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10 We've put the pieces together to provide best in class service. www.northsight.com | info@northsight.com HUD HELPS FAIR HOUSING WITH MILLIONS IN GRANT MONEY Department of Housing and Urban Development announced last month that it is continuing its commitment to fighting discrimination in housing by making available grants totally $38 million through its Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP). e funding supports multiple fair-housing activities, including testing, outreach activities, public education, and building capacity. e FHIP is an effort by HUD to bring together fair-housing organizations and other nonprofits to assist people who believe they've fallen victim to discrimination. Organizations send out testers—who are both non-Hispanic whites and minorities—with the same financial qualifications to see if they are treated differently when looking for housing opportunities. is year's funds are available through three different initiatives, as follows: » Under the category of the Education and Outreach Initiatives (EOI), HUD has made available grants totaling $7.45 million for the education of the general public, as well as housing providers about individual rights and lender responsibilities as put forth under federal law. is grant money will also support local and state organizations in the enforcement of fair housing laws that mirror the Fair Housing Act. One million dollars will also be dedicated to a national media campaign. » e Fair Housing Organizations Initiative (FHOI), which strives to build up nonprofit organizations and increase their effectiveness, will have a total of $500,000 in grants to disseminate. HUD is particularly interested in organizations that focus on underserved populations, such as those in rural areas and immigrants. » Finally, the Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) grants will continue to offer a total of $30.35 million to organizations that handle claims of housing discrimination under the Fair Housing Act, including testing, intake, investigations, and litigation. Qualified organizations are encouraged to apply through grants.gov. EOI grants should search FR-6100-N-21-A; FHOI grants should search FR-6100-N-21B; and PEI grants should search FR-6100-N-21C. e deadline for HUD to receive applications is September 18. The gap between the homeownership rates for those with college degrees and those with a high school diploma. Source: August 2017 report by Apartment List STAT INSIGHT 15%