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Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative - Test Coordinator Training

ID: FR-6900-N-71-A • Type: Posted
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Description

The Test Coordinator Training component (EOI-TCT) is designed to provide a centralized, coordinated effort for the development and implementation of a test coordinator training program for fair housing testing coordinators working for organizations participating in HUD"s FHIP Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) and Fair Housing Organizations Initiative (FHOI) to conduct investigations of violations of the Fair Housing Act and equivalent State of local laws. Training activities must address a variety of testing approaches and structures as well as provide coordinators with the most effective methodologies, technology, and techniques appropriate for productive testing approaches for each testing situation.Under a cooperative agreement, HUD will exercise the right to approve, and have substantial involvement in, all proposed deliverables, as well as the Work Plan or Statement of Work (SOW). For grants and cooperative agreements, HUD will conduct monitoring reviews, request quarterly reports, and approve all proposed deliverables as documented in the applicant"s Work Plan or SOW. Most EOI funds are awarded under grant agreements. However, national funds are awarded under cooperative agreements and remain in Headquarters since the awards have a nationwide impact and therefore require more complex and frequent oversight as well as Departmental approval of deliverables.
Background
The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity office. The program aims to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices and educate the public about their rights under fair housing laws.

The Test Coordinator Training component (EOI-TCT) specifically focuses on developing a training program for fair housing testing coordinators involved in investigations of violations of the Fair Housing Act and equivalent state or local laws.

Grant Details
The EOI-TCT program provides competitive awards to eligible non-profit organizations and fair housing entities to support training for test coordinators. The training must cover various testing methodologies, technologies, and techniques suitable for different testing scenarios, including real estate sales, mortgage lending, and homeowners' insurance.

Training activities should include both basic and advanced modules, with a focus on effective testing approaches such as matched pair tests and systemic enforcement testing. Additionally, technical assistance must be provided post-training throughout the grant period. HUD will have substantial involvement in approving deliverables and monitoring progress through quarterly reports.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHOs), Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHOs), public or private non-profit organizations representing protected classes under fair housing laws, state or local government agencies certified by HUD, and agencies participating in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP).

Faith-based organizations can apply on equal footing with other entities. Individuals are not eligible to apply.

Period of Performance
The performance period for this grant is expected to last between 12 to 18 months, starting from November 1, 2025, to November 1, 2026.

Grant Value
Approximately $500,000 is available for this grant opportunity, with a minimum award amount of $200,000 and a maximum award amount of $500,000. HUD anticipates making approximately one award from the available funds.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed nationwide as the funding has a nationwide impact.
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Overview

Agency
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Category of Funding
Housing
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
14.416 - Education and Outreach Initiatives
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 7/29/25 the Department of Housing and Urban Development posted grant opportunity FR-6900-N-71-A for Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Education and Outreach Initiative - Test Coordinator Training with funding of $500,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 14.416 Education and Outreach Initiatives. It is expected that one grant will be made worth between $200,000 and $500,000.

Timing

Posted Date
July 29, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Aug. 21, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Last Updated
July 29, 2025, 10:36 a.m. EDT
Version
1

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
Eligible applicants: Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHOs);Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHOs);public or private not-for-profit organizations or institutions representing groups of persons protected under the Fair Housing Act or equivalent State or local laws;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 certified by the Secretary under section 810(f) of the Fair Housing Act; andagencies that participate in the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP).All applicants must complete Appendix B, EOI Eligibility Certification and submit it as a part of their application. An applicant's failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline will disqualify it.An applicant that is selected for and receives an award under this Education and Outreach (EOI) Test Coordinator Training (TCT) Funding Opportunity is not eligible to receive an award under the FY2024 EOI-National Media Campaign (NMC) component. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$500,000
Floor
$200,000
Estimated Program Funding
$500,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1

Contacts

Contact
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Contact Email
katherine.vasilopoulos@hud.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
(202) 402-2440
Additional Information Site
https://www.hud.gov/stat/fheo/initiatives-program

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