Federal Grant Award Summary

Miami Valley Fair Housing Center Inc. received a $125,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, under the Fair Housing Organization Initiatives program (CFDA 14.417). The award, effective May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, supports the organization's mission to educate the public about housing rights and protections under the Fair Housing Act and substantially equivalent state and local laws in the Dayton, Ohio area.

The funded activities center on public education and outreach initiatives designed to inform both individuals who have experienced housing discrimination and housing industry professionals about fair housing rights and responsibilities. The grant supports Miami Valley Fair Housing Center's comprehensive approach to fair housing advocacy, which includes face-to-face workshops, digital media campaigns, printed materials, and educational symposia. The intended beneficiaries encompass any persons or groups aggrieved by discriminatory housing practices based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin, as well as housing professionals such as landlords and real estate agents who work to prevent discriminatory practices. The Center's grant-funded work typically generates housing discrimination complaint referrals while increasing community awareness about fair housing rights among underserved populations, including Black, Brown, immigrant, and refugee communities.