Project Grant FEOI240063

Award Summary

The Legal Aid Society of San Diego 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) effective April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2027. This award supports the organization's development and implementation of programs to educate the public about fair housing rights under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) and equivalent state and local protections against discriminatory housing practices.

Through this funding, the Legal Aid Society of San Diego will deliver fair housing education and outreach services to the San Diego community, with particular focus on serving individuals and groups who have experienced or are at risk of housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. Services extend to landlords, real estate agents, and other housing industry stakeholders to prevent discriminatory practices. These activities align with the Fair Housing Organization Initiatives program's emphasis on building organizational capacity for fair housing enforcement and education, enabling the nonprofit legal organization to expand its mission of providing effective legal assistance and advocacy to low-income and vulnerable populations in San Diego.