The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) offers grants to private, non-profit organizations to help prevent and eliminate discriminatory housing practices. These organizations will work alongside the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to test, investigate, and enforce fair housing laws.
Who it's for: This grant is for private, non-profit fair housing enforcement organizations that are dedicated to investigating and enforcing fair housing laws.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Government entities
- Organizations not focused on fair housing enforcement
- Incomplete applications
- Applications submitted after the deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of non-profit status
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational history and experience in fair housing
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Registration with SAM.gov
- DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Cautions
- Ensure your organization is non-profit and focused on fair housing enforcement.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
- Make sure all required registrations and identifiers are up to date.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are unrestricted but must be private, non-profit fair housing enforcement organizations. These organizations should have a focus on testing, investigating, and enforcing fair housing laws. For-profit entities and government bodies are not eligible.
Overview
This grant is for private, non-profit fair housing enforcement organizations that are dedicated to investigating and enforcing fair housing laws.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Government entities
- Organizations not focused on fair housing enforcement
- Incomplete applications
- Applications submitted after the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to conduct testing, investigate violations, and enforce the Fair Housing Act, as well as state or local laws with similar rights and remedies.
Total Program Funding
$13,546,112
Expected Awards
13
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 2, 2026(122 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Winter 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify non-profit status
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Gather organizational history and fair housing experience
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Register with SAM.gov
- Ensure you have a DUNS number or UEI
- Submit application by November 2, 2026