Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 6000 N 21B
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- The HUD in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.417.
- 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 $325,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 Initiatives Program (FHIP) - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative (FHOI) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to strengthen enforcement of the federal Fair Housing Act. The purpose of the funding is to build and sustain fair housing enforcement capacity by helping organizations either establish themselves as fair housing enforcement entities or continue developing the staff, systems, and operational strength needed to identify and address housing discrimination. In practical terms, the program is aimed at increasing compliance with the Fair Housing Act by supporting organizations that can carry out fair housing enforcement work in their communities.
For FY 2016, HUD made $500,000 available under this specific FHOI Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), with the note that additional money could potentially be added later if HUD is able to recapture unused funds, apply carryover funds, or receive additional appropriations. Any added funds would still be governed by statutory limits and by the funding restrictions spelled out in the broader HUD General Section and within this NOFA itself. HUD also emphasizes that multi-year funding beyond FY 2016 is not guaranteed; it depends on future congressional appropriations and the availability of funds.
This opportunity is part of a broader FHIP structure that includes three separate initiatives: Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI), Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI), and Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI). For FY 2016, HUD separated these initiatives into distinct NOFAs, meaning applicants must submit their application under the correct NOFA tied to the initiative they are seeking funds for. If an applicant wants to pursue funding across multiple initiatives or multiple components, HUD requires separate applications for each relevant NOFA and each component, as long as the applicant meets the eligibility requirements for each. This particular NOFA is only for applicants seeking funding under the FHOI initiative.
Within FHOI for this year, HUD’s funding is concentrated in one component: the Continued Development General Component (CDGC). The NOFA indicates $500,000 is allocated to CDGC under FHOI. The CDGC is intended to support the continued existence and development of fair housing organizations by expanding their capacity to enforce the Fair Housing Act. While the NOFA references a chart in Section III.A. that lays out detailed eligibility requirements and component definitions, the overarching intent is capacity-building for fair housing enforcement organizations, including strengthening infrastructure, staffing, and operational readiness to conduct enforcement-related activities consistent with FHIP’s mission.
Key administrative and competitive details included in the opportunity listing are that HUD is the issuing agency, the funding instrument type is a grant, and the funding activity category is housing (CFDA 14.417). The opportunity number is FR 6000 N 21B. The application deadline for the FY 2016 round was June 23, 2016 (original and current closing date both listed as June 23, 2016). HUD anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $325,000, indicating that even though $500,000 is available in total, the maximum grant amount for any single award under this competition is capped at $325,000. Eligible applicants are broadly categorized as "Others," with the expectation that applicants consult the NOFA text (including the eligibility chart in Section III.A.1) for the specific organizational eligibility criteria tied to the CDGC and to FHOI generally.
Overall, this NOFA is best understood as a targeted, capacity-focused funding opportunity intended to sustain and strengthen fair housing enforcement organizations so they can more effectively investigate, address, and reduce illegal housing discrimination, while requiring careful attention to HUD’s NOFA structure (separate competitions for each FHIP initiative) and the component-specific eligibility and funding restrictions referenced in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Fair Housing Organizations Initiative (FHOI) under FHIP?
The Fair Housing Organizations Initiative (FHOI) is one of the initiatives under HUD's Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). It is a discretionary grant opportunity intended to strengthen enforcement of the federal Fair Housing Act by building and sustaining the capacity of organizations that perform fair housing enforcement work.
What is the main purpose of this FY 2016 FHOI funding opportunity?
The purpose is capacity-building for fair housing enforcement. HUD intends to help organizations establish themselves as fair housing enforcement entities or continue developing the staff, systems, and operational strength needed to identify and address housing discrimination, with the broader goal of increasing compliance with the Fair Housing Act.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Is this funding a grant or another type of federal assistance?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the CFDA number and activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is housing, and the CFDA number listed is 14.417.
What is the opportunity number for this NOFA?
The opportunity number is FR 6000 N 21B.
How much funding did HUD make available under this FHOI NOFA for FY 2016?
HUD made $500,000 available under this specific FY 2016 FHOI Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), with the note that additional funds could potentially be added later under certain conditions.
Can additional funds be added to the $500,000 amount?
Yes. HUD noted that additional money could potentially be added if HUD is able to recapture unused funds, apply carryover funds, or receive additional appropriations. Any added funds would still be subject to statutory limits and the funding restrictions in the HUD General Section and this NOFA.
Does this NOFA guarantee multi-year funding beyond FY 2016?
No. HUD emphasized that multi-year funding beyond FY 2016 is not guaranteed and depends on future congressional appropriations and the availability of funds.
How is FHIP structured, and does that affect how applicants apply?
FHIP includes three separate initiatives: the Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI), the Fair Housing Organizations Initiative (FHOI), and the Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI). For FY 2016, HUD separated these initiatives into distinct NOFAs, so applicants must apply under the correct NOFA for the initiative they are seeking funds for.
If an organization wants to apply to more than one FHIP initiative, can it submit one application?
No. HUD requires separate applications for each relevant NOFA and for each component, as long as the applicant meets the eligibility requirements for each. This particular NOFA is only for applicants seeking funding under the FHOI initiative.
Which FHOI component is funded under this FY 2016 NOFA?
HUD concentrated FHOI funding in one component for this year: the Continued Development General Component (CDGC).
How much of the FHOI funding is allocated to the Continued Development General Component (CDGC)?
The NOFA indicates that the full $500,000 available under FHOI for FY 2016 is allocated to the Continued Development General Component (CDGC).
What is the Continued Development General Component (CDGC) intended to support?
The CDGC is intended to support the continued existence and development of fair housing organizations by expanding their capacity to enforce the Fair Housing Act. The overall intent is to strengthen infrastructure, staffing, and operational readiness to conduct enforcement-related activities consistent with FHIP's mission.
How many awards did HUD anticipate making under this competition?
HUD anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for a single grant under this NOFA?
The award ceiling is $325,000, meaning the maximum grant amount for any single award under this competition is capped at $325,000.
If $500,000 is available, why is the award ceiling $325,000?
The NOFA lists $500,000 as the total amount available under this FHOI CDGC competition, while also stating that the maximum amount for any single award is capped at $325,000. This means no single award can exceed $325,000 even if the total funds available are higher.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Eligible applicants are broadly categorized as "Others." The opportunity listing indicates that applicants are expected to consult the NOFA text for the specific organizational eligibility criteria, including the eligibility chart referenced in Section III.A.1 that is tied to CDGC and to FHOI generally.
Where are the detailed eligibility requirements described?
The NOFA references a chart in Section III.A. that lays out detailed eligibility requirements and component definitions. The listing advises applicants to consult that NOFA text (including the chart in Section III.A.1) for specifics.
What is the application deadline for this FY 2016 funding round?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was June 23, 2016.
What is the overall goal of funding organizations through FHOI?
The goal is to increase compliance with the Fair Housing Act by supporting organizations that can carry out fair housing enforcement work in their communities, including the capacity to investigate, address, and reduce illegal housing discrimination.
Are there specific funding restrictions that applicants should be aware of?
Yes. HUD notes that funding is governed by statutory limits and by restrictions spelled out in the broader HUD General Section and in this NOFA itself. Applicants are expected to review those materials for the applicable restrictions.
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