Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Intermountain Fair Housing Council received a $125,000 Project Grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity under the Fair Housing Organization Initiatives program (CFDA 14.417), effective February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027. This award supports the organization'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 housing protection laws.

As a nonprofit fair housing enforcement organization based in Boise, Idaho, the Intermountain Fair Housing Council will utilize this funding to conduct fair housing education, outreach, and enforcement activities designed to serve individuals and groups aggrieved by discriminatory housing practices, as well as housing providers and real estate professionals seeking to prevent discrimination. The initiative addresses housing discrimination based on protected classes including race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin. Based on the organization's demonstrated expertise and prior grant performance, deliverables may include fair housing testing, counseling services, educational curricula, training programs, and systemic discrimination investigations, with particular emphasis on underserved populations and emerging fair housing issues.