Fair Housing Initiative Program - Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) Technical Correction

This Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) NOFA makes available $7,600,000 million to develop, implement, carry out, and coordinate education and outreach programs designed to inform members of the public concerning their rights and obligations under the provisions of the Fair Housing Act. Under the EOI NOFA, activities eligible for funding include but are not limited to: developing educational advertising campaigns, developing and distributing material, and conducting educational activities (workshops, conferences, seminars etc.) that inform people of their rights and responsibilities under...

Eligible applicants may be Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHOs) and Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHOs), public or private 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; agencies of State or local governments; and agencies that participate in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). All applicants are required to complete Appendix B, EOI Eligibility Certification and submit as a part of the application. All EOI project periods are 12-18 months. HUD does not award grants to individuals. HUD will not evaluate applications from ineligible applicants. The following list details the EOI Components, the approximate available funding, and the eligible applicants and activities:National Media Campaign Component (EOI-NMC) Amount Available - $1,000,000 (we reserve the right to re-allocate funds to the other EOI funding component as appropriate.) Applicant Eligibility - QFHOs, other FHOs, and other nonprofit organizations representing groups of persons protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Applicants must have at least five years of experience as an advertising, media or public relations organization or must partner with an advertising and media services organization with at least five years of experience as an advertising, media, or public relations organizations. Project Period - 12-18 months Award Caps - Up to $250,000 Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Myron Newry Myron.P.Newry@hud.gov