Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 6400 N 70
The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) - Education and Outreach Initiative (COVID-19) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to fund fair housing education during the COVID-19 emergency. FHIP itself was authorized by Congress in 1987 under Section 561 of the Community Development Act of 1987 (42 U.S.C. 3616), and the program operates under regulations found at 24 CFR Part 125. Through the CARES Act COVID-19 supplemental appropriation in 2020, Congress set aside a total of $1,000,000 for this specific effort, with HUD using this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to solicit applications focused on education and outreach in areas impacted by the pandemic.
At its core, the grant is meant to help eligible organizations create and distribute clear, highly visible fair housing outreach materials that explain rights and responsibilities under federal fair housing laws, especially the Fair Housing Act. HUD emphasized that during a national emergency, housing discrimination risks tend to rise, and complaint levels historically increase following disasters or major crises. The goal of this initiative is to reduce Fair Housing Act violations by proactively informing housing providers and the public about unlawful discrimination, harassment, and intimidation related to housing and housing-related services. The protected classes highlighted include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability.
A major focus of the COVID-19 version of the program is addressing the heightened vulnerability of people with disabilities, including older adults and individuals with underlying medical conditions who face higher health risks from COVID-19. HUD points out that these groups may encounter unique fair housing and civil rights problems when trying to access housing or related services during the pandemic. The NOFA reinforces that housing providers have legal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations when needed for people with disabilities, particularly where a disability affects major life activities and accommodations are necessary to ensure equal access to housing and services.
The opportunity also targets discrimination linked to racial profiling and stigma connected to the virus. HUD specifically notes concerns about harassment or discrimination against people who are perceived to be associated with COVID-19 because of race or national origin assumptions. In practice, the outreach funded by this grant is intended to counter misinformation, prevent discriminatory behavior before it escalates, and encourage compliance with fair housing requirements during a period of heightened social tension and public health anxiety.
Funding is split into two $500,000 allocations: $500,000 is reserved for a National Media Campaign, and $500,000 is reserved for general education and outreach activities. While the total appropriation is $1 million, the award ceiling listed is $500,000, aligning with the two-part structure of the funding. HUD anticipated making up to 26 awards under this initiative, suggesting multiple smaller projects rather than one or two large ones, with efforts likely tailored to different communities, regions, or target audiences.
Administratively, this is a grant (not a loan or cooperative agreement) and falls under the housing-related assistance category (CFDA 14.416). The funding opportunity number is FR 6400 N 70. The NOFA was posted June 8, 2020, with an original closing date of July 8, 2020, and applications due by 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional clarification expected in the NOFA text, indicating HUD intended participation from a range of qualified entities capable of producing and disseminating effective fair housing education materials. The notice also specifies it is accepting applications for the Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) component only.Apply for FR 6400 N 70
- The US Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing, opportunity zone benefits sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative (COVID-19)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.416.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 08, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 08, 2020 The application deadline is 115959 pm Eastern Standard time on. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 26 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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| Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) Apply for FR 6400 N 19 Funding Number: FR 6400 N 19 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits Funding Amount: $10,000,000 |
| Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Pilot Program Apply for FR 6400 N 39 Funding Number: FR 6400 N 39 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Healthy Homes Production Grant Program for Tribal Housing Apply for FR 6400 N 44 Funding Number: FR 6400 N 44 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Program Apply for FR 6400 N 05 Funding Number: FR 6400 N 05 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits Funding Amount: $717,750 |
| Jobs Plus Initiative Apply for FR 6400 N 14 Funding Number: FR 6400 N 14 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits Funding Amount: $3,700,000 |
| HOPE VI Main Street Grant Program Apply for FR 6400 N 03 Funding Number: FR 6400 N 03 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| FY 2020 Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program Apply for FR 6400 N 52 Funding Number: FR 6400 N 52 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits Funding Amount: $20,000,000 |
| Veterans Housing Rehabilitation and Modification Pilot Program Apply for FR 6500 N 39 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 39 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| FY21 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants NOFO Apply for FR 6500 N 38 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 38 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits Funding Amount: $450,000 |
| Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) Apply for FR 6500 N 19 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 19 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits Funding Amount: $10,000,000 |
| Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages Apply for FR 6500 N 23 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 23 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits Funding Amount: $4,000,000 |
| Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) - Competitive Grant Program Apply for FR 6500 N 48 Funding Number: FR 6500 N 48 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| FY22 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants NOFO Apply for FR 6600 N 38 Funding Number: FR 6600 N 38 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| FY23 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants NOFO Apply for FR 6700 N 38 Funding Number: FR 6700 N 38 Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development Category: Housing, Opportunity Zone Benefits Funding Amount: $500,000 |
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