This HUD grant is for developing and implementing a comprehensive test coordinator training program within its Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). It targets coordinators from organizations participating in HUD’s Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) and Fair Housing Organizations Initiative (FHOI). The training must cover diverse testing approaches, methodologies, and techniques, including remote testing, with ongoing technical assistance. It will address regional differences and include both basic modules on general rental/sales testing and advanced modules on complex areas like mortgage lending, insurance, appraisal bias, and discriminatory effects. A robust evaluation plan for training quality and impact is also required. Eligible applicants include Qualified Fair Housing Organizations and other relevant entities, with awards up to $500,000 over 12-18 months.
Opportunity ID: 356481
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-6800-N-71-A |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fair Housing Initiatives Program -Education and Outreach Initiative -Test Coordinator Training |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Housing |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 14.416 — Education and Outreach Initiatives |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2024 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2024 The application deadline is 11:59:59 PM Eastern time on |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants may be Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHOs) and Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHOs), public or private not-for-profit organizations or institutions representing groups of persons protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, and other public or private entities that are formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices; agencies of State or local governments certified by the Secretary under section 810(f) of the Fair Housing Act; and agencies that participate in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). All applicants are required to complete Appendix B, EOI Eligibility Certification and submit it as a part of their application.An applicant’s failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline will disqualify it. Applicants may be required to verify 501(c)(3) status in accordance with 24 CFR 5.109(l).An applicant that is selected for and receives an award under this EOI-TCT NOFO is not eligible to receive an award under the FY2024 EOI-National Media Campaing (NMC) component. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| Description: | EOI- Test Coordinator Training ComponentAmount Available- $500,000Project Period- 12-18 monthsAward Cap- $500,000Applicant Eligibility- QFHOs, other FHOs, and other nonprofit organizations representing groups of persons protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, 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; agencies of State or local governments; and agencies that participate in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP).Eligible Activities- Applicants must develop and implement a test coordinator training program for fair housing testing coordinators working for organizations participating in HUD’s FHIP Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) and Fair Housing Organizations Initiative (FHOI).Applicants must propose training activities that address a variety of testing approaches and structures as well as provide coordinators with the most effective methodologies, technology, and techniques appropriate for productive testing approaches for each testing situation, including effective alternative methods for remote testing. Activities should also include continued technical assistance after training is completed throughout the period of performance. Training should also address primary differences in testing between regions (e.g., some states do not permit secret recordings).The training should contain both basic (general) and advanced (complex) training modules. Eligible activities will also include a comprehensive evaluation of the training quality and impact. Applicants should propose a plan to evaluate training impact, including an assessment of the need for additional or supplemental trainings.Applicants must propose a strategy to provide test coordinator training on the training topics listed below:1. General or Basic Test Coordinator Training (rental and sales) – Teach coordinators the principles and applications of testing, including audit testing, complaint-based enforcement testing, and systemic enforcement testing. The proposed training should educate test coordinators on designing tests with the most effective structure and approach (e.g., matched pair phone tests, or a triad of in person buyer tests). Training should include an overview of the history of testing and the housing industry from a national perspective, including how HUD, DOJ, the U.S. Supreme Court, advocates, and non-profits have used testing to further fair housing. 2. Advanced or Complex Test Coordinator Training (lending, insurance, appraisal valuation/bias, discriminatory effects discrimination) – Teach coordinators the principles and applications of testing in mortgage lending, appraisal and algorithmic bias, and homeowners’ insurance contexts. In addition, teach coordinators to conduct testing to uncover evidence of discriminatory effects on classes of persons protected under the FHA (e.g., from source of income discrimination and discrimination resulting from criminal records policies). Provide an overview of the mortgage lending, appraisal, insurance markets, as well as the history of testing in those contexts. Provide testing tools and methods that uncover covert forms of discrimination and/or recognize use of algorithms that result in unjustified effects protected class groups under the FHA or under a substantially equivalent state or local law. Discuss how testing in these contexts can help identify failures by HUD recipients to affirmatively further fair housing. Modes of testing should include utilization of a variety of techniques, such as in-person testing, telephone testing, and internet/email testing. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://hud.gov/fairhousing |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie W. Thomas
Stephanie.W.Thomas@hud.gov Email:Stephanie.W.Thomas@hud.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 356481 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_FR-6800-N-71-A.pdf
Folder 356481 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 424CBW.pdf
Folder 356481 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> PromiseZones50153.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephanie W. Thomas Stephanie.W.Thomas@hud.gov Email: Stephanie.W.Thomas@hud.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.416 | FR-6800-N-71-A | Fair Housing Initiatives Program -Education and Outreach Initiative -Test Coordinator Training | PKG00287954 | Sep 20, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356481 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
356481 HUD_DisclosureUpdateReport_4_0-4.0.pdf
356481 SF424B-1.1.pdf
356481 HUD_424B-1.0.pdf
356481 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
356481 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
356481 HUD_DetailedBudget-1.1.pdf
356481 SF424A-1.0.pdf
356481 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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