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HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Grant Opportunity

HUD is seeking applications for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) to advance fair housing awareness and prevent discrimination. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity office - Program Overview: - Competitive grant funding totaling approximately $8,450,000 - Two main components: - National Media Campaign (EOI-NMC): awards from $250,000 to $1,300,000 - General Component (EOI-GC): awards from $75,000 to $125,000 - Eligible Applicants: - Qualified fair housing enforcement organizations - Nonprofit organizations representing protected groups under the Fair Housing Act - State or local government agencies involved in fair housing programs - Services Requested: - Development and dissemination of fair housing media products (TV, radio, print, digital, social media) - Regional, local, and community-based education and outreach activities (presentations, conferences, training) - Unique Requirements: - No cost sharing or matching required - Funds must be expended within 12-18 months as negotiated - Focus on education for all protected classes and participation in National Fair Housing Month

Description

The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) provides competitive grants to eligible organizations to develop and implement education and outreach programs about fair housing rights and obligations. The program includes two components: a National Media Campaign to develop and disseminate fair housing media products, and a General Component supporting regional and local education activities. Eligible applicants include qualified fair housing enforcement organizations, nonprofit organizations representing protected groups, and government agencies involved in fair housing programs. The initiative aims to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices through education and outreach.

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