Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 6000 N 21A
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- The HUD in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fair Housing Initiative Program - Education and Outreach Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.416.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2016 and posted on Apr 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 49 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP) Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to strengthen compliance with the Fair Housing Act by expanding public education and outreach. Under this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), HUD set aside a total of $7,450,000 in FY2016 funding specifically for EOI activities. HUD also notes that additional money could be added later if the agency is able to recapture unused funds, apply carryover funds, or receive additional appropriations, though any added funding would still be limited by statutory and program rules. Awards made under this NOFA are governed by funding restrictions described both in HUDs broader “General Section” rules and in this NOFA itself.
FHIP funding for FY2016 is organized into three separate initiatives: Private Enforcement (PEI), Fair Housing Organization (FHOI), and Education and Outreach (EOI). This particular NOFA covers EOI only, meaning applicants seeking PEI or FHOI support must apply under the separate NOFAs established for those initiatives. HUD emphasizes that applicants must submit to the correct NOFA to be considered. If an organization plans to pursue funding across different initiatives or across different components, it must submit separate applications for each initiative/component it is applying to, and it must meet the eligibility requirements tied to each one.
The core purpose of the EOI initiative is to fund the development, implementation, delivery, or coordination of education and outreach programs that inform the public about their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act. In practical terms, this can include creating materials and campaigns that explain fair housing protections, helping communities recognize and prevent discriminatory practices, and ensuring housing providers and the general public understand what the law requires. The emphasis is on proactive education and broad awareness, not on enforcement actions themselves (which are generally the focus of other FHIP initiatives).
Funding under EOI is divided into specific components, and applicants can pursue one or multiple components if they qualify for each and submit the appropriate applications. The total EOI allocation of $7,450,000 is split as follows. First, HUD offers a National-Based Programs track that includes the National Media Campaign Component (EOI-NMCC), funded at $1,250,000. This component is aimed at large-scale, national outreach efforts, typically using mass media strategies to reach broad audiences across the country. Second, HUD provides a Regional/Local/Community Based Program track with two components: the General Component (EOI-G), funded at $5,950,000, and Tester Coordinator Training (EOI-TC), funded at $250,000. The General Component supports education and outreach efforts tailored to regional or local needs, often focusing on community-level engagement, targeted educational programming, or localized campaigns. The Tester Coordinator Training component supports training efforts tied to coordinating fair housing testing activities, which are a recognized tool for identifying discriminatory housing practices and ensuring that testing work is properly managed and consistent with program expectations.
Key administrative details for this opportunity include the funding opportunity number FR 6000 N 21A and the CFDA number 14.416 (Housing). The instrument is a grant, the opportunity category is discretionary, and HUD anticipated making about 49 awards under this NOFA. The listed award ceiling is $1,250,000 (which aligns with the maximum amount associated with the national media campaign component). The application closing date for this FY2016 competition was June 23, 2016, and the opportunity was originally posted April 26, 2016. While the eligible applicant category is summarized as “Others,” HUD directs applicants to consult the NOFA text (particularly eligibility tables and charts referenced in Section III) for detailed eligibility rules by component, since requirements can vary depending on whether the work is national, local, or training-focused.
Finally, HUD notes that any multi-year funding beyond FY2016 depends on future appropriations and the availability of funds. In other words, even if a project is designed to run longer than one year, continued funding is not guaranteed and is contingent on future federal budgeting decisions, as well as program constraints and restrictions described in the NOFA.
Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP) - Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) (FY2016) FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP) Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI), a discretionary grant competition released under a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to expand public education and outreach about rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act.
What is the main purpose of the EOI initiative?
The EOI initiative funds the development, implementation, delivery, or coordination of education and outreach programs that inform the public about Fair Housing Act protections and obligations. The focus is proactive education and broad awareness to strengthen compliance with fair housing requirements.
How much funding did HUD set aside for EOI under this NOFA?
