Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative FY2025 and FY2026

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is forecasting funding opportunities under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program for the Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026, aimed at strengthening the capacity of organizations to carry out fair housing enforcement activities. The program seeks to support initiatives that uphold the rights guaranteed by the Fair Housing Act, with a focus on regions currently underserved by fair housing enforcement entities and areas with high concentrations of individuals protected under the Act. Funding will be allocated to organizations that can effectively expand their ability to detect, investigate, and address housing discrimination, ensuring broader access to equal housing opportunities. This opportunity is open to eligible entities that are prepared to implement sustained, impactful enforcement efforts in targeted areas. The solicitation is posted on Grants.gov with a point of contact provided for inquiries, including Katherine Vasilopoulos, who can be reached via email or phone. Though the solicitation number, NAICS code, and set-aside details are not yet specified, the program is designed to prioritize geographic areas where the need for fair housing enforcement is most acute. Organizations should prepare proposals that align with the goal of advancing compliance with the Fair Housing Act through improved outreach, education, investigations, and systemic advocacy.