The Public Interest Law Center received a $500,000 Project Grant award under the Eviction Protection Grant Program (CFDA 14.537), administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research. The purpose of this two-year grant, with a performance period from January 15, 2025 to January 15, 2027, is to provide community education and limited legal representation to low-income tenants in Philadelphia, PA facing eviction. The grantee delivers a combination of know-your-rights workshops, direct outreach, and legal support to equip tenants with the knowledge and resources to negotiate with landlords, challenge illegal actions, and access emergency rental assistance, with the goal of preventing evictions. The grant funding supports the grantee's collaboration with subrecipients to deliver these services across the city of Philadelphia.
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