The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering the Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP) grant to support organizations dedicated to informing the public about their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act. This initiative comprises two main programs: a Regional/Local/Community-Based program with components for general education, lending, and higher education, and a National-Based program focusing on national media campaigns and training. The grant aims to empower communities and ensure awareness of fair housing principles. All applicants must propose a robust process for referring fair housing complaints directly to HUD or substantially equivalent Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) agencies. Successful grantees will be required to develop and implement this complaint referral system upon funding, fostering effective enforcement of fair housing laws.
Opportunity ID: 108515
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-5500-N-27C |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fair Housing Initiative Program – EOI |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Housing |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 14.416 — Education and Outreach Initiatives |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 09, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,670,850 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | : QFHOs, FHOs, other nonprofit organizations representing groups of persons protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. This includes agencies of State or local governments and agencies certified by the Secretary under section 810(f) of the Fair Housing Act or other public or private entities that are formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices. EOI-National Media Campaign: In addition to the above, applicants must have at least five years of experience as an advertisement/media or public relations organization or must partner with an advertising and media services organization with at least five years of experience as an advertisement/media or public relations organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Description: | This Initiative assists organizations that inform the general public about their rights and obligations under the Fair Housing Act. Under this Initiative, there are two programs with a total of five components. They are the EOI -Regional/Local/Community-Based Program (R/L/C-B) which includes the General Component, Lending Component, Higher Education Component; and the EOI – National-Based Program which includes the National-Media Campaign Component and the National Training Component. (See chart in section III. A. for all eligibility requirements). All EOI applicants are required to describe a referral process that will result in referral of fair housing complaints to HUD or Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) substantially equivalent agencies. If funded, the grantee will be required to develop and implement the complaint referral process referenced in the application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Download Application and Instructions using CFDA Number ONLY |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
You may contact Myron P. Newry or Paula Stone of the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity�s FHIP Division, at 202-402-7095 or 202-402-7054, respectively (these are not toll-free numbers).
Email:@hud.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Because of the extensive effects of Hurricane Irene and the numerous communities affected by the storm, HUD is extending the deadline for the FHIP NOFA until September 1, 2011. This notice serves as notification to potential applicants of the deadline date change. HUD is posting this extension of the application due date on www.Grants.gov. The new deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, September 1, 2011. The requirements of the NOFA and timely receipt and grace period policies remain unchanged. Applicants that have already submitted their application do not need to download a new application or resubmit their applications as a result of this notice. | Aug 29, 2011 | |
| Aug 29, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-5500-N-27C |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fair Housing Initiative Program – EOI |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Housing |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 14.416 — Education and Outreach Initiatives |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 01, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 09, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,670,850 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | : QFHOs, FHOs, other nonprofit organizations representing groups of persons protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. This includes agencies of State or local governments and agencies certified by the Secretary under section 810(f) of the Fair Housing Act or other public or private entities that are formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices. EOI-National Media Campaign: In addition to the above, applicants must have at least five years of experience as an advertisement/media or public relations organization or must partner with an advertising and media services organization with at least five years of experience as an advertisement/media or public relations organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Description: | This Initiative assists organizations that inform the general public about their rights and obligations under the Fair Housing Act. Under this Initiative, there are two programs with a total of five components. They are the EOI -Regional/Local/Community-Based Program (R/L/C-B) which includes the General Component, Lending Component, Higher Education Component; and the EOI – National-Based Program which includes the National-Media Campaign Component and the National Training Component. (See chart in section III. A. for all eligibility requirements). All EOI applicants are required to describe a referral process that will result in referral of fair housing complaints to HUD or Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) substantially equivalent agencies. If funded, the grantee will be required to develop and implement the complaint referral process referenced in the application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Download Application and Instructions using CFDA Number ONLY |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
You may contact Myron P. Newry or Paula Stone of the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity�s FHIP Division, at 202-402-7095 or 202-402-7054, respectively (these are not toll-free numbers).
Email:@hud.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-5500-N-27C |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fair Housing Initiative Program – EOI |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Housing |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 14.416 — Education and Outreach Initiatives |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 06, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,670,850 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | : QFHOs, FHOs, other nonprofit organizations representing groups of persons protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. This includes agencies of State or local governments and agencies certified by the Secretary under section 810(f) of the Fair Housing Act or other public or private entities that are formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices. EOI-National Media Campaign: In addition to the above, applicants must have at least five years of experience as an advertisement/media or public relations organization or must partner with an advertising and media services organization with at least five years of experience as an advertisement/media or public relations organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Description: | This Initiative assists organizations that inform the general public about their rights and obligations under the Fair Housing Act. Under this Initiative, there are two programs with a total of five components. They are the EOI -Regional/Local/Community-Based Program (R/L/C-B) which includes the General Component, Lending Component, Higher Education Component; and the EOI – National-Based Program which includes the National-Media Campaign Component and the National Training Component. (See chart in section III. A. for all eligibility requirements). All EOI applicants are required to describe a referral process that will result in referral of fair housing complaints to HUD or Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) substantially equivalent agencies. If funded, the grantee will be required to develop and implement the complaint referral process referenced in the application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Download Application and Instructions using CFDA Number ONLY |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
You may contact Myron P. Newry or Paula Stone of the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity�s FHIP Division, at 202-402-7095 or 202-402-7054, respectively (these are not toll-free numbers).
Email:@hud.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 108515 Full Announcement-1 -> 2011 fhip nofa final.pdf
Folder 108515 Other Supporting Documents-Technical Correction 1 -> fhip fy11 nofa – techincal correction 8 29 11 final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | You may contact Myron P. Newry or Paula Stone of the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity�s FHIP Division, at 202-402-7095 or 202-402-7054, respectively (these are not toll-free numbers). Email: @hud.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.416 | EOI-27C | FHIP Education Outreach Initiative | PKG00066971 | Jul 26, 2011 | Sep 01, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
108515 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
108515 HUD_FaxTransmittal-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
108515 HUD_DisclosureUpdateReport-1.1.pdf
108515 HUD_DetailedBudget-1.1.pdf
108515 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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