The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) provides funding to educate the public and housing providers about fair housing laws to prevent discrimination. The program supports local, regional, and national education and outreach activities, including a National Media Campaign to boost awareness during National Fair Housing Month.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations interested in educating the public and housing providers about fair housing laws to prevent discrimination. It's open to a wide range of applicants, as there are no specific restrictions on who can apply.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
- Non-compliance with fair housing laws
- Inability to demonstrate capacity to manage and execute the project
- Lack of a detailed Work Plan or Statement of Work
- Failure to meet reporting requirements
What You May Need
- Detailed Work Plan or Statement of Work
- Quarterly reporting plan
- Proof of organizational capacity
- Budget proposal
- Project timeline
- Previous experience in education and outreach
- Compliance with fair housing laws
- Registration with relevant federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Documentation of past project successes
Cautions
- HUD will have substantial involvement in project deliverables
- Regular monitoring and reporting are required
- Cooperative agreements require more oversight
- National projects need Departmental approval for deliverables
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to a wide range of applicants without specific restrictions, meaning any organization interested in fair housing education and outreach can apply. This includes non-profits, community-based organizations, and other entities capable of conducting educational programs.
Overview
This grant is for organizations interested in educating the public and housing providers about fair housing laws to prevent discrimination. It's open to a wide range of applicants, as there are no specific restrictions on who can apply.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
- Non-compliance with fair housing laws
- Inability to demonstrate capacity to manage and execute the project
- Lack of a detailed Work Plan or Statement of Work
- Failure to meet reporting requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement education and outreach programs about fair housing laws. This includes creating media products, organizing events, and conducting activities that increase awareness and prevent housing discrimination.
Total Program Funding
$10,750,000
Expected Awards
34
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 2, 2026(122 days)
Application Checklist
- Register your organization with SAM.gov
- Develop a detailed Work Plan or Statement of Work
- Prepare a budget proposal
- Outline a quarterly reporting plan
- Gather documentation of past project successes
- Ensure compliance with fair housing laws
- Submit application by the deadline