Deadline: 21-Aug-2025
The FHIP Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) offers competitive awards to eligible nonprofit and fair housing organizations to carry out coordinated education and outreach efforts. These efforts are aimed at informing individuals, communities, and housing providers about their rights and responsibilities under fair housing laws.
The initiative seeks to increase compliance with fair housing laws, prevent and address housing discrimination, and expand access to housing opportunities. It also focuses on public education and community engagement to support fair housing practices.
This Notice of Funding Opportunity includes two components. The National Media Campaign Component (EOI-NMC) involves participation in a nationwide effort to create and distribute fair housing education materials. The campaign highlights the importance of fair housing rights, addresses challenges to housing access, and educates the public on various forms of discrimination. It is designed to reach all protected classes and includes promotion during National Fair Housing Month.
The General Component (EOI-G) supports regional, local, and community-based education activities. These activities may include presentations in schools and churches, community events, and conferences. The goal is to raise awareness about fair housing rights and eliminate discriminatory practices at the grassroots level.
The total funding available for this program is estimated at $8,450,000. Grants will range from $75,000 to $1,300,000. The project and budget period for selected proposals will be 12 months.
Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply on the same basis as other organizations, while individuals are not eligible. For the National Media Campaign, applicants must be qualified fair housing enforcement organizations or other nonprofits representing protected groups, with at least five years of experience in advertising or a partnership with a qualified media organization.
For the General Component, eligible applicants include fair housing enforcement organizations, nonprofits representing protected groups, participants in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), state or local government agencies, and other public or private entities focused on ending discriminatory housing practices.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.