HUD Offers Grants to Fight Housing Discrimination
HUD Offers Grants to Fight Housing Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding more than $28 million in grants to organizations in 33 states to help investigate allegations of housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunities.
“Last year, HUD filed more Fair Housing Act charges than any year since 2002,” John Trasvina, HUD assistant secretary for Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity, said in a statement. “The Fair Housing Initiatives Program grantees play a vital role to enhance our civil rights law enforcement efforts.”
The grants will be available to use for investigating alleged housing discrimination and enforce the Fair Housing Act, as well as to educate the public and housing providers about their rights and obligations under fair housing laws.
Eighty-four housing organizations and non-profit agencies will receive funds. To view the list of agencies, visit www.hud.gov.
Source: “HUD Awards $28 Million in Grants to Combat Housing Discrimination,” HUD (Oct. 6, 2011)
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