Federal Grant Award Summary

Hope Fair Housing Center 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), effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. The grant supports the nonprofit's efforts to educate the public about fair housing rights under the Fair Housing Act and equivalent state and local laws. Based on the organization's established service model, this funding supports fair housing education, outreach, advocacy, and enforcement activities designed to inform both individuals who have experienced housing discrimination and housing industry professionals about their rights and responsibilities under fair housing law.

The intended beneficiaries include any individuals or groups aggrieved by discriminatory housing practices based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin, as well as landlords, real estate agents, and other professionals seeking to prevent such discrimination. Hope Fair Housing Center's comprehensive service delivery across forty Illinois counties typically includes housing discrimination testing, investigation of complaints, counseling and advocacy services for clients, community outreach initiatives, and development of educational materials addressing fair housing protections and emerging discrimination issues.