Fair Housing Organization Initiatives

To assist organizations that are regional and local, community based, and National, that develop, implement, carry out, or coordinate programs and/or activities to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices as prohibited by the Fair Housin

The purpose of the listing is described above in the program objectives. The listing serves the general public and is unique as it ensures fair housing rights, including non-discrimination in housing practices including sales, rentals, financing and other housing related transactions.

The non profit organization eligible applicants are: Qualified fair housing enforcement organizations, other private nonprofit fair housing enforcement organizations, and nonprofit groups organizing to build their capacity to provide fair housing enforcement, for the purpose of supporting the continued development or implementation of initiatives which enforce the rights granted under title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 [42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.], as amended.

Any person or group of persons aggrieved by discriminatory housing practices because of race, color, religion, sex disability familial status or national origin. Any person or group of persons, including landlords or real estate agents, to prevent discriminatory housing practices based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin.

Financial assistance shall be used for nonprofit groups organizing to build their capacity to provide fair housing enforcement, for the purpose of supporting the continued development or implementation of initiatives which enforce the rights granted under title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968; or to help establish, organize, and build the capacity of fair housing enforcement organizations, particularly in those areas of the country which are currently underserved by fair housing enforcement organizations as well as those areas where large concentrations of persons with protected characteristics exist. Projects and activities must be fair housing related projects. Eligible projects and activities must be conducted in accordance with procedures contained in 24 CFR Part 125 and the NOFO. Funds may not be used for purposes of settling claims, satisfying judgments, or fulfilling court orders in any litigation action involving either the Department or housing providers funded by the Department. Funds may not be used by the Department for administrative costs. Funds may not be used for payment of expenses in connection with litigation against the United States. Funding is based on congressional appropriations.

Financial assistance shall be used for nonprofit groups organizing to build their capacity to provide fair housing enforcement, for the purpose of supporting the continued development or implementation of initiatives which enforce the rights granted under title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968; or to help establish, organize, and build the capacity of fair housing enforcement organizations, particularly in those areas of the country which are currently underserved by fair housing enforcement organizations as well as those areas where large concentrations of persons with protected characteristics exist. Projects and activities must be fair housing related projects. Eligible projects and activities must be conducted in accordance with procedures contained in 24 CFR Part 125 and the NOFO. Funds may not be used for purposes of settling claims, satisfying judgments, or fulfilling court orders in any litigation action involving either the Department or housing providers funded by the Department. Funds may not be used by the Department for administrative costs. Funds may not be used for payment of expenses in connection with litigation against the United States. Funding is based on congressional appropriations.

Funding is in accordance with requirements and forms provided in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) with project periods ranging from 12 to 18 months. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Assistance is awarded through funding documents and grant agreements obligating documents. Funds are released through HUD's financial system. The NOFA specifies the award/funding information, including the length of project period.

The selection criteria are based on rating and ranking by a Technical Evaluation Panel. Under this competitive process, applicants are ranked based on Rating Factors points, preference points, and past performance and applicant risk. The specific criteria and points assigned are listed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Applications will be evaluated competitively and awarded points based on the Selection Criteria included in the published Notice of Funding Opportunity.

FY 2021 NOFO open/due date period: April 27, 2021-June 14, 2021.

The date range for approval/disapproval ranges from 120 to 180 days. The final decision rests with the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity or her/his designee.

Not Applicable. Extensions may be requested within the period of performance but no later than 30 days prior to the end of the performance period. Awardees must receive written approval from the Government Technical Representative or Government Technical Monitor for all grant extensions.