Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Fair Housing Contact Service, 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 of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. The award supports FHCS's mission to educate the public about fair housing rights under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) and related state and local laws prohibiting housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.

Through this funding, FHCS delivers comprehensive fair housing services in the Akron, Ohio area, including housing discrimination testing, complaint investigation and processing, community outreach, and public education initiatives. The organization's activities are designed to serve two primary beneficiary groups: persons or groups aggrieved by discriminatory housing practices, and housing industry professionals including landlords and real estate agents who benefit from education and training to ensure compliance with fair housing laws. The grant enables FHCS to strengthen local fair housing enforcement capacity and increase public awareness regarding housing discrimination prevention and remediation.