Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity awarded a $125,000 Project Grant to South Suburban Housing Center (SSHC) under the Fair Housing Organization Initiatives program (CFDA 14.417), effective April 16, 2026, through April 15, 2027. SSHC, a qualified fair housing enforcement organization serving over 100 municipalities across the South Chicago Metropolitan region, Central Illinois, and Northwest Indiana, will utilize this funding to develop and implement comprehensive fair housing education and public awareness initiatives. The organization will conduct large-group education events, develop outdoor advertising campaigns, provide fair housing accessibility training, and implement digital outreach strategies designed to educate the public about their rights under the Fair Housing Act and related state and local fair housing laws.

The grant supports SSHC's mission to educate and prevent discriminatory housing practices based on protected classes including race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin. The funded activities are designed to benefit both individuals aggrieved by discriminatory housing practices and housing industry professionals, including landlords and real estate agents, to promote equitable housing opportunities and prevent discrimination. SSHC will leverage collaboration with sub-recipients such as the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA) to extend the reach and impact of these fair housing enforcement and education initiatives.