Opportunity Information: Apply for OFH 2600 DC 021A
The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) - Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) is a competitive funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that supports organizations working to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices. FHIP was created by Congress in 1988 to fund public-facing and stakeholder-focused efforts that help people understand and comply with fair housing laws. Under the EOI specifically, the central goal is education: building and running outreach programs that inform the public, housing providers, and related stakeholders about their rights and responsibilities under federal fair housing protections (including the Fair Housing Act).
This opportunity is organized into two main components with different scopes and levels of HUD involvement. The National Media Campaign component (EOI-NMC) focuses on a centralized, coordinated national effort to develop and distribute fair housing media products. A specific emphasis within this component is boosting participation in the annual National Fair Housing Month. Awards under EOI-NMC are made as cooperative agreements, meaning HUD is not just a funder but an active partner: HUD will have substantial involvement, including the right to approve proposed deliverables and to review and approve the Work Plan or Statement of Work (SOW). Because the campaign is national in reach, it is managed by HUD Headquarters and generally involves more frequent oversight and more detailed coordination than a typical grant.
The General Component (EOI-GC) is geared toward regional, local, and community-based education and outreach projects. These awards are meant to support practical programs and events that help prevent or reduce discriminatory housing practices through on-the-ground engagement, training, and community outreach. While many of these awards are standard grant agreements, HUD still maintains strong oversight expectations. Recipients should expect monitoring reviews, quarterly reporting, and HUD approval of deliverables as laid out in the applicant's Work Plan or SOW. In other words, even when the award is a grant rather than a cooperative agreement, deliverables and performance reporting are a major part of the structure.
Eligibility depends on the component. For the National Media Campaign (EOI-NMC), eligible applicants include Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHEOs), Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHEOs), and other nonprofit organizations that represent groups protected by the Fair Housing Act (examples can include public interest litigation firms, religious liberty groups, and trade associations). A key requirement for selection under EOI-NMC is demonstrated media capability: the applicant must have at least 5 years of experience as an advertising, media, or public relations organization, along with a strong understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design, and design thinking. Alternatively, an applicant can meet this requirement through a partnership with an organization that has that 5-year advertising/media/PR track record and the same educational design expertise. Applicants document this requirement through a certification included in the application materials (referenced as Appendix B).
For the General Component (EOI-GC), eligibility is broader. In addition to QFHEOs, FHEOs, and other protected-class representative nonprofits, eligible applicants can include state or local government agencies that participate in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), other state or local government agencies, and other public or private entities that are developing or carrying out programs intended to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices (again potentially including entities like public interest litigation firms, religious liberty groups, and trade associations). Across the entire announcement, individuals are not eligible to apply. Foreign entities and sole proprietorships are also explicitly ineligible. If an application is submitted as a consortium or with co-applicants, the lead organization must independently meet all eligibility requirements; otherwise, the entire application is considered ineligible.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is a discretionary HUD program using the grant instrument type overall, categorized under education, with CFDA number 14.416. The funding opportunity number is OFH 2600 DC 021A, and the application closing date is listed as 2026-11-02. HUD anticipates making about 34 awards, and the maximum award amount (ceiling) is $2,500,000. The structure of the program signals that HUD is looking for well-planned, deliverable-driven projects with clear work plans, measurable outputs, and an ability to operate under active federal oversight, especially for national-scope media work under the cooperative agreement model.Apply for OFH 2600 DC 021A
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.416.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-07-02.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-11-02. (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 $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 34 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) - Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) FAQs
What is the FHIP - Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI)?
The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) - Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) is a competitive funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that supports organizations working to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices. The EOI focuses on building and running education and outreach programs that help the public and housing stakeholders understand rights and responsibilities under federal fair housing protections, including the Fair Housing Act.
What is the main goal of the EOI under FHIP?
The central goal is education: developing and delivering outreach programs that inform the public, housing providers, and related stakeholders about fair housing rights and responsibilities, with the aim of preventing or reducing discriminatory housing practices.
When was FHIP created, and what is its general purpose?
FHIP was created by Congress in 1988 to fund public-facing and stakeholder-focused efforts that help people understand and comply with fair housing laws.
How is the EOI organized?
