Eviction Protection Grant Program
This grant funds nonprofits and government groups to offer free legal help to low-income tenants facing eviction.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500,000–$2,000,000 per award; ~$27.5 million total; ~16 awards projected
Summary: Supports nonprofit and government organizations to provide no-cost legal assistance to low-income tenants at risk of or subject to eviction.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Eviction Protection Grant Program (EPGP) is a federal initiative by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) aimed at expanding access to legal services for low-income tenants facing eviction. The program funds experienced nonprofit and government entities to deliver a broad spectrum of legal assistance—including pretrial, trial, post-trial, and alternative dispute resolution services—to tenants at risk of, or subject to, eviction. The goal is to increase housing stability, prevent unnecessary displacement, and ensure tenants can exercise their legal rights.
EPGP addresses the critical gap in legal services for tenants, as demand for eviction-related legal support far exceeds available local resources. The program has demonstrated measurable benefits for tenants, including preserved tenancy, prevented eviction filings, and improved access to stabilizing resources.
