Fair Housing Organization Initiatives (14.417)
Fair Housing Organization Initiatives (Assistance Listing 14.417) is run by the Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It awarded $51.9 million in 340 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $152,707 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $125,000. Half of the 340 awards fell between $125,000 and $125,000, and they ranged from $50,012 to $1.9 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$51.9 million
- Grant awards340
- Typical award$125,000
- Awarded in FY 2025$11.1 million
- Size rank1025 of 1824
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $66,406 in fiscal 2021 to $11.1 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1025th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 48% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 43 states and territories.
What the program funds
To assist organizations that are regional and local, community based, and National, that develop, implement, carry out, or coordinate programs and/or activities to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices as prohibited by the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619), or State or local laws that provide substantially equivalent rights and remedies for alleged discriminatory housing practices.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
The non profit organization eligible applicants are: Qualified fair housing enforcement organizations, other private nonprofit fair housing enforcement organizations, and nonprofit groups organizing to build their capacity to provide fair housing enforcement, for the purpose of supporting the continued development or implementation of initiatives which enforce the rights granted under title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 [42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.], as amended.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Financial assistance shall be used for nonprofit groups organizing to build their capacity to provide fair housing enforcement, for the purpose of supporting the continued development or implementation of initiatives which enforce the rights granted under title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968; or to help establish, organize, and build the capacity of fair housing enforcement organizations, particularly in those areas of the country which are currently underserved by fair housing enforcement organizations as well as those areas where large concentrations of persons with protected characteristics exist. Projects and activities must be fair housing related projects. Eligible projects and activities must be conducted in accordance with procedures contained in 24 CFR Part 125 and the NOFO. Funds may not be used for purposes of settling claims, satisfying judgments, or fulfilling court orders in any litigation action involving either the Department or housing providers funded by the Department. Funds may not be used by the Department for administrative costs. Funds may not be used for payment of expenses in connection with litigation against the United States. Funding is based on congressional appropriations. Funds may not be used for purposes of settling claims, satisfying judgments or fulfilling court orders in any litigation action involving either the Department or housing providers funded by the Department.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
FY 2021 NOFO open/due date period: April 27, 2021-June 14, 2021.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
$125,000-$1,000,000
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2016: No data available. No data availableFiscal Year2017: No data availableFiscal Year2019: No data available.Fiscal Year2021: A fair housing organization is using its grant to conduct investigations and develop a fair housing testing program to combat discrimination against community. The organization will also inform the public of their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act.Fiscal Year2023: A 12-month project that provides increased testing, intake, counseling and legal resources, focusing on fair housing education, testing, intake and referral for all protected classes, with targeted attention on the demonstrated need of the rights of disabled persons, people of color, and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and designed to heighten public awareness of the continued effects of housing discrimination in the metropolitan statistical area.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Fair Housing Organization Initiatives (14.417) awarded$51.9 million across 340 grant awards, an average of $152,707 per award.
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to nonprofits.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 340 | $51.9 million | 100% |
By state
15 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 15 | $7.1 million |
| California | 42 | $6.5 million |
| Ohio | 28 | $3.4 million |
| Florida | 24 | $3.1 million |
| New York | 21 | $3.0 million |
| Illinois | 22 | $3.0 million |
| Wisconsin | 8 | $2.5 million |
| Connecticut | 13 | $2.1 million |
| Idaho | 14 | $1.9 million |
| Michigan | 15 | $1.8 million |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $1.7 million |
| North Carolina | 9 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $1.3 million |
| North Dakota | 9 | $1.2 million |
| Arizona | 8 | $1.0 million |
| New Jersey | 8 | $947,870 |
| Indiana | 7 | $922,363 |
| Texas | 5 | $836,286 |
| Virginia | 6 | $833,154 |
| Washington | 7 | $825,000 |
| Louisiana | 5 | $725,015 |
| Vermont | 6 | $715,000 |
| Georgia | 4 | $568,104 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $498,462 |
| Missouri | 4 | $475,000 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $442,907 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $337,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $260,000 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $250,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 2 | $250,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $249,999 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $237,588 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $221,802 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $165,913 |
| Iowa | 1 | $133,183 |
| Alabama | 1 | $125,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $125,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $125,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $125,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $125,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $125,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $111,923 |
| Alaska | 1 | $109,162 |