§ Federal grant opportunity · OFH-2600-DC-021B
Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative FY2025 and FY2026
Department of Housing and Urban Development is accepting applications for Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative FY2025 and FY2026. The deadline is August 6, 2026 and the published award range is $1.7M – $8.9M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Department of Housing and Urban Development
- Application deadline
- August 6, 2026
- Award range
- $1.7M – $8.9M
- Eligibility
- FHOI Eligible applicants are: private non profit charitable tax exempt Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHOs) whether or not solely engaged in fair housing enforcement activities, private non profit charitable tax exempt Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHOs) whether or not solely engaged in fair housing enforcement activities; and other private nonprofit groups seeking to build their capacity to provide fair housing enforcement. All applicants are required to complete Appendix B, FHOI Eligibility Certification, and submit it as a part of their application. All applicants will be required to provide not for profit status if selected for an award; only private not for profit charitable tax exempt organizations are eligible to receive FHIP FHOI funding. Not for profit fair housing organizations seeking to build their capacity to become fair housing enforcement organizations are encouraged to apply. 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-021B
Program overview
The program funds organizations to build capacity to engage in fair housing enforcement activities and fair housing enforcement related activities, and engage in such activities for the purpose of supporting the continued development or implementation of initiatives which enforce the rights granted under the Fair Housing Act, 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 people with protected characteristics exist.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 6, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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