HUD set aside a total of $7,450,000 in FY2016 funding specifically for EOI activities under this NOFA.
Can HUD increase the amount of funding available after the NOFA is published?
HUD stated that additional money could be added later if the agency is able to recapture unused funds, apply carryover funds, or receive additional appropriations. Any added funding would still be subject to statutory limits and program rules.
Is this NOFA for all FHIP funding, or only part of FHIP?
This NOFA covers the Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) only. FY2016 FHIP funding is organized into three initiatives: Private Enforcement (PEI), Fair Housing Organization (FHOI), and Education and Outreach (EOI). PEI and FHOI have separate NOFAs.
What happens if an applicant submits to the wrong NOFA?
HUD emphasized that applicants must submit to the correct NOFA to be considered. Organizations seeking PEI or FHOI funding must apply under those separate NOFAs rather than the EOI NOFA.
Can an organization apply for multiple FHIP initiatives or components?
Yes, but HUD indicated that if an organization plans to pursue funding across different initiatives or across different components, it must submit separate applications for each initiative/component and meet the eligibility requirements for each one.
What types of activities does EOI support?
EOI supports education and outreach work that helps people understand fair housing rights and responsibilities. Examples described include creating educational materials and campaigns, helping communities recognize and prevent discriminatory practices, and ensuring housing providers and the general public understand what the Fair Housing Act requires.
Does EOI fund enforcement actions?
The emphasis of EOI is on education and outreach rather than enforcement actions. Enforcement-focused work is generally associated with other FHIP initiatives, not this EOI NOFA.
How is EOI funding divided under this NOFA?
The total EOI allocation of $7,450,000 is split among specific components and tracks, including a national track and regional/local/community-based components.
What is the National-Based Programs track and how much is available for it?
The National-Based Programs track includes the National Media Campaign Component (EOI-NMCC) and is funded at $1,250,000. It is intended for large-scale, national outreach efforts using mass media strategies to reach broad audiences across the country.
What is the Regional/Local/Community Based Program track?
This track supports education and outreach efforts tailored to regional or local needs. It includes the General Component (EOI-G) and the Tester Coordinator Training component (EOI-TC).
How much funding is available for the EOI General Component (EOI-G)?
The EOI General Component (EOI-G) is funded at $5,950,000 and supports regional or local education and outreach activities such as community-level engagement, targeted educational programming, or localized campaigns.
What is the Tester Coordinator Training component (EOI-TC) and how much is available?
The Tester Coordinator Training component (EOI-TC) is funded at $250,000 and supports training tied to coordinating fair housing testing activities, including ensuring testing is properly managed and consistent with program expectations.
What is the maximum award amount under this NOFA?
The listed award ceiling is $1,250,000, which aligns with the maximum amount associated with the National Media Campaign Component.
How many awards did HUD anticipate making?
HUD anticipated making about 49 awards under this NOFA.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The funding opportunity number is FR 6000 N 21A. The CFDA number is 14.416 (Housing).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The instrument is a grant, and the opportunity category is discretionary.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is summarized as "Others," but HUD directed applicants to consult the NOFA text (including eligibility tables and charts referenced in Section III) for detailed eligibility rules by component, since requirements can vary depending on the type of program (national, local, or training-focused).
Where do the funding restrictions and award rules come from?
Awards made under this NOFA are governed by funding restrictions described both in HUD's broader "General Section" rules and in this NOFA itself.
What were the key dates for this FY2016 EOI competition?
The opportunity was originally posted on April 26, 2016, and the application closing date was June 23, 2016.
Does HUD guarantee multi-year funding for projects?
No. HUD noted that any multi-year funding beyond FY2016 depends on future appropriations and the availability of funds. Continued funding is not guaranteed and remains subject to program constraints and restrictions described in the NOFA.
If a project is designed to run longer than one year, what should applicants assume about future funding?
Applicants should assume that continuation funding is contingent on future federal budgeting decisions and the availability of funds, rather than guaranteed.
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