Eviction Protection Grant Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 14.537
- Agency
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Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research
Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Grant awards
- 42 $73,241,783 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury accounts
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- 86-0156-0-1-604
- 86-0108-0-1-451
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research funds legal assistance to low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction through the Eviction Protection Grant Program (CFDA 14.537), with the most recent grant awards made January 15, 2025.
The program supports experienced legal service providers—including legal aid organizations, nonprofit law clinics, law schools, housing counseling organizations, and government entities—in delivering no-cost legal representation, counsel, advice, alternative dispute resolution, court navigation, and post-eviction housing stability services. Representative recent awards include Bet Tzedek Legal Services in California ($2.13 million) for full- and limited-scope representation and post-eviction services across Southern California; the Public Interest Law Group in Philadelphia ($500 thousand) for know-your-rights workshops and direct legal representation; and the Massachusetts Eviction Protection Program ($2.4 million) for statewide attorney and paralegal services including intake, community outreach, and help accessing rental arrearage programs. These awards target low-income tenants, people of color, individuals with limited English proficiency, and people with disabilities—populations disproportionately affected by eviction.
HUD is the sole funding agency for this program. Across 42 grant awards since the program's inception in 2022, the department has obligated $73.2 million in federal funds. Award cadence has stabilized at approximately 21 grants per year. All awards are structured as Project Grants with 24-month periods of performance. Recent award amounts typically range from $500 thousand to $2.5 million per recipient.
A grant opportunity was posted July 10, 2026 (solicitation PDR-2600-DC-0079) forecasting approximately 16 competitive awards. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, state and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, higher education institutions (public and private), and other government entities. Individuals, for-profit entities, public housing agencies, and tribally designated housing entities are not eligible.
Objective and description
- Objective
The overall purpose of the Eviction Protection Grant Program is to support experienced legal service providers, not limited to legal service corporations, in providing legal assistance at no cost to low-income tenants at risk of or subject to evictio
- Description
The purpose of the Eviction Protection Grant Program is to support experienced legal service providers, not limited to legal service corporations, in providing legal assistance at no cost to low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction. This grant program plays an integral role in helping individuals and families avoid eviction or minimize the disruption and damage caused by the eviction process.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
A State or local Public Defenders Office Public Defenders association A clinical law program at an accredited law school A State bar association
- Uses of assistance
To support experienced legal service providers in providing legal assistance and related and services and resources at no cost to low income tenants at risk or subject to eviction.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
The period of performance for grants awarded under this program is 24 months.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
A competitive process is used in selecting grants. Criteria will be published in the annual NOFO.
- Award procedure
Two, types of reviews will be conducted. First, HUD will review each application to determine whether it meets threshold eligibility requirements. Second, applications will be reviewed by panels consisting of at least three independent reviewers and a panel manager. The reviewer will review and assign scores to applications that meet threshold eligibility requirements using the Factors for Award noted in the NOFO.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eviction Protection Grant Program | Forecasted | — | |
| Eviction Protection Grant Program | Closed | ||
| Eviction Protection Grant Program | Closed |
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 42 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Legal Aid Inc. | $4,800,000 | 7% |
| 2 | Legal Services Of Greater Miami Inc. | $3,500,000 | 5% |
| 3 | Legal Services Of The Hudson Valley | $3,197,765 | 4% |
| 4 | Legal Services Of North Florida, Inc. | $2,500,000 | 3% |
| 5 | The Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. | $2,500,000 | 3% |
| 6 | Mission Economic Development Agency | $2,500,000 | 3% |
| 7 | Central Virginia Legal Aid SOC | $2,500,000 | 3% |
| 8 | The Community Firm | $2,498,950 | 3% |
| 9 | Legal Aid Services Of Oklahoma, Inc. | $2,400,000 | 3% |
| 10 | Connecticut Fair Housing Center, Inc. | $2,400,000 | 3% |
10 of 37 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | -$2,526,114 |
| FY2025 | $35,767,897 |
| FY2022 | $40,000,000 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 14.537?
Assistance Listing 14.537 is Eviction Protection Grant Program, a federal grant program run by Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research (Department of Housing and Urban Development).
What is the CFDA number for Eviction Protection Grant Program?
Its CFDA number is 14.537: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 14.537 awarded?
42 grant awards under 14.537 have obligated $73,241,783 in federal funds to 37 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 14.537?
The recipients obligated the most under Eviction Protection Grant Program are Community Legal Aid Inc. ($4,800,000), Legal Services Of Greater Miami Inc. ($3,500,000) and Legal Services Of The Hudson Valley ($3,197,765).
How much did 14.537 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 14.537 obligated $35,767,897 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 14.537?
1 listed opportunity under 14.537 is open or forecasted. The latest, Eviction Protection Grant Program, was posted on July 10, 2026.
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