Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Administrative Enforcement Initiative

About this funding opportunity

Recipients must use AEI funds to "develop, implement, carry out, or coordinate programs or activities designed to obtain enforcement of the rights granted by [the Act] or by State or local laws that provide rights and remedies for alleged discriminatory housing practices that are substantially equivalent to the rights and remedies provided in [the Act]..." 42 USC § 3616a(a); 24 CFR § 125.201.

Topic areas: Public Policy and Governance, Housing and Community Development.

Funding amount

This grant provides $2M-$10M in funding, up to $10M per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 06, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Other
• Public Authorities

Eligibility

Eligible Entities. In accordance with 42 U.S.C. 3616a(a), to receive an award under this NOFO you must be a State or local government or their agency that participates in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP). 24 CFR § 115. FHAP agencies cannot be currently under suspension or a performance improvement plan under 24 CFR § 115.210(a) or (b). Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Agency

Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Administrative Enforcement Initiative is administered by Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), listed via Grants.gov.