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: August 6, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total funding: $50,100,000 | Award size varies by component: $1,700,000–$25,000,000 over 24 months | 5 awards expected
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations in building capacity and effectiveness for fair housing enforcement and related activities, particularly in underserved areas, through five specialized funding components.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; FHIP funding may not exceed 50% of an organization's annual operating budget.
Description
This program funds nonprofit organizations to develop or enhance their capacity to enforce the Fair Housing Act and related state/local laws, focusing on building sustainable institutional capability and expanding fair housing services into underserved communities. Funding is available through five distinct components, each targeting a different aspect of fair housing enforcement and organizational development, such as general capacity building, accessibility, testing, intake support, and litigation support. The initiative aims to strengthen the national fair housing infrastructure, promote strategic partnerships, and support projects that result in durable improvements beyond the grant period.
