Fair Housing Testing, Education and Networking Program
This grant funds fair housing testing, education, and network-building in New York State to identify and address housing discrimination and promote compliance with fair housing laws.
Funder: Homes and Community Renewal
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically $4 million total available annually; individual awards vary by proposal and scope.
Summary: Supports fair housing testing, education, and network-building across New York State to combat housing discrimination and promote compliance with fair housing laws.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates and details are subject to change pending annual appropriations.
Description
This program, administered by the Housing Trust Fund Corporation under New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), funds initiatives to identify and address unlawful housing discrimination throughout New York State. The program supports comprehensive fair housing testing, education for housing stakeholders (including renters, owners, providers, lenders, and real estate professionals), public reporting channels for suspected discrimination, and the development of collaborative networks to advance fair housing enforcement. Activities include conducting various types of fair housing tests, training testers, educational outreach, and regular reporting on progress and outcomes. The overarching goal is to promote awareness, compliance, and enforcement of federal and state fair housing protections.
