§ Federal grant opportunity · OFH-2600-DC-021D

    Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Administrative Enforcement Initiative

    Department of Housing and Urban Development is accepting applications for Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Administrative Enforcement Initiative. The deadline is August 6, 2026 and the published award range is $2M – $10M.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Department of Housing and Urban Development
    Application deadline
    August 6, 2026
    Award range
    $2M – $10M
    Eligibility
    Eligible Entities. In accordance with 42 U.S.C. 3616a(a), to receive an award under this NOFO you must be a State or local government or their agency that participates in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). 24 CFR § 115. FHAP agencies cannot be currently under suspension or a performance improvement plan under 24 CFR § 115.210(a) or (b). Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Justice
    Opportunity number
    OFH-2600-DC-021D

    Program overview

    Recipients must use AEI funds to "develop, implement, carry out, or coordinate programs or activities designed to obtain enforcement of the rights granted by [the Act] or by State or local laws that provide rights and remedies for alleged discriminatory housing practices that are substantially equivalent to the rights and remedies provided in [the Act]..." 42 USC § 3616a(a); 24 CFR § 125.201.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Department of Housing and Urban Development.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before August 6, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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