959 pm Eastern Standard time on. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP) - Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI)?
FHOI is a competitive grant opportunity under HUD's Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP). It is designed to strengthen the capacity of nonprofit fair housing organizations that help people who believe they have experienced housing discrimination, with a focus on improving organizations' ability to carry out enforcement-related activities under the Fair Housing Act.
Which HUD program is offering this funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity is offered by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP), specifically under the Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI).
Is this NOFA for all FHIP initiatives?
No. This notice of funding opportunity is specifically for the Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI) only. Organizations interested in the Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) or the Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) must apply under those separate NOFAs.
What are the three main initiatives within FHIP?
Within FHIP, HUD runs three main initiatives: the Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI), the Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI), and the Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI).
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this FHOI announcement is FR-6400-N-21B.
How much total funding is available under this FHOI announcement?
HUD is making a total of $500,000 available under this announcement through the Continued Development component, also described as the Continued Development General Component (CDGC).
What is the specific component being funded?
The funds are offered through the Continued Development component, also described as the Continued Development General Component (CDGC).
What is the main purpose of the Continued Development (CDGC) funding?
The central purpose of this funding is capacity building for nonprofit fair housing organizations so they can become more effective in carrying out enforcement-related activities. The grant is aimed at helping organizations expand and professionalize enforcement work.
What kinds of activities does this grant aim to strengthen?
This grant focuses on improving enforcement capacity, including strengthening investigative and testing operations and increasing overall effectiveness in combating discriminatory housing practices under federal fair housing law.
What are examples of eligible activities mentioned in the opportunity description?
Examples specifically highlighted include adding enforcement staff or conducting enforcement-related work, and expanding testing expertise and experience. The description also notes the eligible scope is not limited to only these examples.
Is the funding limited only to adding staff and expanding testing?
No. While adding enforcement staff and expanding testing expertise are explicitly mentioned examples, the eligible scope is described as not limited to only those items.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant, described as discretionary funding.
How many awards does HUD expect to make?
HUD anticipates making about three awards under this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $250,000.
What does the $500,000 total and $250,000 ceiling suggest about award sizes?
Because the total amount available is $500,000 and the award ceiling is $250,000, awards may be sized to support meaningful organizational development while still allowing multiple recipients to be funded from the total pool.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 14.417.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity falls under the housing activity category.
Does the listing reference Opportunity Zone Benefits?
Yes. The listing includes references that mention Opportunity Zone Benefits as part of the listing.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant based on the information provided?
Eligibility is geared primarily toward nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. HUD also indicates that additional eligible applicant types may be possible as described in the detailed eligibility section of the NOFA.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are 501(c)(3) nonprofits?
No. The eligibility description specifically notes 501(c)(3) nonprofits excluding institutions of higher education.
Can an organization apply to multiple FHIP initiatives at the same time?
Yes. HUD notes that applicants may apply across multiple FHIP initiatives or components if they meet the specific eligibility requirements for each one, but a separate application must be submitted for each initiative/component.
If we want to apply for FHOI and also PEI or EOI, can we submit one combined application?
No. A separate application must be submitted for each initiative/component. If an organization applies to FHOI and also applies under PEI and/or EOI, it must submit distinct applications tailored to each program area.
What is the creation date listed for this opportunity?
The creation date listed is April 8, 2020.
What is the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed is May 11, 2020.
What time is the submission deadline on the closing date?
The submission deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date.
What is the overall goal of this grant opportunity in plain terms?
This opportunity provides targeted support for established or developing fair housing organizations that are ready to scale up enforcement capacity, strengthen investigative and testing operations, and increase their effectiveness in addressing discriminatory housing practices under the Fair Housing Act.
What kind of organizations is this opportunity best suited for?
Based on the description, it is best suited for nonprofit fair housing organizations that are established or developing and are ready to expand and professionalize enforcement-related work, including investigative and testing activities.
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