Federal Grant Award Summary

Open Communities received a $125,000 Project Grant from the U.S. 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) for the performance period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. The organization will develop, implement, and coordinate programs and activities to educate the public about fair housing rights under the Fair Housing Act and substantially equivalent state or local laws. These initiatives target protection against discriminatory housing practices based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin.

The funded activities serve two primary beneficiary groups: individuals and groups aggrieved by discriminatory housing practices, and housing industry professionals including landlords and real estate agents seeking to prevent discrimination. Open Communities' fair housing education and outreach efforts align with the program's emphasis on strengthening local fair housing enforcement capacity through community-based nonprofit organizations that conduct complaint investigation, housing discrimination testing, community outreach, and public education initiatives.