Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative FY2025 and FY2026
This grant funds organizations to expand fair housing enforcement and support underserved areas or populations protected under the Fair Housing Act.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,700,000–$8,900,000 per award; approx. $50.1 million total funding; ~6 awards expected
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations to build or expand capacity for fair housing enforcement and related activities, especially in underserved areas.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details subject to change; check program page for updates.
Description
This program provides funding to private nonprofit organizations seeking to build or expand their capacity to enforce fair housing laws and support related activities. The initiative focuses on strengthening fair housing enforcement, particularly in regions underserved by such organizations or with large populations of people with protected characteristics under the Fair Housing Act. Funding aims to support the development and implementation of initiatives that advance fair housing rights, including direct enforcement, education, and outreach.
