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HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program Private Enforcement Initiative Grant Opportunity

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through its Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity office, is offering grant funding under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI): - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - Sub-agency: Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity - Purpose and Scope: - Competitive grants for private, nonprofit fair housing enforcement organizations - Supports activities such as complaint intake, investigation, testing, enforcement, and outreach to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices under the Fair Housing Act and equivalent state or local laws - Funding Details: - Total available funding: approximately $10,116,793 - Individual awards range from $100,000 to $425,000 per year - Up to three years of funding (three consecutive 12-month project periods) - Annual funding contingent on future appropriations - Eligibility and Requirements: - Applicants must be private, tax-exempt, nonprofit charitable 501(c)(3) organizations - Must have demonstrated experience in fair housing enforcement - Must certify status as Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organization (QFHO) or Fair Housing Enforcement Organization (FHO) - Active SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations required - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for service activities - Notable Requirements: - Focus on direct enforcement activities, including systemic investigations, mediation, litigation, and outreach - Emphasis on supporting meritorious claims and enforcing the Fair Housing Act

Description

The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) provides competitive grants to eligible private, non-profit fair housing enforcement organizations. The program supports testing, investigation, and enforcement activities to uphold the Fair Housing Act and equivalent state or local laws. Funding is intended to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices through a nationwide network of organizations. The grant period is three years with annual funding contingent on appropriations.

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