Opportunity Information: Apply for FR 6000 N 21C
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- The HUD in the housing sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Private Enforcement Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.418.
- 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 24 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) Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR 6000 N 21C) is a discretionary HUD grant designed to strengthen compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act by supporting private, nonprofit fair housing enforcement work. For FY2016, HUD set aside a total of $7,897,458 under this specific Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for PEI activities. HUD also notes that additional money could be added later if the agency is able to recapture unused funds, apply carryover funds, or if additional appropriations become available, but any such increases would still be limited by statutory requirements and the funding restrictions spelled out in the FHIP General Section and this NOFA. Funding beyond FY2016 is not guaranteed and would depend on future congressional appropriations.
This NOFA is focused only on the Private Enforcement Initiative, even though FHIP as a whole also includes the Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI) and the Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI). HUD separated the FY2016 competition so that each initiative has its own standalone NOFA, meaning applicants have to apply under the correct notice for the specific initiative they want. If an organization wants to pursue funding across multiple FHIP initiatives or across different components, it must submit separate applications under each applicable NOFA/component and meet each set of eligibility rules.
PEI funding is aimed at private, nonprofit fair housing enforcement organizations that meet statutory requirements and are capable of investigating alleged housing discrimination and pursuing enforcement of fair housing rights. That enforcement can be based on the federal Fair Housing Act itself or on state or local fair housing laws, as long as those state/local laws provide rights and remedies that are substantially equivalent to the Fair Housing Act. In practical terms, the program is intended to help fund the on-the-ground work of identifying discriminatory housing practices, building cases, and taking action to enforce legal protections for people who experience housing discrimination.
HUD structured the PEI competition into two components for this cycle. The first is the Multi-Year Funding Component (PEI-MYFC). HUD describes a larger multi-year funding pool of $29,375,000, but because $22,452,542 had already been reserved for grantees funded in FY2014 and FY2015, the amount available for new FY2016 multi-year awards under this NOFA was $6,922,458. The second is the Lending Component (PEI-L), which makes $975,000 available and is intended to support enforcement work tied to lending-related discrimination issues. Applicants may apply for one or more components as long as they meet the specific eligibility criteria for each and follow the funding restrictions in the NOFA.
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under CFDA number 14.418. It is offered as a grant, with an award ceiling of $325,000 and an estimated 24 awards expected. The application closing date for this competition was June 23, 2016 (original and current closing date are the same), and the notice was posted April 26, 2016. Eligibility is described generally as “Others,” with the detailed eligibility requirements provided in the NOFA text (specifically referenced as a chart in Section III.A.), but the core target applicant is a qualifying private, nonprofit fair housing enforcement organization prepared to carry out investigations and enforcement activities consistent with PEI requirements.
Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) - Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) (FR 6000 N 21C) FAQs
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR 6000 N 21C). It is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) intended to strengthen compliance with the federal Fair Housing Act by supporting private, nonprofit fair housing enforcement work.
2) Who administers the program?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
3) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 14.418.
4) What is the purpose of the Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI)?
PEI funding is aimed at supporting private, nonprofit fair housing enforcement organizations that can investigate alleged housing discrimination and pursue enforcement of fair housing rights. The practical goal is to fund on-the-ground enforcement work such as identifying discriminatory housing practices, building cases, and taking action to enforce legal protections for people who experience housing discrimination.
5) What types of laws can PEI enforcement work be based on?
Enforcement supported under PEI can be based on the federal Fair Housing Act or on state or local fair housing laws, as long as the state/local laws provide rights and remedies that are substantially equivalent to the Fair Housing Act.
6) Is this NOFA for all FHIP initiatives?
No. This NOFA is focused only on the Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI). HUD notes that FHIP also includes the Fair Housing Organization Initiative (FHOI) and the Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI), but for FY2016 HUD separated the competition so each initiative has its own standalone NOFA.
7) If an organization wants funding under multiple FHIP initiatives, can it submit one application?
No. If an organization wants to pursue funding across multiple FHIP initiatives or across different components, it must submit separate applications under each applicable NOFA/component and meet each set of eligibility rules.
8) How is the FY2016 PEI competition structured?
HUD structured the PEI competition into two components for this cycle: (1) the Multi-Year Funding Component (PEI-MYFC) and (2) the Lending Component (PEI-L).
9) What is the Multi-Year Funding Component (PEI-MYFC)?
The PEI Multi-Year Funding Component (PEI-MYFC) is the multi-year portion of the PEI competition. HUD described a larger multi-year funding pool of $29,375,000, but because $22,452,542 had already been reserved for grantees funded in FY2014 and FY2015, the amount available for new FY2016 multi-year awards under this NOFA was $6,922,458.
10) What is the Lending Component (PEI-L)?
The PEI Lending Component (PEI-L) makes $975,000 available and is intended to support enforcement work tied to lending-related discrimination issues.
11) Can an applicant apply to more than one component?
Yes. Applicants may apply for one or more components as long as they meet the specific eligibility criteria for each and follow the funding restrictions described in the NOFA.
12) How much funding was set aside under this NOFA for PEI activities in FY2016?
For FY2016, HUD set aside a total of $7,897,458 under this specific Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for PEI activities.
13) Could the total amount of available funding increase after the NOFA is posted?
HUD notes that additional money could be added later if the agency is able to recapture unused funds, apply carryover funds, or if additional appropriations become available. Any increase would still be limited by statutory requirements and the funding restrictions in the FHIP General Section and this NOFA.
14) Is funding beyond FY2016 guaranteed?
No. HUD states that funding beyond FY2016 is not guaranteed and would depend on future congressional appropriations.
15) What is the award type for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered as a grant.
16) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $325,000.
17) How many awards were expected?
HUD estimated approximately 24 awards for this competition.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described generally as "Others," with detailed eligibility requirements provided in the NOFA text (referenced as a chart in Section III.A.). Based on the program description, the core target applicant is a qualifying private, nonprofit fair housing enforcement organization that meets statutory requirements and is prepared to carry out investigations and enforcement activities consistent with PEI requirements.
19) What is the application closing date?
The application closing date for this competition was June 23, 2016 (the original and current closing date are the same).
20) When was this notice posted?
The notice was posted on April 26, 2016.
21) Are there funding restrictions that applicants must follow?
Yes. HUD indicates that any funding (including any potential later increases) remains subject to statutory requirements and the funding restrictions described in the FHIP General Section and in this NOFA. Applicants also must follow the specific funding restrictions applicable to the component(s) they apply under.
22) Where in the NOFA are the detailed eligibility requirements located?
The detailed eligibility requirements are provided in the NOFA text and are specifically referenced as a chart in Section III.A.
23) What is this program trying to support in practical, on-the-ground terms?
In practical terms, PEI is intended to help fund the work of identifying discriminatory housing practices, investigating alleged discrimination, building enforcement cases, and taking action to enforce fair housing rights under the Fair Housing Act or substantially equivalent state/local laws.
24) Does this NOFA allow applicants to seek funding under the other FHIP initiatives (FHOI or EOI)?
No. HUD separated the FY2016 competition so that each FHIP initiative has its own standalone NOFA. Applicants must apply under the correct notice for the specific initiative they want.
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