Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 6600 N 21 B
The Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP) Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to strengthen fair housing enforcement across the country. The program funds fair housing organizations and other eligible nonprofits that help people who believe they have experienced housing discrimination, with a focus on activities that prevent, identify, investigate, and address discriminatory housing practices while also ensuring the public understands their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is specifically for the FHOI track within FHIP; separate NOFOs cover the Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) and the Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI), and HUD also noted an additional, separate NOFO for EOI-Tester Coordinator Training based on FY 2022 appropriations direction.
This FHOI NOFO offers funding through two components that target different stages of organizational development and geographic coverage. The Continued Development Component (CDC) makes approximately $1.825 million available to existing nonprofit fair housing organizations to build capacity and improve effectiveness in enforcement-related work. The intent is to help organizations deepen skills, tools, and operational readiness for higher-impact enforcement, including work such as investigating discrimination allegations related to sexual orientation and gender identity, expanding testing programs, and developing or strengthening expertise in complex areas like mortgage lending discrimination and appraisal bias. In practical terms, CDC funding is meant to help established organizations become more capable, more specialized, and more effective at carrying out fair housing enforcement activities that are eligible under FHIP.
The Establishing New Organizations Component (ENOC) makes approximately $1.875 million available to expand the fair housing enforcement footprint into places that are currently unserved or underserved. Under ENOC, the applicant is typically a Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organization (QFHO) that acts as a sponsoring organization to create a new, separate sponsored organization. The goal is not to expand an existing office, but to establish a distinct entity that can become a viable local or regional fair housing enforcement organization over time. ENOC-funded activities are those necessary to stand up that single new organization so it can conduct core enforcement work, particularly fair housing testing and related enforcement-oriented activities, thereby increasing coverage in regions where fair housing services and enforcement capacity are limited.
Key opportunity details include that the funding instrument is a grant, the activity category is housing, and the CFDA number is 14.417. HUD listed an expected eight awards, with an award ceiling of $1,875,000. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with applicants directed to consult the NOFO text for the specific eligibility requirements and definitions (including requirements applicable to QFHOs under ENOC). The opportunity was posted September 15, 2022, with an original closing date of December 6, 2022, and the deadline set at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.Apply for FR 6600 N 21 B
- The US Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fair Housing Initiative Program - Fair Housing Organization Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.417.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 15, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 06, 2022 The application deadline is 115959 PM Eastern Standard time on. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,875,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP) - Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI) FAQs
1) What is the FHIP Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI) grant opportunity?
The Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI) is a discretionary grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP). It is designed to strengthen fair housing enforcement by funding eligible nonprofit fair housing organizations that help people who believe they have experienced housing discrimination and that carry out activities to prevent, identify, investigate, and address discriminatory housing practices.
2) What is the main purpose of this FHOI NOFO?
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) focuses on improving fair housing enforcement capacity and coverage. The funding supports organizations that conduct enforcement-related work, including helping the public understand their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act, and performing activities that lead to identifying and addressing discriminatory housing practices.
3) Which agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
4) Is this a loan or a grant?
This opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument.
5) What program is this NOFO associated with?
This NOFO is associated with the Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP), and specifically the Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI) track within FHIP.
6) Are there other FHIP NOFOs besides FHOI?
Yes. HUD indicated that separate NOFOs cover the Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) and the Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI). HUD also noted an additional, separate NOFO for EOI-Tester Coordinator Training based on FY 2022 appropriations direction.
7) What types of activities does FHOI funding support?
Based on the description provided, FHOI supports fair housing enforcement-related activities that prevent, identify, investigate, and address discriminatory housing practices and that help ensure the public understands Fair Housing Act rights and responsibilities. Examples referenced include expanding testing programs, investigating discrimination allegations (including those related to sexual orientation and gender identity), and building expertise in complex areas such as mortgage lending discrimination and appraisal bias.
8) How is the FHOI funding structured?
FHOI funding in this NOFO is offered through two components that target different stages of organizational development and geographic coverage: (1) the Continued Development Component (CDC) and (2) the Establishing New Organizations Component (ENOC).
9) What is the Continued Development Component (CDC)?
The Continued Development Component (CDC) makes approximately $1.825 million available to existing nonprofit fair housing organizations to build capacity and improve effectiveness in enforcement-related work. The intent is to help established organizations deepen skills, tools, and operational readiness to deliver higher-impact enforcement activities eligible under FHIP.
10) Who is CDC intended to support?
CDC is intended for existing nonprofit fair housing organizations (i.e., organizations that are already operating and want to build capacity and improve enforcement effectiveness).
11) What kinds of capacity-building does CDC emphasize?
CDC is described as supporting efforts that make established organizations more capable and specialized in enforcement work. The description highlights examples such as investigating discrimination allegations related to sexual orientation and gender identity, expanding testing programs, and developing or strengthening expertise in complex issues like mortgage lending discrimination and appraisal bias.
12) What is the Establishing New Organizations Component (ENOC)?
The Establishing New Organizations Component (ENOC) makes approximately $1.875 million available to expand the fair housing enforcement footprint into places that are currently unserved or underserved. ENOC is meant to stand up one new organization so it can become a viable local or regional fair housing enforcement organization over time.
13) Who typically applies under ENOC?
Under ENOC, the applicant is typically a Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organization (QFHO) that acts as a sponsoring organization to create a new, separate sponsored organization. Specific eligibility requirements and definitions (including QFHO requirements) are directed to the NOFO text.
14) Does ENOC fund opening a new office for an existing organization?
No. The description states that the goal under ENOC is not to expand an existing office, but to establish a distinct entity (a separate sponsored organization) that can grow into a viable fair housing enforcement organization.
15) What activities are ENOC funds meant to cover?
ENOC-funded activities are described as those necessary to stand up a single new organization so it can conduct core enforcement work, particularly fair housing testing and related enforcement-oriented activities, increasing coverage in regions where fair housing services and enforcement capacity are limited.
16) How much funding is available under CDC and ENOC?
The NOFO description indicates approximately $1.825 million is available under the Continued Development Component (CDC) and approximately $1.875 million is available under the Establishing New Organizations Component (ENOC).
17) How many awards does HUD expect to make?
HUD listed an expected eight awards.
18) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,875,000.
19) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is housing.
20) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 14.417.
21) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," and applicants are directed to consult the NOFO text for the specific eligibility requirements and definitions. The description also notes that ENOC includes requirements applicable to Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHOs).
22) When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2022.
23) What was the closing date and time for applications?
The original closing date was December 6, 2022, with the deadline set at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.
24) What is the central focus of the funded work?
The central focus is strengthening fair housing enforcement, including activities that prevent, identify, investigate, and address discriminatory housing practices, and ensuring the public understands rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act.
25) What does HUD mean by expanding coverage into unserved or underserved areas?
As described, ENOC aims to increase fair housing enforcement capacity in regions where fair housing services and enforcement are limited by establishing a new organization that can conduct core enforcement functions such as fair housing testing and related enforcement-oriented activities.
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