Opportunity Information: Apply for OFH 2600 DC 021D
The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) Administrative Enforcement Initiative (AEI) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) focused on strengthening government-led enforcement of fair housing rights. The central purpose of the AEI funding is to support programs and activities that develop, implement, carry out, or coordinate administrative enforcement of the Fair Housing Act and comparable state or local fair housing laws. In practice, this means the grant is aimed at helping eligible public agencies improve how they investigate, process, and resolve complaints of housing discrimination, and how they enforce legal rights and remedies that are substantially equivalent to those provided under the federal Fair Housing Act, as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 3616a(a) and implemented through HUD regulations at 24 CFR 125.201.
Eligibility is tightly defined. Applicants must be a state or local government (or a governmental agency) that participates in HUD's Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), referenced at 24 CFR 115. In addition, FHAP agencies that are currently under suspension or operating under a performance improvement plan under 24 CFR 115.210(a) or (b) are not eligible to receive an award under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The opportunity is not open to individuals, foreign entities, or sole proprietorships, and those entity types cannot compete for or receive awards.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a grant (not a loan or cooperative agreement) and falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category. The Assistance Listing/CFDA number associated with the program is 14.417. The funding opportunity title is "Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Administrative Enforcement Initiative," with Funding Opportunity Number OFH 2600 DC 021D. HUD expects to make approximately three awards, with an award ceiling of up to $10,000,000. The opportunity was created on July 2, 2026, and the original application closing date is August 6, 2026.
Overall, the AEI is designed to boost the capacity and effectiveness of FHAP-participating state and local agencies in enforcing fair housing protections through administrative processes, ensuring that residents have meaningful avenues for addressing discriminatory housing practices and that enforcement systems are adequately developed and coordinated to deliver remedies consistent with federal standards.Apply for OFH 2600 DC 021D
- The Department of Housing and Urban Development in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Administrative Enforcement Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 14.417.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-07-02.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-06. (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 $10,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) Administrative Enforcement Initiative (AEI)?
The Administrative Enforcement Initiative (AEI) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). It focuses on strengthening government-led administrative enforcement of fair housing rights.
What is the main purpose of AEI funding?
The central purpose of AEI funding is to support programs and activities that develop, implement, carry out, or coordinate administrative enforcement of the federal Fair Housing Act and comparable state or local fair housing laws.
What kinds of activities does AEI funding support in practice?
Based on the opportunity description, AEI is aimed at helping eligible public agencies improve how they investigate, process, and resolve complaints of housing discrimination, and how they enforce legal rights and remedies that are substantially equivalent to those provided under the federal Fair Housing Act.
What laws and regulations are referenced for AEI authority and implementation?
The opportunity references authorization by 42 U.S.C. 3616a(a) and implementation through HUD regulations at 24 CFR 125.201.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited to a state or local government (or a governmental agency) that participates in HUD's Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), referenced at 24 CFR 115.
Are all FHAP agencies eligible?
No. FHAP agencies that are currently under suspension or operating under a performance improvement plan under 24 CFR 115.210(a) or (b) are not eligible to receive an award under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Can individuals apply for the AEI grant?
No. The opportunity is not open to individuals, and individuals cannot compete for or receive awards.
Can foreign entities apply for the AEI grant?
No. The opportunity is not open to foreign entities, and foreign entities cannot compete for or receive awards.
Can a sole proprietorship apply for the AEI grant?
No. The opportunity is not open to sole proprietorships, and sole proprietorships cannot compete for or receive awards.
Is this funding a grant, loan, or cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is a grant. It is not a loan and not a cooperative agreement.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category listed for this opportunity is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The Assistance Listing/CFDA number associated with this program is 14.417.
What is the official funding opportunity title?
The funding opportunity title is "Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Administrative Enforcement Initiative."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OFH 2600 DC 021D.
How many awards does HUD expect to make?
HUD expects to make approximately three awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $10,000,000.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 2, 2026.
What is the application closing date?
The original application closing date is August 6, 2026.
What is the overall goal of the AEI program?
The AEI is designed to boost the capacity and effectiveness of FHAP-participating state and local agencies in enforcing fair housing protections through administrative processes. The goal is to ensure residents have meaningful avenues for addressing discriminatory housing practices and that enforcement systems are adequately developed and coordinated to deliver remedies consistent with federal standards.
Does AEI focus on government-led enforcement or private enforcement?
This opportunity is focused on strengthening government-led enforcement of fair housing rights through administrative enforcement mechanisms.
Does this opportunity relate to enforcement of only the federal Fair Housing Act?
AEI supports administrative enforcement of the federal Fair Housing Act and also comparable state or local fair housing laws, as long as the rights and remedies are substantially equivalent to those provided under the federal Fair Housing Act.
Which HUD program must an applicant participate in to be eligible?
An applicant must participate in HUD's Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP), referenced at 24 CFR 115, to be eligible.
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