Federal Grant Award Summary

Community Teamwork 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) for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. The organization will develop, implement, and coordinate programs and activities to educate the public about rights under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) and substantially equivalent state or local fair housing laws. These services are designed to address discriminatory housing practices based on protected classes including race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin.

The award will benefit two primary audiences: individuals and groups aggrieved by discriminatory housing practices, and housing industry professionals including landlords and real estate agents seeking to prevent discriminatory practices. As an established nonprofit community action agency based in Lowell, Massachusetts, Community Teamwork Inc. will leverage its extensive experience delivering fair housing initiatives and community services to strengthen fair housing enforcement capacity in the Greater Lowell area and support compliance with Fair Housing Act requirements.