# Fair Housing Initiatives Program -Education and Outreach Initiative -Test Coordinator Training

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/fr-6700-n-71-a-fair-housing-initiatives-program-education-and-outreach/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350424

> Department of Housing and Urban Development offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $200,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on November 30, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | FR-6700-N-71-A |
| Agency | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 30, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $200,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $500,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 14.416 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants may be Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHOs) and Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHOs), public or private not-for-profit organizations or institutions representing groups of persons protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, and other public or private entities that are formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices; agencies of State or local governments; and agencies that participate in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). All applicants are required to complete Appendix B, EOI Eligibility Certification and submit it as a part of their application. An applicant's failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline will result in the return of the application without review or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude HUD from making an award. Applicants may be required to verify 501(c)(3) status in accordance with 24 CFR 5.109(l). Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

## What the grant funds

EOI- Test Coordinator Training ComponentAmount Available- $500,000Project Period- 12-18 monthsAward Cap- $500,000Applicant Eligibility- QFHOs, other FHOs, and other nonprofit organizations representing groups of persons protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, agencies of State or local governments and agencies certified by the Secretary under section 810(f) of the Fair Housing Act, or other public or private entities that are formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices; agencies of State or local governments; and agencies that participate in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP).Eligible Activities- Applicants must develop and implement a test coordinator training program for fair housing testing coordinators working for organizations participating in HUD’s FHIP Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) and Fair Housing Organizations Initiative (FHOI).Applicants must propose training activities that address a variety of testing approaches and structures as well as provide coordinators with the most effective methodologies, technology, and techniques appropriate for productive testing approaches for each testing situation, including effective alternative methods for remote testing. Activities should also include continued technical assistance after training is completed throughout the period of performance. Training should also address primary differences in testing between regions (e.g., some states do not permit secret recordings).The training should contain both basic (general) and advanced (complex) training modules. Eligible activities will also include a comprehensive evaluation of the training quality and impact. Applicants should propose a plan to evaluate training impact, including an assessment of the need for additional or supplemental trainings. Applicants must propose a strategy to provide test coordinator training in the training topics listed below:1. General or Basic Test Coordinator Training (rental and sales) – Teach coordinators the principles and applications of testing, including audit testing, complaint-based enforcement testing, and systemic enforcement testing. The proposed training should educate test coordinators on designing tests with the most effective structure and approach (e.g., matched pair phone tests, or a triad of in person buyer tests).

## Questions people ask

### Is FR-6700-N-71-A still open?

No. It closed on November 30, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFH-2600-DC-021A, closes January 1, 2027 (55 days left).

### Who can apply for Fair Housing Initiatives Program -Education and Outreach Initiative -Test Coordinator Training?

Department of Housing and Urban Development accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Fair Housing Initiatives Program -Education and Outreach Initiative -Test Coordinator Training?

Closed November 30, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $500,000 in total for one award.