The EOI is organized into two main components: (1) the National Media Campaign component (EOI-NMC) and (2) the General Component (EOI-GC). Each component has a different scope and different expectations for HUD involvement.
What is the National Media Campaign component (EOI-NMC)?
EOI-NMC supports a centralized, coordinated national effort to develop and distribute fair housing media products. A specific emphasis is boosting participation in the annual National Fair Housing Month.
What type of award is used for EOI-NMC?
Awards under EOI-NMC are made as cooperative agreements. This means HUD is an active partner, not only a funder, and will have substantial involvement in the work.
What does HUD involvement look like under an EOI-NMC cooperative agreement?
HUD will have the right to approve proposed deliverables and to review and approve the Work Plan or Statement of Work (SOW). Because the campaign is national in reach and managed by HUD Headquarters, applicants should expect more frequent oversight and more detailed coordination than is typical for many grant awards.
What is the General Component (EOI-GC)?
EOI-GC supports regional, local, and community-based education and outreach projects. These awards fund practical programs and events intended to help prevent or reduce discriminatory housing practices through training, community outreach, and on-the-ground engagement.
Are EOI-GC awards cooperative agreements or grants?
Many EOI-GC awards are standard grant agreements. However, even when the instrument is a grant, HUD oversight expectations remain strong.
What reporting and monitoring should EOI-GC recipients expect?
Recipients should expect monitoring reviews, quarterly reporting, and HUD approval of deliverables as specified in the applicant's Work Plan or SOW.
Who is eligible to apply for EOI-NMC?
Eligible applicants for EOI-NMC include Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHEOs), Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHEOs), and other nonprofit organizations that represent groups protected by the Fair Housing Act (examples mentioned include public interest litigation firms, religious liberty groups, and trade associations).
Is there a special qualification requirement for EOI-NMC applicants?
Yes. A key selection requirement is demonstrated media capability. The applicant must have at least 5 years of experience as an advertising, media, or public relations organization and also demonstrate a strong understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design, and design thinking.
Can an EOI-NMC applicant meet the media experience requirement through a partner?
Yes. The requirement can be met through a partnership with an organization that has the required 5-year advertising/media/PR track record and the same educational design expertise.
How do applicants document the EOI-NMC media capability requirement?
Applicants document the requirement through a certification included in the application materials, referenced as Appendix B.
Who is eligible to apply for EOI-GC?
Eligibility for EOI-GC is broader. Eligible applicants include QFHEOs, FHEOs, and other nonprofits representing protected classes, as well as state or local government agencies that participate in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), other state or local government agencies, and other public or private entities developing or carrying out programs intended to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices (including entities such as public interest litigation firms, religious liberty groups, and trade associations).
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are not eligible to apply under this announcement.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are explicitly ineligible.
Are sole proprietorships eligible to apply?
No. Sole proprietorships are explicitly ineligible.
If applying as a consortium or with co-applicants, what eligibility rule applies?
If an application is submitted as a consortium or with co-applicants, the lead organization must independently meet all eligibility requirements. If the lead does not meet eligibility requirements, the entire application is considered ineligible.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The funding opportunity number is OFH 2600 DC 021A.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 14.416.
What type of program is this from HUD?
This is a discretionary HUD program using the grant instrument type overall, categorized under education.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date listed for this opportunity is 2026-11-02.
How many awards does HUD expect to make?
HUD anticipates making about 34 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) is $2,500,000.
What should applicants expect in terms of deliverables and work planning?
The program is structured around well-planned, deliverable-driven projects. Applicants should be prepared to submit clear Work Plans or Statements of Work (SOW), produce measurable outputs, and operate under active federal oversight, particularly for national-scope work under the cooperative agreement model.
Which component involves HUD Headquarters management and closer coordination?
The National Media Campaign component (EOI-NMC) is managed by HUD Headquarters and generally involves more frequent oversight and detailed coordination than typical grants because it is national in reach and structured as a cooperative agreement.
Does HUD approve deliverables under both components?
Yes. Under EOI-NMC, HUD explicitly approves proposed deliverables and reviews/approves the Work Plan or SOW as part of its substantial involvement. Under EOI-GC, HUD approval of deliverables is also expected as laid out in the applicant's Work Plan or SOW, alongside quarterly reporting and monitoring reviews.
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