Open · OFH-2600-DC-021A · CFDA 14.416 · Discretionary
Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative
Federal grant opportunity posted by Department of Housing and Urban Development, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $175K-$2.5M
- Award range
- Open
- Status
- 84d
- Days left
- 34
- Expected awards
The verdict
Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative is an open discretionary opportunity from Department of Housing and Urban Development, offering $175,000 -- $2,500,000 across 34 expected awards. Applications close in 84 days.
- $175K-$2.5M
- award range
- Open
- 84 days left
- 34
- expected awards
- 14.416
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative - is cataloged under number OFH-2600-DC-021A and tied to CFDA assistance listing 14.416, posted by Department of Housing and Urban Development. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 2, 2026 and last updated on July 6, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $175,000 -- $2,500,000. The agency has projected $10.8 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 34 awards. If the agency funds the expected 34 awards from the $10.8 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $316,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. Applications close on November 2, 2026 - roughly 84 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$175,000 -- $2,500,000
Close Date
November 2, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Posted
July 2, 2026
Est. Total Funding
$10,750,000
Expected Awards
34
Instrument
Grant
Description
Congress in 1988 established the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) with a purpose of providing funding to entities to work alongside HUD to "prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices" 42 USC § 3616a(a). FHIP provides funds to eligible organizations through competitive grants. under several initiatives.The overarching purpose of the FHIP Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) is to educate the public, housing providers and other stakeholders about their rights and obligations under provisions of fair housing laws, through the development, implementation, carrying out and coordinating or education and outreach programs. 42 USC § 3616a(d)(1); 24 CFR 125.301(a).The National Media Campaign component (EOI-NMC) is "designed to provide a centralized, coordinated effort for the development and dissemination of fair housing media products." 42 USC § 3616a(d)(1). A portion of NMC funds are specifically meant to increase participation in the annual national fair housing month. Under a cooperative agreement, HUD will exercise the right to approve, and have substantial involvement in, all proposed deliverables, as well as the Work Plan or Statement of Work (SOW).The General Component (EOI-GC) is designed to carry out projects programs that prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices by establishing or supporting regional, local, and community- based education and outreach activities, events, and programs. For grants and cooperative agreements, HUD will conduct monitoring reviews, request quarterly reports, and approve all proposed deliverables as documented in the applicant's Work Plan or SOW. Most EOI funds are awarded under grant agreements. However, national funds are awarded under cooperative agreements managed by Headquarters since the awards have a nationwide impact and therefore require more complex and frequent oversight as well as Departmental approval of deliverables.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.
Agency Contact
Katherine Vasilopoulos katherine.vasilopoulos@hud.gov
Key Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this grant opportunity?
Is this opportunity still open?
How much funding is available?
How do I apply?
More from Department of Housing and Urban Development
Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program
Older Adults Home Modification Grant Program
Healthy Homes Production Grant Program
FAIR HOUSING INITIATIVES PROGRAM PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE
Youth Homelessness NOFO for FY2024 and FY2025
Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
| Publisher | PlainGrants |
| Sources | the SAM.gov Assistance Listings and Grants.gov |