The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is offering this grant under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) to combat fair housing discrimination exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. With $1 million from the CARES Act, this initiative funds projects to create and disseminate essential fair housing education and outreach materials in affected areas. The purpose is to educate housing providers and the public on federal fair housing laws, protecting individuals from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Special attention is given to vulnerable populations, including persons with disabilities and older individuals, and preventing harassment from racial profiling. This grant supports a national media campaign and general education to mitigate the anticipated rise in fair housing violations during this critical time.
Opportunity ID: 327577
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FR-6400-N-70 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fair Housing Initiatives Program – Education and Outreach Initiative (COVID-19) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Housing Opportunity Zone Benefits |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 26 |
| Assistance Listings: | 14.416 — Education and Outreach Initiatives |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 08, 2020 The application deadline is 11:59:59 pm Eastern Standard time on |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All applicants are required to complete an EOI Eligibility Certification and submit as a part of the application. HUD will not evaluate applications from ineligible applicants. 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: | Congress authorized the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) in 1987 under Section 561 of the Community Development Act of 1987 as amended (42 U.S.C. 3616). Program regulations can be found at 24 CFR Part 125, which are incorporated by reference in this Notice. As part of the COVID-19 Supplemental Appropriation for the CARES Act of 2020, Congress appropriated 1 million dollars for FHIP. The purpose of this Notice is to seek applications from eligible entities that will create and disseminate fair housing education and outreach materials in COVID-19 affected areas. During this national emergency, HUD wants to remind housing providers and the public of important federal fair housing laws that protect persons from discrimination, including harassment and intimidation in housing and related services on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status and disability. HUD is already aware that persons with disabilities, including those who are older and have underlying medical conditions, are vulnerable and at high risk for a severe, life-threatening response to COVID-19. HUD recognizes that these persons may face unique fair housing and civil rights issues in their fair housing related services. Housing providers are required to make reasonable accommodations that may be necessary to deliver housing and services to persons with disabilities affecting major life activities. In addition, HUD wants to prevent discrimination and harassment against people of who, because of racial profiling, are perceived to be associated with this disease. Historically, the number of fair housing complaints increases in the aftermath of a disaster or emergency. Essential to control the number of Fair Housing Act violations during this critical time, is the provision of widespread, highly visible outreach and education activities regarding the Fair Housing Act requirements.
$500,000 for a National Media Campaign; and This NOFA will receive applications for the EOI NOFA only. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https:// |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Myron Newry
Myron.P.Newry@hud.gov Email:Myron.P.Newry@hud.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Myron Newry Myron.P.Newry@hud.gov Email: Myron.P.Newry@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-6400-N-70 | Fair Housing Initiatives Program – Education and Outreach Initiative (COVID-19) | PKG00262109 | Jun 08, 2020 | Jul 08, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327577 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
327577 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
327577 HUD_DisclosureUpdateReport-1.1.pdf
327577 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
327577 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
327577 HUD_DetailedBudget-1.1.pdf
327577 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
327577 OZ_Certification_Form-1.0.pdf
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