Federal Grant Award Summary

The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana, Inc. received a $145,370 Project Grant award dated March 9, 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 award will support the organization's fair housing enforcement and education activities through March 8, 2027. The center will develop, implement, and coordinate programs to educate the public about their rights under the Fair Housing Act and equivalent state and local fair housing laws, with a service area spanning 24 counties in central Indiana.

The organization will provide comprehensive fair housing services designed to prevent and eliminate discriminatory housing practices based on protected classes including race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, and national origin. Key deliverables typically include fair housing testing activities across rental, lending, and insurance sectors; intake and counseling services for individuals aggrieved by housing discrimination; community education and outreach programs; and investigation of systemic discrimination patterns. The center will serve both individuals harmed by discriminatory practices and broader populations, including landlords and real estate professionals, to prevent fair housing violations and promote compliance with applicable fair housing statutes.