Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative
This grant funds organizations to educate the public and housing providers about fair housing rights and responsibilities, supporting outreach activities and national media campaigns to prevent housing discrimination.
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total funding: $10,750,000 | Award range: $175,000–$2,500,000 | Up to 34 awards; project period: 12–18 months
Summary: Supports education and outreach to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices and promote fair housing awareness nationwide.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; applicants must be eligible nonprofit, governmental, or fair housing organizations.
Description
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers competitive funding through the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) – Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI). This program aims to educate the public, housing providers, and stakeholders about their rights and obligations under the Fair Housing Act. The initiative supports both a National Media Campaign (EOI-NMC) and local/regional education and outreach efforts (EOI-G), fostering public awareness, voluntary compliance, and the elimination of discriminatory housing practices.
Projects may include developing and disseminating educational materials, conducting outreach events, and creating media campaigns that address all forms of housing discrimination. The National Media Campaign focuses on a coordinated national effort, while the General Component funds regional, local, or community-based activities.
