Federal Grant Award Summary

Housing Opportunities Made Equal Inc. received a $125,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Housing Organization Initiatives program (CFDA 14.417) for the period April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. The award supports the organization's efforts to educate the public about fair housing rights under the Fair Housing Act and equivalent state and local housing discrimination laws. Based on the organization's established service delivery model, the funded activities include developing and disseminating educational materials such as fact sheets and digital content, conducting fair housing training and outreach events, maintaining informational resources on websites and social media platforms, and providing fair housing counseling and guidance to individuals and groups affected by discriminatory housing practices.

The program benefits individuals and organizations across protected classes—including those experiencing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin—as well as housing market participants such as landlords and real estate agents seeking to prevent discriminatory practices. Operating from Cincinnati, Ohio, Housing Opportunities Made Equal Inc. leverages this funding as part of its broader mission to address systemic housing discrimination in the Greater Cincinnati region, with particular focus on serving underserved populations including immigrants, refugees, religious minorities, and individuals with limited English proficiency.