Federal Grant Award Summary

Housing Opportunities Project For Excellence, Inc. (Hope, Inc.) received a $125,000 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity under the Fair Housing Organization Initiatives program (CFDA 14.417). The award, dated February 15, 2026, with a completion date of February 14, 2027, supports Hope, Inc.'s efforts to develop and implement public education programs regarding fair housing rights under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) and substantially equivalent state and local fair housing laws. Based on the organization's historical performance, the grant funding will likely support fair housing enforcement activities including testing, investigations, counseling services, and education and outreach programs targeting discriminatory housing practices based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin.

The intended beneficiaries of this award include persons or groups experiencing housing discrimination within the protected classes enumerated under the Fair Housing Act, as well as housing market participants such as landlords and real estate agents seeking to prevent discriminatory practices. Hope, Inc., a Florida-based nonprofit organization established in 2005, will deliver these services through its North Miami location, drawing on its established expertise in fair housing initiatives and civil rights enforcement across multiple counties in Florida.