Federal Grant Award Summary

Open Communities Alliance 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) on March 1, 2026. The award, which concludes February 28, 2027, funds the organization's development and implementation of public education programs and materials addressing housing rights under the Fair Housing Act and substantially equivalent state and local laws. As a woman-owned nonprofit based in Hartford, Connecticut, the organization delivers fair housing education, advocacy, and research services focused on historically marginalized populations, including individuals from Black, Latino, single-parent, and disabled communities.

Through this award, Open Communities Alliance Inc. produces educational resources, stakeholder trainings, online materials, and analytical reports designed to educate the public about fair housing protections and prevent discriminatory housing practices. The organization's activities include updating informational websites, conducting training sessions on housing rights and voucher system navigation, developing guidance documents for municipal advocates, and creating multimedia resources such as presentations and instructional videos. These products and services primarily benefit individuals and groups experiencing or at risk of housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin, as well as housing industry stakeholders seeking to prevent discriminatory practices.