Federal Grant Award Summary

Building Neighborhoods Together, Inc. received a $125,000 Project Grant award dated March 15, 2026, 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). The grant supports a 12-month performance period through March 14, 2027, and funds the organization's efforts to educate the public about fair housing rights and protections under the Fair Housing Act and substantially equivalent state or local laws.

The award enables Building Neighborhoods Together, Inc. to develop and implement public education and outreach programs addressing discriminatory housing practices based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin. The organization will serve persons and groups aggrieved by housing discrimination as well as housing market participants including landlords and real estate agents to prevent discriminatory practices. This grant aligns with the organization's established track record of conducting fair housing initiatives in the Bridgeport, Connecticut area, where it has previously received over $500,000 in federal funding for similar fair housing education, enforcement, and community development activities.