Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 5200 N 11C
Apply for FR 5200 N 11C
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fair Housing Initiative Program FHOI" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.408 Fair Housing Initiatives Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 8, 2008 and posted on May 4, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 9, 2008. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHOs) and Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHOs), see 24 CFR 125.103 public or private, for profit or not for profit organizations or institutions and other public or private entities that are formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices (including entities that will be established as a result of receiving an award under this FHIP NOFA) agencies of State or local governments and agencies that participate in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). For the EOI National Program, eligible applicants are QFHOs, other fair housing enforcement organizations, and other non profit organizations representing groups of persons protected under title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP) - identified here as the Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHOI) opportunity under HUD Funding Opportunity Number FR 5200 N 11C - is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Its purpose is to support organizations and public entities that work to prevent, identify, and eliminate discriminatory housing practices, consistent with the Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968). In practical terms, the program is meant to strengthen fair housing enforcement and fair housing protections by funding on-the-ground activities that address housing discrimination and promote compliance with fair housing laws.
The legal authority for this program comes from Section 561 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3616), which established FHIP. The governing regulations are found at 24 CFR Part 125, and the opportunity emphasizes that applicants should carefully review the SuperNOFA General Section (the overarching rules HUD uses for certain competitions), the authorizing statute, and the FHIP regulations before applying. These references matter because they define what types of organizations qualify, what activities are allowable, how funds may be spent, and what oversight and reporting expectations apply.
This specific opportunity was posted May 4, 2008, created May 8, 2008, and had an application deadline of July 9, 2008 (with an archive date of July 10, 2008). Awards are grants (not loans or cooperative agreements) and fall under the housing funding activity category. The CFDA number associated with the program is 14.408 (Fair Housing Initiatives Program). The notice lists an award ceiling of $1,000,000, meaning an individual award could be as high as one million dollars depending on the program component, proposal scope, and HUD funding decisions. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, so applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of eligibility, although leveraging other resources can still be relevant depending on HUD scoring criteria in the full notice.
Eligibility is broad but centered on organizations with a fair housing enforcement mission and the capacity to carry out anti-discrimination work. Eligible applicants include Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHOs) and Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHOs) as defined in 24 CFR 125.103. In addition, eligibility can extend to other public or private entities, including for-profit or nonprofit organizations and institutions, that are formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices. The notice also indicates that entities may be eligible even if they will be newly established as a result of receiving an award under this NOFA, which signals that HUD may allow start-up or capacity-building applicants if they can demonstrate a credible plan and structure. State and local government agencies are also eligible, including agencies participating in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), which is HUDs partner program that supports state and local enforcement of fair housing laws.
The opportunity also references an EOI National Program track and clarifies eligibility for that portion: QFHOs, other fair housing enforcement organizations, and other nonprofit organizations representing groups of persons protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. This points to a program design that may include multiple components or competitive categories, with at least one category focused on broader national or region-wide efforts tied to protected classes under the Fair Housing Act (for example, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status).
For applicants looking for the full application materials, the announcement points to an application package download web page via the Additional Information link. For access issues or technical difficulties obtaining the full announcement electronically, HUD provided contacts: Denise Brooks at 202-402-7050 and Myron Newry at 202-402-7095.
Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP) / FHOI (HUD Funding Opportunity Number FR 5200 N 11C) - FAQs
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHIP), identified in the notice as the Fair Housing Initiative Program (FHOI) opportunity under HUD Funding Opportunity Number FR 5200 N 11C. It is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
2) What is the purpose of FHIP/FHOI?
The purpose is to support organizations and public entities working to prevent, identify, and eliminate discriminatory housing practices, consistent with the Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968). In practical terms, the program funds on-the-ground activities that address housing discrimination and promote compliance with fair housing laws.
3) What legal authority and rules govern this program?
The program was established under Section 561 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3616). Governing regulations are at 24 CFR Part 125. The notice emphasizes reviewing the SuperNOFA General Section, the authorizing statute, and the FHIP regulations because these define eligibility, allowable activities and costs, and oversight/reporting expectations.
4) What type of funding is being offered (grant, loan, etc.)?
Awards under this opportunity are grants. The funding activity category is housing.
5) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 14.408 (Fair Housing Initiatives Program).
6) What is the maximum award amount?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $1,000,000. This means an individual award could be as high as one million dollars, depending on the program component, proposal scope, and HUD funding decisions.
7) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided. Applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of eligibility based on the notice summary, though leveraging other resources may still matter depending on scoring criteria described in the full notice.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad but centered on entities with a fair housing enforcement mission and the capacity to carry out anti-discrimination work. Eligible applicants include:
- Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHOs) and Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHOs), as defined in 24 CFR 125.103
- Other public or private entities (including for-profit or nonprofit organizations and institutions) that are formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices
- State and local government agencies, including agencies participating in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP)
9) Can newly created organizations apply?
Yes. The notice indicates that entities may be eligible even if they will be newly established as a result of receiving an award under this NOFA. This suggests HUD may allow start-up or capacity-building applicants if they can demonstrate a credible plan and structure.
10) Are state and local government agencies eligible?
Yes. State and local government agencies are eligible, including those participating in HUD's Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), which supports state and local enforcement of fair housing laws.
11) What is FHAP and how does it relate to this opportunity?
FHAP is HUD's partner program that supports state and local enforcement of fair housing laws. Agencies participating in FHAP are listed as eligible applicants for this FHIP/FHOI grant opportunity.
12) What is the EOI National Program track mentioned in the notice?
The opportunity references an "EOI National Program" track and clarifies eligibility for that portion. It indicates that the competition may include multiple components or categories, with at least one category oriented toward national or region-wide efforts tied to fair housing enforcement and protected classes under Title VIII.
13) Who is eligible for the EOI National Program track?
For the EOI National Program track, eligibility includes:
- QFHOs
- Other fair housing enforcement organizations
- Other nonprofit organizations representing groups of persons protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968
14) What protected groups are referenced under Title VIII (Fair Housing Act) in this notice?
The notice points to groups protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (the Fair Housing Act). Examples referenced include: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
15) When was this funding opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted May 4, 2008, created May 8, 2008, and had an application deadline of July 9, 2008. The archive date is July 10, 2008.
16) Where do applicants get the application package?
The announcement directs applicants to an application package download web page via the "Additional Information" link referenced in the opportunity listing.
17) Who can be contacted for help accessing the announcement or application materials?
For access issues or technical difficulties obtaining the full announcement electronically, HUD provided these contacts:
- Denise Brooks: 202-402-7050
- Myron Newry: 202-402-7095
18) What should applicants review before applying?
Applicants are advised to carefully review the SuperNOFA General Section, the authorizing statute (42 U.S.C. 3616), and the FHIP regulations at 24 CFR Part 125. These materials govern who qualifies, what activities and costs are allowable, and what reporting and oversight requirements apply.
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